Former Lakers coach Phil Handy is someone who is trying to become one of those famous coaches who could potentially come back and lead the Lakers. He was an assistant in Los Angel

Luka Doncic hit deep 3-pointers and fearlessly drove for layups. He flung a ridiculous behind-the-head assist to Austin Reaves. Doncic stared at the Dallas Mavericks’ bench a few times, yet

Luka Dončić drained deep 3-pointers and fearlessly attacked the rim for layups. He even tossed a stunning behind-the-head assist to Austin Reaves. Throughout the night, Dončić flashed a few stares at the Dallas Mavericks' bench but also played with a smile,

Luka Doncic hit deep 3-pointers and fearlessly drove for layups. He flung a ridiculous behind-the-head assist to Austin Reaves. Doncic stared at the Dallas Mavericks’ bench a few times, yet also played with a smile on his face.

Luka Doncic hit deep 3-pointers and fearlessly drove for layups. He flung a ridiculous behind-the-head assist to Austin Reaves. Doncic stared at the Dallas Mavericks’ bench a few times, yet

Lakers guard Austin Reaves sustained a right calf injury during the first half against the Clippers and is scheduled to undergo an MRI scan Saturday.

The Los Angeles basketball rivalry was bound to get more interesting with Luka Dončić on the Lakers, and he delivered on Friday. The Slovenian star nearly set a new high in his Lakers career with 31 points against the Los Angeles Clippers,

During the second quarter, Doncic drove the lane while being guarded by Kessler Edwards. As he got into the paint, Doncic suddenly flung the basketball backwards, behind his head, without looking, directly into the shooting pocket of Austin Reaves out on the perimeter.

Washington is joined on the injured list by what has become the typical slew of Mavericks centers: Anthony Davis (left adductor strain); Daniel Gafford (right knee sprain); and Dereck Lively II (stress fracture). Caleb Martin also remains out. Dwight Powell (hip strain) will be available against Charlotte.

Austin Reaves' statistics as Luka Doncic's teammate will catch the attention of fans of the Los Angeles Lakers.

One Fox Sports 1 analyst feels Austin Reaves is the man who puts the Lakers over the top as legitimate contenders for the NBA championship.