"Really dislike that guy": Worried Lakers fans blast Warriors' $16,239,819 guard after Austin Reaves gets hurt in preseason

The LA Lakers suffered a major scare after Austin Reaves took a blow to his right knee during the preseason game against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. The injury occurred when Warriors' Brandin Podziemski, who is on a $16,239,819 contract, collided with Reaves while driving toward the basket.

The Lakers guard grimaced with pain and hobbled up the floor as fans inside the Crypto.com Arena wore a concerning look on their faces. A timeout was called soon after and Reaves exited the game to take a seat on the bench. Luka Doncic seemingly gestured Reaves to call it a night when the Lakers guard rubbed his knee in order to ease the pain while seated on the bench.

The Lakers fans stormed the internet soon after Reaves' collision with Podziemski and made their feelings crystal clear. The Laker faithful blasted the Warriors guard and blamed him for Reaves' injury.

"Really dislike that guy Putz," a fan commented.

CynicalMe

@Unkl13LA

Really dislike that guy Putz.

Commented another:

MerrillMadness

@jacksonmattesi1

Podz trying hard like it’s not the preseason he’s soft

A fan wrote:

JP

@mbamjv

F*ck Podz mannn

Wrote another:

think.™🌊 ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

@_GLVSS_

Podziemski came down on his ankle

A fan said:

Diesel4kt

@MuseKCP

f*ck podz b*tch ass

Said another:

vloneshleepn

@vloneshleepn

We are so cooked for the next 10 games of the reg szn

Austin Reaves Injury Update

Lakers fans breathed a sigh of relief after all concerns around Austin Reaves' injury were put to rest following the game on Sunday. Lakers coach JJ Redick stated that Reaves took a knee to his lower leg, but it was nothing serious and the talented guard is "fine." Reaves himself quashed all concerns, telling reporters after the game that he is "good."

The 6-foot-5 guard has played tremendous basketball in the preseason. He has looked both explosive and efficient, and with LeBron James out for at least a month, the Purple and Gold need Reaves not just to be healthy but also to shoulder a huge load alongside Luka Doncic.

Against the Warriors, Reaves played 22:35 minutes and delivered an eye-catching performance. He finished with 21 points on 7 of 10 shooting, including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc. The former Oklahoma star also recorded three rebounds, three assists and one steal.