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Earlier today first-round prospect Lonzo Ball unveiled his first signature shoe, the ZO2: Prime, produced by his family’s Big Baller Brand. The shoes were immediately made available for pre-order for $495 for sizes 8-13.5 and $695 for sizes 14 and 15.
While the debut shoe, the ZO:2 Prime, looks incredibly good for a debut design, many took exception to the price.
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As with anything related to the Ball family lately, the internet had some opinions to share and today you might say they held nothing back. Below are just a few highlights from this afternoon.
Regarding the price:
Hey @Lavarbigballer real big baller brands don’t over charge kids for shoes. pic.twitter.com/N2U0VPXXyt
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) May 4, 2017
The price tag of the Big Baller Brand ZO2 vs. Watching a full season of the Memphis Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/ZXqHvGCRRw
— Alexis Morgan (@alexiskmorgan) May 4, 2017
I believe the highest price for a general release of a Jordan shoe has been $400.
The Lonzo Ball shoe is $495.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 4, 2017
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
Opinion from Insiders:
Shoe industry analyst @NPDMattPowell on new Lonzo Ball shoe: “This is a setback. None of the shoe companies are going to sign him now.”
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 4, 2017
Lonzo Ball’s signature shoe unveiling is making more noise than top tier signature athletes…
With no media event. Amazing!
— Gerard Smith (@GRocSmith) May 4, 2017
Then there were memes:
Lavar and Lonzo Ball before the release of the ZO2 sneakers. ? #BBB pic.twitter.com/khml65Ffta
— Athlete Texts (@AthletesTexts) May 4, 2017
Nike executives when they see Lonzo Ball trapped in the BBB store pic.twitter.com/T1b19ZRNwt
— Bruh Report (@BruhReport) May 4, 2017
“Aight hold the shoe up”
“Dad….”
“HOLD THE SHOE UP BEFORE I BEAT YOUR ASS LIVE ON FIRST TAKE” pic.twitter.com/5h0MTUgqhW
— MJ? (@The_6ix_man) May 4, 2017
Name a more iconic trio. pic.twitter.com/LcSk5TjAzb
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 4, 2017
Lonzo Ball: Raider of the Lost Kobes. pic.twitter.com/oKSNeJQasE
— Cycle (@bycycle) May 4, 2017
Accurate #BigBallerBrand pic.twitter.com/UiuqxMHEqj
— Dan Ryan Santos (@DDankW1lder) May 4, 2017
Lonzo Ball reveals his new shoe for $500 pic.twitter.com/0TH5o6j8YL
— Tom Brazy ?? (@Chuck__Says) May 4, 2017
BOOOOOOOOOY, IF YOU DON’T GET… pic.twitter.com/vnGPFH4b4K
— 11 more! GO SPURS GO (@AdrianNeenan) May 4, 2017
LOOK: Twitter unleashes absolute fury on LaVar, Lonzo Ball’s new $495 sneakershttps://t.co/5p2tdWHw5F pic.twitter.com/jhtlTp4dy2
— CBS Sports NBA (@CBSSportsNBA) May 4, 2017
Then the disrespect:
Lonzo and LaVar Ball slanging Big Baller Brands for $500??? pic.twitter.com/TcmSIoPSID
— Legends (@LegendsofCH) May 4, 2017
When Lonzo ball shoes off his new baller brand shoes #BigBallerBrand pic.twitter.com/sJeGcVUCKZ
— Marcus (@youknowmarcus) May 4, 2017
Found this on the interwebs. Accurate. #BigBallerBrand pic.twitter.com/Us29g1KEfP
— Frank Digital (@SNKR_ATiC) May 4, 2017
“DS, ZO2 Prime, size 10.5, $1000 shipped. Serious inquiries only. Please be Paypal, Venmo, Cash app ready. Please RT.” pic.twitter.com/TP82btJQxi
— Civilian At Earth (@MF_Brown) May 4, 2017
