Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continues to position himself among the NBA’s elite, joining a short list of all-time greats with his statistical output through the opening stretch of the 2025-26 season.

As the Lakers (3-2) prepare for Friday night’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies (3-2), Reaves’ blistering start has placed him in historic company and strengthened his case for a major contract extension expected to begin at roughly $30 million annually.

On The Hoop Collective, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon highlighted the guard’s rare combination of scoring and playmaking through the team’s first five games.

“Austin Reaves is the sixth guy in NBA history to average at least 30 points and 10 assists in the first five games of the season,” MacMahon said. “The others — Joker, MVP

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