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<\/p>\nAustin Reaves said he was “blessed” to be a finalist for Team USA’s roster for the 2024 Olympics.<\/p>\n
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Austin Reaves joined his Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis as a finalist for Team USA’s men’s basketball roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics.<\/p>\n
The 41-player pool of finalists was unveiled on Tuesday afternoon. Reaves said he was \u201csuper excited\u201d and \u201cblessed\u201d to be in the mix at Lakers shootaround.<\/p>\n
Reaves’ inclusion isn’t all that surprising, considering his impressive debut performance for Team USA in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Reaves emerged as a critical rotation player on the star-laden roster, averaging 13.8 points on 57% shooting and 50% from 3 in 21.7 minutes off the bench.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, Reaves described the FIBA run as \u201cone of the best experiences of my life,\u201d despite the team’s disappointing fourth-place finish \u2014 which prompted LeBron, 39 to throw his hat in the ring for the 2024 Olympic Games. At Lakers’ media day in October, LeBron reaffirmed his interest.<\/p>\n
\u201cI do have an interest, so we\u2019ll see what happens. But as far as the physical toll, I don\u2019t know. I\u2019ll see how I feel at the end of the season. \u2026 But from the players that we have here I can think of off the top of my head that could fill that roster up, I don\u2019t think it would be too much of a physical toll. I wouldn\u2019t have to do much. I mean, rebound a little bit, pass a little bit, defend, block some shots.\u201d<\/p>\n
Davis said he had \u201cno idea\u201d whether he’ll play in Paris.<\/p>\n
Reaves is having a slightly underwhelming 2023-24 campaign for the rickety Lakers, averaging 15.o points, 4.2 rebounds 5.1 assists on .490\/.349\/.591 in 30.1 minutes.<\/p>\n
The Team USA finalist pool is predictably stacked with guards, including Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, De’Aaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young, and Austin’s predecessor as Lakers Fan Favorite, Alex Caruso.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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