Austin Reaves was the star player for Team USA that competed in the FIBA World Cup earlier this summer. The Lakers guard is one of the most consistent players on the team, but he knows his chances of making the 2024 Paris Olympic team are good. slimmer.
Following Team USA’s disappointing fourth-place finish at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, many NBA stars have expressed their desire to make the 2024 Olympic team. The list includes Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James, as well as Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant and several other stars. With all of these players competing on the same team, Reeves knew he wouldn’t have the same chance in Paris.
when asked Playing in Paris, Reeves said: “Obviously, if I get the chance, it would be great. I know the quality of the players who want to go to the Olympics. If I get a call to play, I will be the first to say yes. . I’m not very realistic with myself sometimes,” via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
Austin Reeves, who failed to win a medal at the World Cup this summer, ranks second on Team USA’s scoring list, third in steals and fifth in assists. He would jump at the chance to compete in Paris 2024 but says he’s “realistic” about his chances if they go to Avengers pic.twitter.com/KXw0pkrT11
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) October 13, 2023
Team USA will select 12 players to compete in next year’s Paris Olympics. More than a dozen NBA players have expressed interest in joining the team, so it’s going to be a competitive field.
At the FIBA World Cup, Austin Reeves averaged 21.8 minutes and 13.8 points in 8 games. Team USA ultimately lost to Germany in the cup semifinals, but it was still a great experience for Reeves as he enters his third full season with the Lakers.