Although LeBron James and Luka Dončić were viewed as the go-to guys who needed to largely carry the Lakers come playoff time, Reaves was one of three players on the roster who averaged over 20 points per game this season, so his contributions were needed as well.

But also high on the list is offering Austin Reaves a contract extension, and hopefully convincing him to sign it -- though some of the smartest people covering the NBA don't believe that's at all a realistic possibility.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves was highly self-critical of his performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves and vowed to get better.