Averaged 34+10+6 per game! Reeves was named the best undrafted player. Did he not take the Pistons great seriously?

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reeves' performance at the beginning of the 2025-26 season can be said to be very good. Due to the absence of Luka Doncic and LeBron James, Reeves has assumed the burden of the Lakers' first choice on the offensive end in many games. Not only did he accomplish this task brilliantly, but he also exceeded all expectations.

Reeves looked like a superstar in the first five games. He averaged 34.2 points, 10 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game. In the Lakers' recent victory over their old rivals, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Reeves scored 28 points and 16 assists, while also hitting a buzzer-beater with a one-point deficit in the final seconds.

Reeves’ performance has also been praised by many experts. The well-known basketball commentator Skip Bayless publicly declared in the latest episode: "Austin Reeves has become the greatest undrafted player in history, and he is far behind the players behind him."

This statement is indeed a bit bold. Taking active players, most people will think that VanVleet is the best active undrafted player. After all, VanVleet has been selected to the All-Star once and also holds a championship ring, while Reeves has no honors.

And when it comes to undrafted players, there is one person whose name is impossible to forget, and that is retired Detroit Pistons great Ben Wallace. This center, who can be called one of the greatest defenders in NBA history, had a brilliant career and was also elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Reeves obviously still has a long way to go before entering the Hall of Fame.

The editor does not want to deny Reeves' ability. The editor believes that he definitely has the potential to become the best undrafted player in NBA history. But it is too early to attribute this title to him. He should first strive to be selected as an All-Star and help the Lakers win the championship, surpassing VanVleet, and then he can strive to be elected to the Hall of Fame and compete with the great Ben Wallace. There is a long way to go. Come on Xiaoli!