Austin Reaves is a young player for the Los Angeles Lakers who has been proving himself this season. As a result, he has signed a deal with a company called Rigorer and is set to release the Rigorer AR1. Despite becoming a star only recently, he has garnered enough attention to become a signature athlete.
FIRST LOOK: Austin Reaves is getting his own signature shoe 👀👀
The Rigorer AR1 will be releasing later this summer. pic.twitter.com/FFaUPnQtll
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) April 2, 2023
With that being said, we should certainly take a closer look at the details involving his first show. After all, finding out the price and how fans are reacting to its appearance and features will undoubtedly help us decide whether this shoe is worth buying.
Austin Reaves’ Rigorer AR1 is expected to release later this summer
It turns out that this isn’t a mainstream company like Nike, Adidas, or Puma. There appears to be a growing trend in recent times as players are truly exploring their options on which companies to endorse. After all, the smaller companies might pay better amounts or have other benefits for NBA stars compared to the mainstream companies.
good for him.
— dka (@dka78) April 2, 2023
In any case, Austin Reaves’ new shoe might just give other brands like Nike some completion. It looks identical to some of the Kobe shoes released in the past and is in the iconic Lakers colors. It is also estimated to cost between $90 to $100, slightly cheaper than other shoes endorsed by NBA players.
Lakers better re-sign him with those colors.
— Dieter Ismagil (@dieterismagil) April 2, 2023
I need this for real next to my kobes!!!!!
— Hillbilly Kobe 🐍 (@RINGSSS8SS24) April 2, 2023
The shoe is expected to be released later this summer, which means a few months at the most. Many Lakers fans who have appreciated what Reaves has been doing are eagerly awaiting the release of this signature shoe. However, there are a few that think he doesn’t deserve it and are mocking it by reminding the world that it was announced on April Fool’s day.
April fools?
— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) April 2, 2023
— Teflon Don (@jg139_) April 2, 2023
Is this April Fool’s?
— Coco (@marcomanipon) April 2, 2023
Reaves has been averaging 12.5 points, 3 rebounds and 3.3 assists this season. Additionally, he has been shooting 52% from the field and 38.5% from the three-point line. Although his numbers might not look very impressive, he is an efficient player who also does a lot on the defensive end of the floor for his team.
He has played a huge role in the recent success that his team has been seeing. Thus, we are happy that he secured this deal and wish that he has a bright future in the NBA.