Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson delivered one of his most candid and relatable social media reactions yet following Austin Reaves’ historic performance against the Sacramento Kings. Known for his usually polished, matter-of-fact online presence, Magic broke character to celebrate the moment in a way that instantly resonated with fans — mixing admiration with a rare touch of humor.

On X, Johnson wrote: “Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a thrilling 127-120 victory over the Kings with his career-best 51-point, 10-rebound, and 9-assist triple-double! On only 22 shot attempts, he was just remarkable, especially after all the trash talking the Kings players were doing lol.”

The casual “lol” at the end of a small but noticeable break from his trademark formal tone made the post stand out. For longtime followers accustomed to Johnson’s businesslike recaps of Lakers games, this lighthearted, almost conversational reaction felt refreshingly personal, underscoring just how impressed he was by Reaves’ night.

The basketball legend’s tweet highlighted Reaves’ efficient scoring performance while acknowledging the pre-game chatter from Sacramento players. This personal touch stood out from Johnson’s normal pattern of straightforward game summaries without editorial commentary. The post also credited other Lakers contributors to the victory.

Johnson noted that “Reaves got plenty of help from the rest of the team. DeAndre Ayton had his best game as a Laker scoring a 21 point 15 rebound double double, Rui Hachimura added 18 points, and Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia had 11 points respectively.” The comprehensive recap maintained his usual detailed approach while adding the unusual personal observation.

Magic Johnson‘s social media presence has long followed a distinctive pattern described as unusually formal and straightforward. Actor Rob Lowe once revealed that Johnson doesn’t personally operate his Twitter account, employing a staff member to translate his comments into social media posts.

Lowe explained the unique process during a podcast appearance, noting “there is a woman whose job is to figure out what he’s talking about and make it into a tweet.” The system involves Johnson speaking his thoughts aloud rather than dictating specific tweet language. This approach typically results in the account’s characteristic formal tone.

Let’s take a closer look at Reaves’ historical performance that drew league-wide applause.

Austin Reaves shone without Luka

Austin Reaves delivered his career-high scoring performance while missing only one free throw attempt throughout the game. The guard made 21 of 22 shots from the charity stripe while nearly recording a triple-double. His 51 points set a new personal best during his time with the Lakers.

The performance took place during the Lakers’ third game of the season, with both Luka Doncic and LeBron James unavailable due to injury. Reaves has demonstrated consistent production when serving as the primary option, averaging 34 points, eight rebounds, and 10 assists through the first three contests this season.

Statistics reveal Reaves’ effectiveness as a lead scorer in the absence of the team’s superstars. In three career games without both Doncic and James since the Doncic trade, Reaves has recorded 51 points, 37 points, and 45-point performances. The emerging guard has established himself as a reliable offensive centerpiece when called upon.