So far this season, it is clear that the Los Angeles Lakers have finally given Austin Reaves a set of main keys. JJ Redick is empowering Reaves the same way Jason Kidd once empowered Jalen Brunson while he was a member of the Dallas Mavericks, and Luka Doncic knows exactly how that story ends: the second star grows, blossoms… and sadly eventually leaves. Jalen Brunson blueprint is playing out again and Lakers must pay attentionRedick has not been shy about what he expects from Reaves. With the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic’s best playoff runs, which include the 2022 Western Conference Finals and the 2024 NBA Finals, came when he had a secondary creator capable of steadying the offense. If they want to avoid repeating Dallas’ biggest mistake, they need to treat Reaves’ growth not as a pleasant surprise, but as a priority they can’t afford to lose.