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| founder = [[LaVar Ball]] |
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==ZO2== |
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In May 2017, Big Baller Brand announced a November 2017 release of its first shoe, the ZO2. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19311049/big-baller-brand-unveils-debut-zo2-shoe-lonzo-ball|title=Ball debuts shoe line; main pair to cost $495|publisher=|accessdate=6 May 2017}}</ref> The base price of $495 garnered significant media attention.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/05/sports/basketball/lonzo-lavar-ball-shoes-zo2.html|title=At $495, Lonzo Ball’s ZO2 Sneakers Have Tastemakers Saying No Thanks|first=Marc|last=Tracy|date=5 May 2017|publisher=|accessdate=6 May 2017|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nba/2017/05/05/big-baller-brand-lonzo-shoe-athletes-react|title=Athletes react to Big Baller Brand's ZO2 release|first=SI|last=Wire|publisher=|accessdate=6 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/05/05/big-baller-brands-500-shoes-are-another-shameless-and-smart-move-by-lavar-ball/|title=Big Baller Brand’s $500 shoes are another shameless — and smart — move by LaVar Ball|date=5 May 2017|publisher=[[The Washington Post]]|accessdate=7 May 2017}}</ref> LaVar Ball responded on [[Twitter]] to critiques of the shoes' price: "If you can't afford the ZO2'S, you're NOT a BIG BALLER," for which he received further media criticism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2707881-lavar-ball-says-anyone-who-cant-afford-lonzos-zo2-isnt-a-big-baller|title=LaVar Ball Says Anyone Who Can't Afford Lonzo's ZO2 Isn't a 'Big Baller'|first=Adam|last=Wells|publisher=|accessdate=6 May 2017}}</ref> |
In May 2017, Big Baller Brand announced a November 2017 release of its first shoe, the ZO2. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19311049/big-baller-brand-unveils-debut-zo2-shoe-lonzo-ball|title=Ball debuts shoe line; main pair to cost $495|publisher=|accessdate=6 May 2017}}</ref> The base price of $495 garnered significant media attention.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/05/sports/basketball/lonzo-lavar-ball-shoes-zo2.html|title=At $495, Lonzo Ball’s ZO2 Sneakers Have Tastemakers Saying No Thanks|first=Marc|last=Tracy|date=5 May 2017|publisher=|accessdate=6 May 2017|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nba/2017/05/05/big-baller-brand-lonzo-shoe-athletes-react|title=Athletes react to Big Baller Brand's ZO2 release|first=SI|last=Wire|publisher=|accessdate=6 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/05/05/big-baller-brands-500-shoes-are-another-shameless-and-smart-move-by-lavar-ball/|title=Big Baller Brand’s $500 shoes are another shameless — and smart — move by LaVar Ball|date=5 May 2017|publisher=[[The Washington Post]]|accessdate=7 May 2017}}</ref> LaVar Ball responded on [[Twitter]] to critiques of the shoes' price: "If you can't afford the ZO2'S, you're NOT a BIG BALLER," for which he received further media criticism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2707881-lavar-ball-says-anyone-who-cant-afford-lonzos-zo2-isnt-a-big-baller|title=LaVar Ball Says Anyone Who Can't Afford Lonzo's ZO2 Isn't a 'Big Baller'|first=Adam|last=Wells|publisher=|accessdate=6 May 2017}}</ref> |
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In an interview with [[Colin Cowherd]] in May 2017, Ball said that if the big shoe companies like [[Nike]], [[Adidas]], or [[Under Armour]] want to make a deal with his Big Baller Brand, the asking price is $3 billion. He also said that Baller has sold between 400 to 520 ZO2 shoes.<ref>http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19404697/lavar-ball-now-wants-3b-shoe-cos-want-get-deal</ref> In another interview, Ball described the shoes as "stitching and glue," stating that they were "not that big of a deal."<ref name="stitchingandglue">{{Cite news|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lavar-ball-says-495-big-baller-brand-shoes-nothing-more-than-stitching-and-glue/|title=LaVar Ball says $495 Big Baller Brand shoes nothing more than 'stitching and glue'|first=Chris|last=Barnewall|publisher=CBS|date=June 5, 2017|accessdate=June 5, 2017}}</ref> |
In an interview with [[Colin Cowherd]] in May 2017, Ball said that if the big shoe companies like [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]], [[Adidas]], or [[Under Armour]] want to make a deal with his Big Baller Brand, the asking price is $3 billion. He also said that Baller has sold between 400 to 520 ZO2 shoes.<ref>http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19404697/lavar-ball-now-wants-3b-shoe-cos-want-get-deal</ref> In another interview, Ball described the shoes as "stitching and glue," stating that they were "not that big of a deal."<ref name="stitchingandglue">{{Cite news|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lavar-ball-says-495-big-baller-brand-shoes-nothing-more-than-stitching-and-glue/|title=LaVar Ball says $495 Big Baller Brand shoes nothing more than 'stitching and glue'|first=Chris|last=Barnewall|publisher=CBS|date=June 5, 2017|accessdate=June 5, 2017}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 03:08, 11 June 2017
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| Company type | Private |
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| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | LaVar Ball |
| Headquarters | Chino Hills, California, U.S. |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | LaVar Ball (Founder, CEO) |
| Products | |
| Website | bigballerbrand |
| Footnotes / references Key people, Founder;[1] | |
Big Baller Brand is an American company that designs, manufactures, and sells sports apparel, footwear, and accessories.[citation needed] It was launched in 2016 by LaVar Ball in conjunction with his son Lonzo Ball.[citation needed]
ZO2
In May 2017, Big Baller Brand announced a November 2017 release of its first shoe, the ZO2. [2] The base price of $495 garnered significant media attention.[3][4][5] LaVar Ball responded on Twitter to critiques of the shoes' price: "If you can't afford the ZO2'S, you're NOT a BIG BALLER," for which he received further media criticism.[6] In an interview with Colin Cowherd in May 2017, Ball said that if the big shoe companies like Nike, Adidas, or Under Armour want to make a deal with his Big Baller Brand, the asking price is $3 billion. He also said that Baller has sold between 400 to 520 ZO2 shoes.[7] In another interview, Ball described the shoes as "stitching and glue," stating that they were "not that big of a deal."[8]
References
- ^ Kay, Stanley (May 18, 2017). "LaVar Ball now wants $3 billion for a Big Baller Brand co-branding deal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
- ^ "Ball debuts shoe line; main pair to cost $495". Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ Tracy, Marc (5 May 2017). "At $495, Lonzo Ball's ZO2 Sneakers Have Tastemakers Saying No Thanks". Retrieved 6 May 2017 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Wire, SI. "Athletes react to Big Baller Brand's ZO2 release". Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ "Big Baller Brand's $500 shoes are another shameless — and smart — move by LaVar Ball". The Washington Post. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- ^ Wells, Adam. "LaVar Ball Says Anyone Who Can't Afford Lonzo's ZO2 Isn't a 'Big Baller'". Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19404697/lavar-ball-now-wants-3b-shoe-cos-want-get-deal
- ^ Barnewall, Chris (June 5, 2017). "LaVar Ball says $495 Big Baller Brand shoes nothing more than 'stitching and glue'". CBS. Retrieved June 5, 2017.