Austin Reaves and his Los Angeles Lakers Squad might've recently dipped to fourth place in the NBA's Western Conference, but the shooting guard continues to put up numbers, cementing himself as a reliable piece of the championship-seeking equation. To commemorate the fast-approaching end of the 2024-25 regular season, Rigorer has prepped Reaves' second signature silhouette, the AR2, in a "Monarch" makeover.
Inspired by the 26-year-old athlete's favorite butterfly species, the latest Rigorer AR2 represents the Laker player's metamorphosis into one of the League's top performers. Reaves' inaugural design with the Chinese sportswear brand also launched in a butterfly-informed style in 2023, making the sequel a natural continuation of the transformation narrative.
As the fifth release from the AR2 series, the "Monarch" update brings a vibrant green tone to the performance-oriented upper. The nature concept also takes the shape of a striking yellow flair along the tongue and via branding accents. The contrasting hue works in-tandem with pitch-black to mimic the caterpillar's warning stripes.
On the performance front, full-length Showtime foam, anti-torsion TPU plate, anti-slip outsoles, and lateral TPU sidewall panels reprise their roles. Each piece has been carefully reimagined via the butterfly theme to ensure Reaves' latest offering is intentional and dominant on the hardwood.
Enjoy official photos of the "Monarch" AR2 below. Pairs will release exclusively via KICKS CREW and Rigorer.com for a budget-friendly $100 on Saturday, March 29.
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