Austin Reaves idolized Kobe Bryant, but fate never gave him the chance to meet his hero. He joined the Los Angeles Lakers a year too late, arriving as an undrafted prospect after Bryant's tragic passing.

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a rough patch with four straight losses, putting their playoff hopes at risk. However, Austin Reaves has emerged as a bright spot amid the struggles. His standout performance matched an impressive record set by Kobe Bryant,

In the first half alone, Reaves scored 22 points, thanks to a last minute three-pointer, and notched 10 assists. He's just the second Lakers player in the play-by-play era to tall