Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been one of many standouts for Workforce USA of their heat up video games for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup that may happen in Japan, Philippines and Indonesia.

Filipino persons are a number of the greatest basketball and NBA followers on this planet.

Reaves was requested what he’s heard about Filipino basketball followers.

“I’ve heard that they’re large Laker followers which I like, clearly,” Reaves answered. “However they’re big basketball followers all in all.”

The Philippines nationwide basketball workforce will probably be bolstered by the inclusion of rising star Kai Sotto on their workforce.

He was cleared to play after experiencing decrease again spasms in the course of the NBA’s Summer season League.

Utah participant Jordan Clarkson has additionally been named within the prolonged roster for the Philippines.

As for Reaves, he has made fairly the impression throughout Workforce USA’s preparations, particularly on head coach Steve Kerr.

“He matches in wherever we put him; that’s the great thing about Austin,” Steve Kerr mentioned after just a few follow periods with the workforce. “He’s a connector. He’s a hell of a basketball participant. He’s bodily, shoots and passes it. Simply so poised on the market on a regular basis. He’s a man who enhances any lineup that he performs with.”

25-year-old Reaves is a fan of Kerr’s as effectively and says he brings “a number of excessive IQ to the sport and a way of that form of championship DNA…”.

Of their newest exhibition sport towards Spain, Reaves recorded 11 factors, one rebound and two assists.

Take a look at who Workforce USA and the Philippines are taking part in within the FIBA World Cup beneath.

USA Group Play Schedule

Aug 26: United States vs. New Zealand (8:40 a.m. ET)

Aug 28: Greece vs. United States (8:40 a.m. ET)

Aug 30: United States vs. Jordan (4:40 a.m. ET)

Gilas Pilipinas Group Play Schedule

Aug 25: Dominican Republic vs. Philippines (20:00 native time (GMT+8)

Aug 27: Philippines vs. Angola (20:00 native time (GMT+8)

Aug 29: Philippines vs. Italy (20:00 native time (GMT+8)