Austin Reaves has secured the biggest contract ever given to an undrafted player in NBA history, but as the Lakers enter a new era, the guard says his focus is already on whats next.Reaves recently finalized a four-year, $180 million contract with Los Angeles after initially agreeing to a four-year, $185 million extension. The slight adjustment gives the Lakers greater financial flexibility moving forward while cementing Reaves as one of the franchises cornerstones alongside Luka Doncic, according to ESPNs Dave McMenamin.Despite the milestone, Reaves made it clear his priorities havent changed.I wanted to be a Laker the whole time, Reaves said. We had that period from when the season ended until the first [of July] to get something done, and we figured it out before then. My heart was in L.A. the whole time.The Lakers will look very different this season following LeBron James departure after eight years with the franchise, leaving Reaves to take on a much larger leadership role.Everybody knows its a completely different team, Reaves said. Theres going to be different things asked of different people, and if thats what JJ [Redick] and the staff asks of me, Ill do it to the best of my ability.While the roster has changed, one relationship remains central to the Lakers future.Luka, Reaves said, I mean, hes one of my best friends on this planet. Talk to him almost every single day. He sends me videos of his golf swing and asks me what he can do to get better, and I tell him Im not a coach.Related Article: Steph Curry On LeBron James Potentially Joining the WarriorsLos Angeles also added several new faces this offseason, including Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton and Sandro Mamukelashvili, with the group meeting in Las Vegas ahead of training camp.Reaves is particularly excited to reunite with Kessler after the pair previously represented Team USA together.Hes a big, goofy dude that just enjoys life and has fun, Reaves said of the 7-foot-2 center. Obviously, you see what he does basketball-wise and how he impacts the game. Hes good defensively, good in the pocket. Just a smart player. So Im happy to have him on the team and get to play with him.READ MORE: Draymond Green Reveals Bold LeBron James Golden State Pitch
