And Butler was a whisker away from doing the same in 2010/2011 against Duke and UConn.Duke in 1991 had Laettner, Hurley and Billy McCaffrey.
His mom is white.Considering Fox beat Lonzo off the dribble over and over, Lonzo must be an honorary white guy.
Looking forward to the ad where LaVar gives a white point guard a Pepsi.He also said on Dale and Holley that all white teenagers drove around in $100,000 cars. He was "probably" joking but still, not a great look.
For the record I don't think LaVar is a racist, just really stupid.
To clarify, they passed because LaVar insisted that they become partners in his garbage Big Ballers Brand.Nike, Adidas, and Under Armor all passed on Lonzo due to Lavar
In all likelihood this kid doesn't understand that his father is a nutjob, or thinks that he is harmless, or worst case scenario his father "has always been right in his predictions before" and the kid needs to see everything fall hard before he believes what you are saying to be true.If i was Lonzo i would be beyond pissed at my father. He just cost him a shit load of money. Go fire your father and get a real agent who knows what the fuck they are doing.
In all likelihood this kid doesn't understand that his father is a nutjob, or thinks that he is harmless, or worst case scenario his father "has always been right in his predictions before" and the kid needs to see everything fall hard before he believes what you are saying to be true.
Think about what this kid has seen about his father and their environment prior to this... his influence on the college team/environment, high school, probably every BB camp up until now. His father has probably told the kid that he can manipulate the situation to get him to the Lakers so the family can all stay local, etc. I wouldn't take him if I were a GM, so he really may have orchestrated his son's way into Laker town... just by being nutty, or borderline racist to a couple of teams or on the media in those teams towns.
Personally I hope this whole endeavor with the old man falls on its face and the kid ends up having to earn his way in the NBA like most players instead of it being a coronation the way the dad is planning.
There's no way that's not happening. If he can play he stays; if not, he goes.In all likelihood this kid doesn't understand that his father is a nutjob, or thinks that he is harmless, or worst case scenario his father "has always been right in his predictions before" and the kid needs to see everything fall hard before he believes what you are saying to be true.
Think about what this kid has seen about his father and their environment prior to this... his influence on the college team/environment, high school, probably every BB camp up until now. His father has probably told the kid that he can manipulate the situation to get him to the Lakers so the family can all stay local, etc. I wouldn't take him if I were a GM, so he really may have orchestrated his son's way into Laker town... just by being nutty, or borderline racist to a couple of teams or on the media in those teams towns.
Personally I hope this whole endeavor with the old man falls on its face and the kid ends up having to earn his way in the NBA like most players instead of it being a coronation the way the dad is planning.
He lost out on a shoe deal because his dad is an idiotHow much money did he cost his kid? Honest question, what's the value for a top pick these days? Sub $100 mill right?
Edit: ben Simmons got $20 million last year
Exactly. When/If he plays in the NBA to expectations, he'll get his shoe deal...and if he plays well enough, he'll get a better one than was declined today.He lost out on a shoe deal in April, 2017, because his dad is an idiot.
Possible, but he won't get the deal he wants, he'll likely just get something similar to what he could get now but a year later, with more downside.Exactly. When/If he plays in the NBA to expectations, he'll get his shoe deal...and if he plays well enough, he'll get a better one than was declined today.
Sure. in the same way that people who like food can open a restaurant. Hypothetically possible assuming you don't mind the 80%+ chance it fails and you lose all your money.He could always create his own brand of shoe.
Say what you like, but the concept of a not-overpriced shoe isn't a BAD idea...What? You don't own a pair of Starbury's?
My kid has the Wall shoe. They are a great shoe, light, grippy, balanced.Actually not necessarily. John Wall is playing without a shoe deal this year and that was just for disagreeing about money. If a superstar can go a year with a deal and the shoe world still turns then a minor celebrity player like Ball might go without as well.
Impressed. My daughter is also 12 and a good player. She does not have the courage to take a charge yet. To be fair she's been sick for the last 8 months. Even if she was healthy I don't think she'd have the courage to take one yet. She was more fearless on D when she was 9.My kid has the Wall shoe. They are a great shoe, light, grippy, balanced.
She is great defender and I have great pic of her taking a charge and you see WALL on the soles of the shoes.
I have decided against sharing a picture of my 12 year old daughter.
Is she defending Lebron?Impressed. My daughter is also 12 and a good player. She does not have the courage to take a charge yet. To be fair she's been sick for the last 8 months. Even if she was healthy I don't think she'd have the courage to take one yet. She was more fearless on D when she was 9.
She is the Quinn Buckner of her age group. Below average offensively, but loves to pressure the ball. She takes charges on her check, she just beats kids to the spot and they run her over. There was probably a solid yer where she reached in and fouled every time. She has learned to not reach and as a skinny kid doesn't have to flop, she just gets knocked over. Learning to stand in on help side is another thing.Impressed. My daughter is also 12 and a good player. She does not have the courage to take a charge yet. To be fair she's been sick for the last 8 months. Even if she was healthy I don't think she'd have the courage to take one yet. She was more fearless on D when she was 9.
Those actually look fucking sweet. I would never pay that much for them, though.I can't wait to buy these. $495 is a steal!
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/look-lavar-lonzo-ball-release-first-big-baller-brand-sneaker-and-its-only-495/
Of course that's why and I'm sure they're already in the hole a bit from design, marketing, prototype and trademarking/patent fees.Side note.... I bet that the ridiculous prices, and almost 7 month out delivery date means that they have no money for production. They have to wait until they've sold a certain amount (or Lonzo gets some paychecks) before they'll have the money to pay whatever shitty factory they're hiring to produce the shoes.
I mean it's some generic shoe factory making it, but yes it's his brand. Shoes are pretty cheap to make if they don't have any high end sole tech. It's probably just nylon foam and rubber.so he actually did make his own shoe brand? This isn't someone else producing the shoe with Ball's face on it?
I find it interesting that sizes 14+ are $200 more. The ridiculous brand/endorsement markup really doesn't cover however many square inches of material are needed for each size?Side note.... I bet that the ridiculous prices, and almost 7 month out delivery date means that they have no money for production. They have to wait until they've sold a certain amount (or Lonzo gets some paychecks) before they'll have the money to pay whatever shitty factory they're hiring to produce the shoes.
They're actually one of the handful of athletic apparel companies that's experimenting with making product in the US.Companies like Under Armour that sell cheap crap from China
500 bucks for a pair means Ball has to be an astoundingly great player. Not just good. It's hard to see these shoes selling. 500 dollars is too much. Ball isn't Kanye.I actually think they will do alright if Ball turns out to be a good player. From a purely economic standpoint they are doing the right things: eliminating the middleman and staying in the news to promote your brand is good even if it means media criticism. See the Kardashians, Paris Hilton, Marilyn Manson, etc.
The shoes themselves are overpriced pieces of shit, but that is true of 99% of brand merchandise. It's not like you'll ever see Tom Brady endorsing Bill's Khakis. A New England company that makes stuff in America is never going to have the money to afford him. Companies like Under Armour that sell cheap crap from China are the ones that spend money on athlete endorsements.
Under Armour stuff is pretty decent quality, honestly all the high end basketball shoes are well made and have some really interesting tech development in them. Even then they sell between $95 and $180 usually. BBB isn't going anywhere if they charge $500 for what are clearly inferior products, especially since they don't have the aparatus in place to hit with new models new colorways, customs, new tech every few years etc. You have to be pretty incredible as a player to sell garbage shoes, I'm not sure it's even possible without a hyper-competitive price point.I actually think they will do alright if Ball turns out to be a good player. From a purely economic standpoint they are doing the right things: eliminating the middleman and staying in the news to promote your brand is good even if it means media criticism. See the Kardashians, Paris Hilton, Marilyn Manson, etc.
The shoes themselves are overpriced pieces of shit, but that is true of 99% of brand merchandise. It's not like you'll ever see Tom Brady endorsing Bill's Khakis. A New England company that makes stuff in America is never going to have the money to afford him. Companies like Under Armour that sell cheap crap from China are the ones that spend money on athlete endorsements.
Those are horrible. I wouldn't pay $10 for those slippers / sandals. They look like something I wore when I was 3 years old in the 80's.$220 for a pair of shower slides? That's awesome.
I didn't mean the slides were actually awesome, I was being sarcastic. Who the fuck would pay $220 for a pair of sandles? I think it's awesome in a train wreck kind of way.Those are horrible. I wouldn't pay $10 for those slippers / sandals. They look like something I wore when I was 3 years old in the 80's.
They are going to spend so much money in legal fees once the inevitable lawsuits come.Lavar BallVerified account @Lavarbigballer 23m23 minutes ago
Big Baller's loose! If you can't afford the ZO2'S, you're NOT a BIG BALLER!
Lavar is making me despise Lonzo and he hasn't played a game in the NBA yet