Austin Tyler Reaves is a German-American basketball player who entered the NBA draft in 2021 but was not selected. Later, he began his professional basketball career by signing a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is currently playing for the same team.
Reaves was transferred to the Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team after finishing his senior year, under NCAA transfer rules. Austin departed college after a few matches for this team and declared for the 2021 NBA draft.
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Austin Reaves' 2023 net worth
Reaves' net worth in 2023 is estimated to be approximately $2 million, Playersaga reports. Since joining the Lakers in 2021, he has earned the majority of his money from his contract with the organization. His earnings are projected to climb significantly as he advances professionally.
He is a brand ambassador for Rogeror, a Chinese corporation, in addition to his basketball career. Reaves agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $2,488,776 contract that includes an annual average pay of $1,244,388 and a base salary of $2,189,698 for the 2023-24 season.
Unknown facts about Austin Reaves
Here are some lesser-known facts about Reaves.
1. First NBA athlete to secure a multi-year endorsement deal
Reaves is the first NBA player to sign a lucrative endorsement agreement with Rogerer, a Chinese shoemaker. For many undrafted players, landing a shoe deal with a major brand may seem like a distant dream, but he has made it a reality.
2 NBA player’s family
Reaves’ parents are Nicole Wilkett and Brian Reaves. They both played college basketball at Arkansas State, with his mother scoring 1,139 points in her career. Brian tied for fourth in career assists at Arkansas State. Spencer Reaves, Austin's brother also plays basketball for Brose Bamberg in Europe.
3. Austin Reeves' girlfriend
Reeves is dating Jenna Barber. They initially met when they were in high school at Cedar Ridge High School in Newark, Arkansas, where they grew up together. Barber still lives in her hometown of Newark, Arkansas, and the Lakers will have a chance to match any offer.
