Austin Reaves

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1. When was Austin Reaves born?May 29, 1998
2. What is the college basketball affiliations?Wichita State Shockers and Oklahoma Sooners
3. What is the NBA team affiliation?Los Angeles Lakers
4. Who is Austin Reaves?Austin Reaves is a basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is known for his scoring, playmaking, and strong defense.
5. How did Austin Reaves join the Lakers?He was not selected in the NBA draft. Instead, he signed with the Lakers as an undrafted free agent after impressing them in tryouts.

Undrafted Free Agent: An athlete not selected during the NBA draft who is then eligible to sign with any team.
College Basketball: Competitive basketball played by student-athletes representing universities and colleges.
NBA Draft: The annual event where NBA teams select eligible players from college and international leagues.
Basketball IQ: A player's understanding of the game, including strategy, positioning, and decision-making.