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Nov 6, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) pleads his case after a foul call in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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The Los Angeles Lakers could face something similar from their 24-year-old young starlet to what the now-Chicago Bulls star Alex Caruso did to with them prior to the 2021-22 season. Caruso demanded a bizarre amount of money from the Lakers once he became a free agent. And now, 24-year-old Austin Reaves is reportedly ready to follow that path. Meanwhile, the news went viral on the internet and caught the attention of the NBA world and LeBron James’ fans, who had plenty to say online.
According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Lakers guard could be looking for a contract that pays him around $10 million or more per season. Buha delved deeper into this matter and added, “From what I’ve heard on that, it’s going to be more than Caruso money, that’s for sure. It going to be double digits.”?
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The Athletic reporter cited the name of Alex Caruso as the Chicago Bulls guard also demanded an enormous amount of money from the Lakers front office. But the Lakers didn’t feel like his demands were justifiable. Therefore, following that incident, the ex-NBA champion signed a four-year contract worth $36 million with the Bulls.
LeBron James’ fans reflect on Reaves’ bizarre demands
Meanwhile, Reaves’ probable sky-high demands garnered a lot of comments from the fans. They took to Twitter and expressed their thoughts. Most of the fans were a bit surprised and couldn’t believe his demands, comparing it with what Reaves has achieved so far in his NBA career.
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Most fans seemed rather dissatisfied with Reaves’ demands for a new bumper contract.
Here are some reactions from NBA Twitter:
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He plays no defense and has no offense
— Kawhi Fan (@KawhiNewEra_) December 28, 2022
trade reeves now. only good option for lakers
— NBA Expert. (@WhatSeperatesU) December 28, 2022
This feels a lot like bs lol, I like Austin game but no one is talking about him the way ppl talked about Caruso
— Joey Gatsby (@JayClarkElliott) December 29, 2022
This dude barely deserves a 10 day contract
— Adam Schefter (@PaoloGOATchero) December 28, 2022
That is ridiculous, he is decent player but come on man. He is not worth more than maybe 6 million a year. Maybe 8 but nothing more than that. He is not a starter except on the Lakers because they are trying to lose it seems. I do like him but he is not all that.
— jason wehmhoefer (@phishphan1331) December 29, 2022
Why!? What has he done? At least Caruso has a championship
— Shucobby (@shucobby1906) December 29, 2022
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lol good luck somewhere else reaves
— CJ (@Nukejukeem) December 29, 2022
While Alex?Caruso was arguably a better defensive player than the current young star, the Lakers guard is quite effective on the offensive end of the court. Notably, Reaves is arguably one of the most efficient shooters on the roster. He is currently averaging around 11.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists so far this season.
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What are your thoughts on Austin Reaves’ demands? Do you think the Los Angeles Lakers will give him a new contract? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
