Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves was one of the breakout stars of the 2023 NBA playoffs. His sudden rise in popularity has earned him his own signature shoe deal.
NBA insider Shams Charania reported on Thursday that Reaves is signing a shoe deal with the Chinese shoe company Rigorer. Per the report, the deal will pay him seven figures per year.
Reaves averaged just 13 points per game mostly off the bench during the 2022-23 regular season. But over 16 postseason games, Reaves was one of the Lakers’ best players, averaging over 16 points per game through the entire 2023 playoffs and over 21 points in the Western Conference Finals.
Many fans are congratulating Reaves on getting his money, while others are lamenting that if someone with Reaves’ production played for a different team, he wouldn’t be getting nearly as much hype:
if this guy isn't on the Lakers he might be out of the league man https://t.co/qvtMcsjuVf
— MurrayMuse (@jmglitxh29) June 15, 2023
Secure the bag, young man. https://t.co/GQDavu5s07
— Road Warrior (@OURoadWarrior) June 15, 2023
Ive never seen a role player get this much clout???????????? https://t.co/EBxTOfxKEK
— Depressed Cardinals Fan (@Gundervile) June 15, 2023
He should give the Lakers a discount in re-signing because this would never happen if he was on another team ????????♂️ https://t.co/U2sU7IjuA1
— Joe (@NoBabyMommas) June 15, 2023
Fair or not, Austin Reaves became a household name during the NBA playoffs and he’s getting rewarded for it.
And you never know: Maybe he does have legitimate NBA star potential that he can unlock with more development and playing time.
For now, Reaves can enjoy his newfound fame as he tries to find his proper place in the Lakers’ lineup next season.
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