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USA Today via Reuters

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USA Today via Reuters

The Lakers‘ guard Austin Reaves signed a multi-million dollar deal with Rigorer, a Chinese shoe brand over the summer in June. His debut shoes, the AR1’s, are set to be revealed this Friday. Ahead of the release, Reaves, 25, is in talks with the Chinese brand for a contract extension.

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Austin Reaves is set to become a co-owner of the Chinese shoe brand

Sources say that Reaves and his representatives have reportedly renegotiated an extension with Rigorer that will make Reaves a co-owner of the business. On the matter, Reaves said, “Probably like 20-something people in the NBA that, you know, have a signature shoe. So, honestly, I am blessed to, you know, play basketball for a living.”

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Tsuktibenla is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports, whose love affair with basketball began at the age of 16, sparking a passion that has kept her actively playing ever since. Representing her school and college in various tournaments, she earned the title of MVP in several instances despite contending with multiple injuries. A graduate in English Literature, she pursued a Master's in Journalism to solidify her place in sports journalism. At the ES Desk, she is responsible for analyzing predictive lineups, injury reports, and breaking down player performances intricately. Despite her inclination towards a low-key lifestyle and the comfort of solitude, Tsuktibenla occasionally engages in NBA 2K or EA FIFA sessions with friends.

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