The Los Angeles Lakers have built strong chemistry during their impressive start to the season. Luka Doncic even invited the whole team for a vacation in Slovenia, which seems to help the group bond really well.
Additionally, Austin Reaves has played an important role in that success, and their relationship apparently extends well beyond the basketball court. Recently, Lakers coach JJ Redick jokingly revealed just how often the two guards communicate while discussing their recent injury scares.
Asked whether Doncic had offered Reaves advice about his heel injury, Redick shared a hilarious detail about their texting habits.
“I know those guys text 47 times a day, so maybe there's a chance,” Redick said. “Austin said he woke up yesterday at 7 a.m. and he had four texts from Luka, so maybe one of those was the heel text. I don't know.”
they asked JJ whether Luka shared any advice on a heel injury, seeing as how he went through one
JJ: "Idk. Those guys text like 47 times a day. Austin said he woke up at 7am to 4 texts from Luka yesterday, maybe one of them was the heel text."
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The exchange came after both players suffered injuries during Wednesday's 123-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Reaves hurt his left heel while attempting a dunk in the third quarter. He initially tried to continue playing but eventually left the game and did not return. He finished with 18 points, five assists, and three rebounds in 25 minutes.
Article Continues BelowDoncic suffered a right ankle injury in the fourth quarter after landing on Kyle Kuzma. However, Redick initially provided encouraging updates on both players Friday.
“Luka is fine,” Redick said, adding that the expectation is for him to play against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
Reaves, meanwhile, is dealing with a minor heel bruise. The Lakers opted against further imaging after evaluating his condition, and he remains day-to-day.