Watching the game from afar, LeBron went online to share his unfiltered excitement for Reaves' breakout.

He posted, “50 piece nugget!!!!! That boy AR TOOOO TOUGH!!” and followed up with another playful post about the Lakers' backcourt nearly posting consecutive 50-point games, referencing Dončić's recent heroics.

LeBron did not hide his pride, using humor and genuine hype to spotlight just how rare and impressive the night was for the young guard. His reaction not only energized fans but reinforced the camaraderie and support within the Lakers roster during a stretch of early-season adversity.​

Reaves Seizes the Spotlight

With both of the Lakers' All-Stars unavailable, Reaves assumed the lead role and delivered with efficiency and determination.

He finished just shy of a triple-double, tallying 51 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists on 12-of-22 shooting, including six threes and an astounding 21-of-22 makes from the free throw line. His performance lifted the Lakers to a 127–120 win over the Sacramento Kings and left him as the fourth undrafted NBA player to ever score 50 points in a game.

The gravity of the moment was not lost on Reaves, who said after the final whistle, “I grew up watching all those guys. I ain’t got no words. Some of the best players to ever play the game.”

Entering Lakers Lore

By reaching the 50-point milestone, Reaves joined an exclusive club, only twelve Lakers have ever accomplished the feat, names that include legends like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Anthony Davis, and, of course, LeBron James himself.

Head coach JJ Redick spoke glowingly after the game, praising Reaves' relentless approach and hunger for competition. The Lakers, now 2–2, may have to lean on Reaves again soon, with both LeBron and Dončić expected to miss more time.

For now, Reaves' eruption and LeBron's public embrace have electrified a squad eyeing bigger ambitions in the season ahead.