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,

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.

With the Los Angeles Lakers being extremely shorthanded on Friday night, with Luka Doncic getting the night off on the second night of a back-to-back and LeBron James still dealing with a groin injury,