Kobe & LeBron received it first, the honor the fans give this young Laker star

Becoming a fan-favorite is not an easy task, especially with the Lakers Nation, as the purple and gold fans are used to greatness and championship titles.

Many players have attempted to earn the respect of the fans and failed, but some have stayed in their hearts them forever. Two years is what it took Austin Reaves to get a lot of love from LA fans and beyond, as the recent FIBA World Cup is showing with the Philipines crowd going crazy for the guard.

Reaves has gotten so much love, that not only did his recently released first signature shoes get sold out in minutes but now is getting a mural in Los Angeles, like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James before him.

With Austin just recently re-signing a $56 million deal that will keep him around Los Angeles for the next four years, the fans have fallen in love with his game and personality. The young guard has also been balling in the FIBA World Cup with Team USA and is earning more fans.

He has been called overrated but keeps showing he is a legit player

While some of the hype has been overdone because he plays in a major media market, Reaves has become a lot better player in the last year. He went from a rotational player to a starting player in the league. His 3-point shot and of the dribble game improved which has made him a weapon for LeBron James and Anthony Davis.