It is one thing to become a stud in the NBA, but it is another thing for such a player to have his own signature line of sneakers. That is where the Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves finds himself these days.
He blossomed into a difference-maker last season and gradually raised his game as time went on. He was a major reason the Lakers made their unexpected run to the Western Conference Finals, and now some see him becoming an All-Star in the near future.
Buy Lakers TicketsReaves was rewarded with a four-year, $56 million contract this summer, and he also secured a deal for the release of his own signature sneakers with China-based Rigorer.
The undrafted guard was at Sneaker Con in Los Angeles to promote his sneakers, sign some autographs and mingle with fans.
Sneaker Con Los Angeles Recap! Take a look at some of our highlights with Austin Reaves, and thank you to everyone who came by the KICKS CREW booth and showed support!
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This coming season could represent another step forward for Reaves. He played well for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup this summer, and his Lakers have a legitimate shot at winning the NBA championship next June.