The Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA's inaugural midseason tournament, and James and Bushy led the team to seven straight wins, defeating seven teams including the Suns, Pelicans and Pacers to lift the trophy and each team will receive $500,000 in prize money. Brother Thick Mei contributed 41 points + 20 rebounds + 5 assists + 4 blocks in the finals. Reeves, who fought alongside him, continued to play despite suffering from the flu and did well. As a bench player, he shot 75% from the field in the midseason tournament, scored 28 points + 2 rebounds + 3 assists, and performed perfectly without turnovers. In addition, Reaves has also been consistent in other games, such as 22 points + 6 rebounds + 2 assists against the Suns, and 18 points + 5 rebounds + 7 assists + 2 steals against the Pelicans.
Throughout the mid-season tournament, he showed an exceptional level and never failed to live up to the team's expectations. According to **, he averaged 17. per game in the mid-season tournament6 points +47 rebounds +50 assists and 51 shooting percentage9% and 44 percent from three-point range8% and 87 percent of his free throw shooting9%。In the playoffs last season, Reaves averaged 21 points + 5 rebounds + 6 assists per game, playing like an All-Star guard. He's always played well in key games and playoff games, showing what he's capable of as the ultimate big-hearted player, and the Lakers need that level of player. Reeves had already shown great performances last season. He started the season with Russell, but he didn't do it well. In order to help the team win, Reeves offered to be a substitute and proved himself with a better performance.
As a bench player, he has not lost his playing time and has significantly improved his scoring and efficiency, while also improving the scoring ability of the Lakers' bench through passing and playmaking. The Lakers' record has gradually climbed, from 10th place in the West to 5th place in the West. They have the same record as the Nuggets, but the Nuggets are fourth and the Lakers are fifth. The Lakers completed a contract extension with Reaves in the offseason, signing a $56 million four-year contract, which is considered a great deal for money. As a big fan of the Lakers, Reaves has always wanted to stay with the team and is happy to play with James and Davis. He also posted a ** in the offseason expressing his deep affection for the Lakers. Since joining the Lakers, he has deeply enjoyed his career with this team. Recently, the Lakers have been playing well, and the team's form has gradually improved, and the defense ranks second in the league.
As a result, they are expected to compete for the championship this season.