Austin Reeves hopes the Lakers will continue to be highly competitive in the future.

Austin Reeves, 28, recently signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. In an interview, Reeves said he hopes to achieve success with the team and continue to be highly competitive in the future.

In the 2025/26 NBA regular season, Austin Reeves played 51 games for the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 23.3 points per game with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and a three-point field goal percentage of 36.0%.

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reeves said, "I've talked a lot with Rob Pelinka, and I also have a very good relationship with Luka Doncic and JJ Redick. We are working together to build a team that can not only win, but also remain competitive in the long run."

“I saw someone say the other day that I’m the oldest player on the team, and I’m only 28 years old. It really struck me as incredible. Our goal is not only to achieve success now, but also to remain competitive in the future.”

When asked if he had treated himself after re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reeves said, "I haven't bought myself anything yet. My financial advisor told me the other day that I should spend more money, but I've never been very good at spending money."

"I prefer buying gifts for others to buying things for myself, so I have already bought some gifts for others."

In addition, NBA star LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers after eight years with the team, thus Redick's team officially entered an era without LeBron James.

When discussing LeBron James' departure, Austin Reeves said, "Honestly, I don't think I've fully processed this yet. Starting the new season without LeBron James will definitely be very different for me."

“I’ve spent almost my entire career with him. He was always joking around and acting like a 15-year-old.”

Austin Reeves added, "However, this is LeBron James' own decision. As I've always said, I have nothing but love and respect for him, and I hope we can play golf together again soon."

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