Austin Reaves is in the middle of a Hollywood story that has only benefited the LA Lakers. From being an undrafted player out of Wichita State and Oklahoma, he has become one of the NBA’s best players. AR could earn his first All-Star selection if he keeps his sizzling form going in the next three months.Last season, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 20.2 points, 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game. Roughly a month into the 2025-26 campaign, he has averaged 27.9 ppg, 7.0 apg, 5.7 rpg and 1.4 spg, all career-high figures. Based on that development alone, he is already worthy of All-Star consideration.Reaves will face stiff competition, particularly as a likely member of the reserve pool, but he has a legitimate chance to get an All-Star spot.Austin Reaves deserves All-Star nod for these reasons#3. Austin Reaves has proven he can carry the LakersLakers coach JJ Redick has made Austin Reaves the No. 2 option on offense. Redick, though, can count on the five-year guard to carry the team if both Luka Doncic and LeBron James are out.In three games without the two superstars this season, AR averaged a mind-boggling 40.0 ppg, 10.0 apg and 5.3 apg, per StatMuse. He shot 50.0%, including 41.4% from behind the arc. Reaves’ best game during that stretch was a monster 51-point, 11-rebound, nine-assist and two-steal night against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 26.#2. A Most Improved Player of the Year contention bodes well for Austin ReavesPlayers who won the Most Improved Player of the Year (MIP) award have been named to the All-Star team in the previous five seasons. The MIP isn’t in Reaves’ bag, but he is a strong contender, making an All-Star nod likely.Reaves' statistics show a linear improvement since he entered the NBA in 2021. The jump from last season to this current campaign has been quite staggering. AR could be marching to an All-Star berth.Brandon Ingram (2020), Julius Randle (2021), Ja Morant (2022), Lauri Markkanen (2023) and Tyrese Maxey (2024) accomplished that feat. Reaves could follow in their footsteps.#1. Austin Reaves has been stellar when the Lakers needed himReaves is 4th in the NBA in fourth-quarter scoring this season with 8.5 ppg. AR is the only player in the top 10 on that list who hasn’t earned an All-Star team. That might change this season after showing he can perform well when needed.AR will likely not start an All-Star game, which will force him to try to earn a spot via the coaches’ votes. Considering his averages and steady performances, particularly in the fourth quarter, the coaches will surely recognize his value and impact.Austin Reaves could be an All-Star for the first time in his career.