Nike, Under Armour & Adidas passing on Lonzo Ball
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feel bad for Lonzo Ball . . . his dad is an embarrassment. Honestly, seems like a good kid and the fact that he tolerates his old man should say that he is a good son more than a statement that he wants what his daddy wants. Seems like fans of the sport are expecting him to create some sort of father/son angst in order to improve his image, as if that is even possible. Not sure what he can do for himself at this point other than just get in the league and start doing his job.
Yeah, we agree that he's way over the top.
Sincerely,
Earl Woods, Richard Williams, and the Mom from Mommy Dearest.
Sounds like those three companies got together and 'black balled' him.
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the fact that he wants this rolled into his kids contracts has con man written all over it. if lonzo was as good as daddy claims he would let his kid get the shoe deal, then wear is BBB shirts, then the kids would want BBB gear and some shoe company would buy it. But sadly it seems like ol dad is just trying to get rich quick off his son
Nah. He'll go to his grave thinking the rest of the entire world are dipshits.
Mayne his dad will realize he really IS a dipshit once his actions start affecting the money.
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Speaking of target....that G brand might work. it could be "great big balls brand"
He knows his kids are not as good as he is making them out to be - second one is a 3 star player and third one is decent but pretty small. Like an earlier poster said if these kids were as good as he claims they are the marketplace and demand for their products would allow him to make boatloads of cash. Lebron did not have to fabricate demand for his products and make people want them.
This is a sad case where a dad is trying to make $$ off of his kids by being loud and bold, and it is very similar to what Deion did to market himself to the NFL and sponsors. Difference is Deion had talent and was not a former college player who averaged 2 points a game but says he could take Jordan.![[eyeroll]](http://l.yimg.com/j/assets/img/emoticons/rolleye/rolleye0011.r191677.gif "Eye roll [eyeroll]")
This is a sad case where a dad is trying to make $$ off of his kids by being loud and bold, and it is very similar to what Deion did to market himself to the NFL and sponsors. Difference is Deion had talent and was not a former college player who averaged 2 points a game but says he could take Jordan.
Maybe he can try SharkTank, that would be a blast to watch him get told No by 5 more people!
Kangaroo still available, they even have a small pocket on the side to put the million dollar checks in.
Since his Dad said he was better than Jordan he should be getting his own shoe deal too.
Since his Dad said he was better than Jordan he should be getting his own shoe deal too.
I would love to watch Mr. Wonderful dismantle this guy.....You're Dead to Me!!!
There ya go.
Hey Lavar, "PAYLESS is on the phone"
Lonzo needs to put some distance between him and his dad. His big mouth father is hurting his marketability.
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I was at Pitino's camp when Mash arrived shortly after signing with Fila. I'll never forget him talking about getting a Ferrari in the deal but trading it bc he couldn't drive a stick shift.
Can literally hear him saying "I think the product is fine, but what do I need you for??
I imagine his kids are scared to death of him, Lonzo cows around him every time they are seen together. I think it's funny, there are consequences to having loose lips and fat head is finding that out. The kid will be fine.
Paul Orndorff is on shark tank? Apparently it isn't the kind of show I thought it was. Might check it out.
totally agree that eventually he does need to do this. just because lavar raised him doesn't mean everything. someday lavar won't be there and what is lonzo going to do. funny us discussing this over a lotto pick lmao.
Lonzo is overrated. He can't play defense and his shooting mechanics are crap. He can't drive to basket because he is too frail and avoids contact. He can't hit a mid range jumper to save his life. He not fast, explosive or that althetic.
Lonzo is a 6'6 guard that is an incredible passer and has hit a high percentage of three points shots even though his mechanics aren't that great. He is a unique player because of advanced passing skills to go along with his size. I just don't see him going ahead of guys like Tatum, Jackson, Fultz, Monk, Fox, etc.
Lonzo is a 6'6 guard that is an incredible passer and has hit a high percentage of three points shots even though his mechanics aren't that great. He is a unique player because of advanced passing skills to go along with his size. I just don't see him going ahead of guys like Tatum, Jackson, Fultz, Monk, Fox, etc.
The same no enthusiasm Ball that got eat alive by Fox? The same white guys can't play Ball that blamed his teammates for us beating them? The same do everything Ball that had no good stats against us?
I don't blame Lonzo for not wanting to cut him off though. That's his dad at the end of the day so I'm sure he doesn't sweat it and is probably use to dealing with him after all these years. It's more sad from the dads side for not understanding that what is best for his son is that he shuts up and goes away. The longer he inserts himself in everything to do with his sons the more hate he's gonna earn his whole family. Lonzo was a fun player to watch but i rooted against him every game because of his clown dad
