The Los Angeles Lakers' playoff stay didn't last long this season. As the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, most fans were confident the Lake Show wouldn't stumble in the first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Lakers' need for a traditional big man in the center position became clear after Rudy Gobert destroyed them in Game 5 of the Timberwolves series. Despite

Adding to LA's expectations this postseason was the fourth-year leap taken by 26-year-old guard Austin Reaves. Averaging a career-high 20.2 points and 5.8 assists, Reaves finished fifth in Most Improved Player voting ( via NBA PR ).