LOS ANGELES, California – Because Austin Reaves’ grandmother is from Germany, he was able to apply for German citizenship last year. He could thereby represent Germany at the upcoming FIBA World Cup.

Austin Reaves, a guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, has recently attracted recognition for his remarkable performances. Due to his familial connections, European basketball fans may get to see him play in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

So far in March, Reaves has been averaging 17.7 points, 3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game.

In February, Reaves expressed his enthusiasm towards playing for the German national basketball team. He stated that he had discussed the matter with teammate Dennis Schroder, as well as having had a long conversation with the team’s coach, Gordon Herbert, a year prior. Reaves conveyed his strong conviction towards pursuing this opportunity.

Reaves was able to acquire German citizenship because his grandma is from that country. Spencer, who shares German citizenship, is presently a player for Brose Bamberg in that country.

Reaves is now ineligible to represent Germany because he hasn’t yet been added to the FIBA system as a German national. If there was reciprocal interest from both parties, there is a good probability that the process would be finished within 5 months until the competition.

In the third-place game of the 2017 EuroBasket, the German national team defeated Poland, which had shockingly eliminated Slovenia’s Luka Doncic.

Reaves was able to acquire German citizenship because his grandma is from that country. Spencer, who shares German citizenship, is presently a player for Brose Bamberg in that country.

Reaves is now ineligible to represent Germany because he hasn’t yet been added to the FIBA system as a German national. If there was reciprocal interest from both parties, there is a good probability that the process would be finished within 5 months until the competition.

In the third-place game of the 2017 EuroBasket, the German national team defeated Poland, which had shockingly eliminated Slovenia’s Luka Doncic.

Reaves, who left Wichita State undrafted in the beginning, has been averaging 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game with the Lakers this year.