Ever want a super comfortable hooded sweatshirt that also lets people know who your favorite basketball/life advice podcaster is?
Legends has you covered. And it’s only for the low price of $105 (plus shipping).
Taking to X on Thursday night, Ryen Russillo revealed that his sweatshirt collaboration with the apparel brand Legends is now live. And not only is Russillo’s name — abbreviated to “RSLO” — present on the product, but The Ringer host also helped model his new signature hoodie.
After years of research and testing. The @Legends limited edition Russillo hoodie is available now. (Very limited)https://t.co/cOCf0BIJCj
— Russillo (@ryenarussillo) May 23, 2024
“From the beginning, Ryen has not only been an investor and supporter but also a pivotal part of our journey, bringing the Legends brand into the dynamic world of sports and media,” Legends’ listing of the sweatshirt reads. “Now, we’re taking it a step further. Together, we’ve crafted exclusive custom gear for Ryen and his devoted Ringer Podcast audience, melding our core products with his spirit of sports tailored for the fans that breathe sports.”
Considering his reputation, many were surprised to see Russillo playing the role of model, posing in the sweatshirt with his arms crossed and a serious look on his face that he often reserves for defending Chris Paul’s legacy. Unsurprisingly, Russillo’s latest (only?) modeling work proceeded to go viral, with many poking fun at the surprising collaboration.
you know he’s a real ball knower when he pulls up in russillo hoodie https://t.co/JZul3ekt9v pic.twitter.com/1wVGgGN7o3
— richard (@richard_normal) May 24, 2024
“He’s wearing a Russillo hoodie” https://t.co/KY9Trgc0OC pic.twitter.com/K5rn0ML4Vs
— The r/BillSimmons Podcast 🎙️ (@rBillSimmonsPod) May 24, 2024
dropping a child support check in the mail in my Russillo hoodie pic.twitter.com/3xcXbUysQR
— slim riggins (@rigginsslim) May 24, 2024
Happening nationwide https://t.co/KY9TrgbsZ4 pic.twitter.com/YacDkj7Arr
— The r/BillSimmons Podcast 🎙️ (@rBillSimmonsPod) May 24, 2024
Can’t believe I might spend $115 on an ironic Ryen Russillo hoodie https://t.co/iMtDgRc9ai
— chid (@CHIDSPIN) May 24, 2024
When you tell her you can’t go out tonight because you have to watch Hornets vs. Wizards on league pass pic.twitter.com/EMw1InVS3J
— Blames (@blames_) May 24, 2024
Russillo, for his part, took to social media to acknowledge the criticism, while also (perhaps sarcastically) suggesting those poking fun at him step outside of their comfort zones.
Understandable criticism but modeling is really hard. How about stepping out of YOUR comfort zone for a change… https://t.co/j0vxuFLzJv
— Russillo (@ryenarussillo) May 24, 2024
But if there was any question about who had the last laugh in all of this, it’s worth noting that both styles of the RSLO hooded sweatshirt are already sold out.
[Legends]