LaMelo Ball gets Signature Shoe. The "Melo Ball 1" $395

[Mic-Nificent]

I think some of you guys are underestimating the amount of marketing and branding it takes to sell shoes...


Like I understand pulling for the kids but don't shyt on people who take the deal too because it's a good investment. unless you are an absolute superstar

Steph can't even get his UA's off the ground...and that's with millions behind him

With that said, LaVar is a great marketer and as good as any hypeman I've seen

But you also have to take into account how many shoes are being sold. BBB is not really trying to compete with or sell the same amout of shoes as Nike or Under Armor. They'd only need to sell a fraction of what Nike does to be a success.

Also the thing about Lavar to keep in mind is that he's shown himself to be a great at getting free marketing. Lonzo's first shoe was more talked about and is more well known than Steph's shoe and it didn't cost BBB a dime to promote it.

 

[Mic-Nificent]

People with money.

There are sneaker heads with dough out there.

I've come to realize that folks are legitimately clueless on how wealthy some folks are and how frivolous those people are with their money. There are people out there dropping twice as much money on dog collars and alcohol.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I found this Funny last night.

 

[waltthizzney]

I Aint MAD BUT BBB is straight some Aliexpress joints with a logo on them

 

[Mr Hate Coffee]

Ucla got hustled into taking the one ball brother with no talent in hopes of getting melo and now Melo isn't gonna play college ball

Two things:
1. UCLA didn't get hustled because they got the best Ball brother to play for them last year. And they still have a commit from Melo.
2. Why is everyone saying Melo can't play college ball? There's nothing against making income while you're in high school. He'll just have to stop making money on his name in college. If anything that's how I'd market the shoes... As limited time editions because when he goes to college they can't sell them.

 

[Nintendough]

BBB while drinking Hennessey ridin on my enemies.


Ya bytch to the left of me, nikka asking why my bytch left me B?

Add Two more B's floor seats and charging fees to stand next to me


BBB till I'm ten toes up

 

[Jayou Ayen]

I found this Funny last night.

Nightwing confirms that the Brandblack designers are working with Big Baller Brand.



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[Box Factory]

Two things:
1. UCLA didn't get hustled because they got the best Ball brother to play for them last year. And they still have a commit from Melo.
2. Why is everyone saying Melo can't play college ball? There's nothing against making income while you're in high school. He'll just have to stop making money on his name in college. If anything that's how I'd market the shoes... As limited time editions because when he goes to college they can't sell them.

I would assume its a violation because he's making money off his likeness. Maybe they can get around it who knows

I don't think being in high school matters, wasn't lebron ruled ineligible because of that hummer he got in high school.

I would just be shocked with all the petty shyt the ncaa has gone after ppl for, if they let this slide

 

[trick]

I would assume its a violation because he's making money off his likeness. Maybe they can get around it who knows

I don't think being in high school matters, wasn't lebron ruled ineligible because of that hummer he got in high school.

I would just be shocked with all the petty shyt the ncaa has gone after ppl for, if they let this slide

Yep, remember Myck Kabongo got suspended for like 20 games for going to a workout that Rich Paul hosted? He never recovered from that

Myck Kabongo is playing for the Congo national team now btw.

 

[SpacelySprockets]

Nightwing confirms that the Brandblack designers are working with Big Baller Brand.



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@GoddamnyamanProf hold this L

 

[SchoolboyC]

Lowkey LaMelo might be better off not going to college. Less likely to get exposed, he can just hide for a year like Dante Exum did

 

[Ces1ne?]

Who's putting down some cash that NOBODY in this family does ANYTHING noteworthy in the League (title/MVP/consistent All-NBAers/AllStars/etc.......basically not role players)??? I see overseas bball & NBA bench's in their futures at best
Fam's gonna end up being the answer to a trivia question in 10 years..........with the hype.

 

[onthereal]

Can't get over the price tag, but am happy for the entire family.

 

[Nigerianwonder]

Nightwing confirms that the Brandblack designers are working with Big Baller Brand.



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The haters will ignore this. Clowns acting like Lavar was in the garage glueing these joints together or something. He is obviously working with experienced professional designers.

 

[MegaTronBomb!]

Doesn't Nike own the Melo nickname?

Lawyer up, this might be the end of an era.

That'd be even more press for BBB and it'd play right into what Nike doesn't want.