The internet is officially going bonkers over LaVar Ball's recent reveal of Big Baller Brand's ZO2 shoe line that he designed for his son, Lonzo.
The main shoe is debuting for, oh, you know, $495. And that's just the midrange-priced shoes.
The Sports World is Forever Changed. Introducing Lonzo's 1st Signature Shoe: The ZO2 Prime. pic.twitter.com/5JN1OLxlZS
— Big Baller Brand (@bigballerbrand) May 4, 2017
A Lonzo Ball-autographed pair of the shoes is being sold for $995.
But, don't worry, the slides are only $220.
Needless to say, at prices like these, the internet basically went into an uproar.
Two years ago I interviewed high school star Lonzo Ball postgame. Now I can't afford even one pair of his shoes. Life comes at you fast. pic.twitter.com/xT1QwCY1CS
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) May 4, 2017
Hey @Lavarbigballer real big baller brands don't over charge kids for shoes. pic.twitter.com/N2U0VPXXyt
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) May 4, 2017
All I can say LaVar Ball is doing all he can to have his son disliked by everyone. @darrenrovell https://t.co/BHmalpxqDI
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) May 4, 2017
The Lonzo Ball shoes cost as much as GUCCI LOAFERS.
— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) May 4, 2017
No. No. No. pic.twitter.com/Yn9ua93YeM
I don't knock an athlete building their own brand but LaVar Ball just isn't the one to do it. 🤡
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) May 4, 2017
Then the sarcasm came.
Name a more iconic trio. pic.twitter.com/LcSk5TjAzb
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 4, 2017
Pumped to announce I'm coming out with a signature kicking shoe with #BBB it's going to be $9000 for a pair. Pretty reasonable.
— Johnny Hekker (@JHekker) May 4, 2017
Here's the thing: The shoes are slick, but are they really worth nearly $500? Not to mention, is a pair of sneakers with the signature of someone who has never played in an NBA game, let alone been drafted by an NBA team yet, worth the extra $500?
To some, the answer is yes. Just ask Arian Foster and Chad Ochocinco.
i support the ambition and the road less traveled. much love to the ball family. pic.twitter.com/6SZ1EI2BhG
— Feeno (@ArianFoster) May 4, 2017
Trying to order Lonzo Ball's new shoe, definitely supporting dude‼️
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) May 4, 2017
What do you think? Would you buy a pair of Big Baller Brand sneaks for nearly $500? Vote!
In his freshman season at UCLA, Lonzo Ball averaged 14.6 points. He is projected to be picked in the top three of the NBA draft.
-- Courtney Schellin
