LeBron James became GOAT after leading struggling Lakers to NBA title, claims Austin Reaves

Lakers' star Austin Reaves stated that LeBron became his GOAT after guiding the Lakers to a championship in 2020.

LeBron James became GOAT after leading struggling Lakers to NBA title, claims Austin Reaves

Lebron James and Austin Reaves (via Newsweek)

LeBron James reinvigorated the Lakers with a triumph that had eluded them since Kobe Bryant’s 2010 championship victory. His achievement of securing the Lakers’ 17th championship in 2020 left an indelible impression on numerous players, including breakout star Austin Reaves, who viewed him as the GOAT.

In a recent Sports Illustrated interview, Austin Reaves expressed his belief that LeBron merits a statue for his transformative impact on the Lakers. Reaves acknowledged that Lebron arrived during a time of the Lakers’ struggles and, within just two years, elevated the franchise to the point of hanging a championship banner.

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According to Reaves, LeBron stands as the greatest player in basketball history and thus warrants a statue. He said, “He came to LA at a time where wasn’t having much success, and 2-3 years put a banner in the rafters, so why not? In my opinion, he’s the greatest player to ever play the game.”

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Although Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has confirmed that LeBron’s jersey will be retired and will find its place in the rafters once he enters the Hall of Fame, the prospect of him receiving a statue alongside Lakers legends such as Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, and Shaquille O’Neal remains intriguing.

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LeBron James shows love to Austin Reaves after Team USA exhibition game

Lebron James hypes up Austin Reaves after his performance at FIBA World Cup
Austin Reaves (L), Lebron James (R)

LeBron James earns recognition for his role as a supportive teammate who assists young players in their development. Among these teammates is Austin Reaves, who recently experienced a breakout season and now represents Team USA in the FIBA World Cup. Lebron continuously expresses admiration for AR, as evidenced by a tweet following a modest 9-point performance: “A-R you so COLD man!!!???.”

In response to LeBron’s tweet, Reaves shared during a post-game interview that he has gained valuable insights from LeBron and appreciates his validation of his skills. Reflecting on the past two exceptional years, Reaves expressed his desire to secure a championship alongside LeBron this season.”Yeah, that’s my guy,” Reaves said.

“You know, I’ve learned a lot from him over the past two years and it feels good when he kind of validates that you can actually play. So, it’s been a special two years and hopefully, we can go win a championship this year.”He further added.

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