Breaking News: Germany Adds Austin Reaves to World Cup Roster
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is quickly becoming a hot commodity in both the United States and Europe, thanks to his recent standout performances on the court. And it appears that his skills have not gone unnoticed by Germany’s national team, as they have expressed interest in the second-year pro. Reaves has even discussed the possibility with his teammate Dennis Schroder.
Germany has a history of producing top NBA stars, such as Franz and Moe Wagner, and the legendary Dirk Nowitzki. Reaves, with his impressive season-long performance, has been catching the eyes of many. But his recent six-game stretch where he averaged 20.0 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game has made him a particularly sought-after player across the league.
While Reaves is flattered by the attention, he remains focused on helping the Lakers reach the playoffs. The team is currently on the bubble in the Western Conference, and every win counts towards securing their spot in the postseason. Their upcoming game against the Phoenix Suns is a critical match that could make or break their chances.
If Reaves does end up joining Germany’s national team for the World Cup, he would undoubtedly be a valuable asset. But for now, he is solely focused on helping the Lakers achieve their goals.
As the 2022-23 NBA season comes to a close, Reaves will begin to consider his future, both in the league and beyond. The prospect of joining Germany’s World Cup squad is undoubtedly exciting, and it will be interesting to see how his career unfolds in the coming years.
“I’m very interested and have already talked to Dennis Schröder about it,” he said. “I had a longer conversation with national coach Gordon Herbert a year ago. I’m right up for it.”
“According to information, Reaves has had a German passport for several months,” Arndt reported. “This was made possible because Reaves’ grandmother is German. There are also other connections to Germany, Reaves’ brother Spencer will play for Brose Bamberg next season and was already active in the ProA for the Bayer Giants Leverkusen last year.”
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