Los Angeles Lakers superstar Austin Reaves accomplished a rare franchise accolade not seen since NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Doncic returned to the Lakers on Friday as they took on the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite missing the last three games due to injury, Doncic wasted no time in getting back on his scoring ways. He dropped 44 points on the Grizzlies, becoming the first Laker since Kobe Bryant to average 45 points through his first three games, per Dave McMenamin.

The Los Angeles Lakers won 115-116 against the Minnesota Timberwolves thanks to a game-winning basket in the final second by former farmer Austin Reaves, their own 'hillbilly Kobe'

Luka Doncic had an incredible game Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors, narrowly missing a record set by the legendary Kobe Bryant. Doncic scored 43 poin

In basketball, teamwork outweighs star power, and last year’s OKC Thunder or the Indiana Pacers are the biggest examples. Only a  few big names, yet they thrived through and played the Finals.

Charles Barkley once said he could tell that other players were jealous of Kobe Bryant with the way they played against him.

Oct 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after throwing to first for an out against Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) in the sixth inning during game four of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The NFL season is in full swing, the NBA season has just begun, but all eyes are on the World Series. Shohei Ohtani had an incredible performance in Game 3 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, breaking multiple MLB records.

Austin Reaves achieves a milestone for the Lakers against the Timberwolves, matching a feat last accomplished by Kobe Bryant in 2005.

The Lakers are widely expected to re-sign Reaves, ideally as the No. 2 next to Luka Doncic, but they can't let him walk for nothing.