It would take a lot for people to buy $200 Lonzo Ball sneakers
I asked you what the sneakers would need to come with. Your answers are comedy.
LaVar Ball is reportedly targeting a $200 price tag for his son, Lonzo Ball’s debut basketball sneaker. That number would put the UCLA standout’s first signature shoe ahead of the current sneaker prices for guys like James Harden, LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.
For starters, most of you wouldn’t pay anywhere near $200 for Ball’s kicks.
@SBNation pic.twitter.com/wnLrB15Zmv
— Kofbito Uchiha (@KofieYeboah) May 2, 2017
@SBNation @NickDePaula I've got a couple of Taco Bell sauce packets & an empty bag of Doritos in my car. Would that work?
— Jason Cornwell (@TheCornDog) May 2, 2017
@SBNation @NickDePaula A dented can of creamed corn.
— John English (@jermsguy) May 2, 2017
Knowing that, I tweeted this:
What do Lonzo Ball's sneakers need to come with for you to pay $200 for them? https://t.co/QIn6AcUS2v
— Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) May 2, 2017
Lonzo Ball is projected as the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, but that sneaker price, regardless of how good he will be in the future, is absurd for a rookie. Especially if it’s under his father’s Big Baller Brand and not a major sneaker company like Nike, adidas or Under Armour.
Here were some of the best responses to my question:
Some of you just want LaVar Ball to shut the hell up
@Krisplashed A notarized, legally-binding, written promise that I'll never have to see or hear from/about his father ever again.
— RegularEd (@RegularEd) May 2, 2017
A LaVar Ball gag order https://t.co/8JVrcup3yL
— #ViewsFromTheGrits (@MichellCClark) May 2, 2017
Written court order of a muzzle on his dad https://t.co/VbEx1Tj4nq
— Winston Wolf (@sid_dharta) May 2, 2017
@Krisplashed @SBNationNBA Duct tape for his mouth
— Jake (@coachJS20) May 2, 2017
@Krisplashed A one-way ticket for his Father to Antarctica
— Vince 22 (@VinceGagliardi) May 2, 2017
A promise that Lavar will go away. https://t.co/9HF1irs0x2
— Ty-Quinn (@tyragans) May 2, 2017
@Krisplashed LaVar Ball far away from them.
— Higher Maverick (@highermaverick) May 2, 2017
Lavar repellent laces https://t.co/szsJKVBtnu
— Knicks-Jets-4life (@knicksjets4life) May 2, 2017
Most of you just want your money back
My money back https://t.co/6kHdsGLNoR
— The Answer (@AdamTheAnswer) May 2, 2017
— Kung fu Kofie (@KofieYeboah) May 2, 2017
$150 back. https://t.co/94JCnhaTg2
— Faizal Khamisa (@SNFaizalKhamisa) May 2, 2017
Ten $20 bills. https://t.co/9G7Qq1rJZt
— John Henson (@John_Henson) May 2, 2017
$185 rebate https://t.co/DLXTWhal8V
— Tyler (@RegionRat14) May 2, 2017
A $215 rebate https://t.co/MNZOP5HWKA
— baby gronk fan accou (@ChiTown_Eazy) May 2, 2017
$190 in cash. https://t.co/mdYXmVpqCs
— Evan (@nerditry) May 2, 2017
— Spartans Gonna Eat (@spar1091) May 2, 2017
Some of you are trying to come up (and I don’t blame you)
A 400 dollar coupon https://t.co/OFsbDGep7s
— Brandon Pope TV (@BpopeTV) May 2, 2017
$500 in cash and my dignity https://t.co/N9FgauyaBt
— Captain Lou (@TheCaptainLou) May 2, 2017
@Krisplashed 200 in cash plus a 5% dividend for every month I own them
— G-Money (@gmm71) May 2, 2017
Liiiiiike $205 prolly? Cause then I gotta donate them. I want that gas money I refuse to litter. https://t.co/nIhyCvJvfJ
— Sporticus (@lazybone0203) May 2, 2017
— Zak (@zmamba25) May 2, 2017
A lot of you need an additional pair of sneakers
Shoes I actually want to buy https://t.co/gswzxS1T5h
— Richard Johnson (@RJ_Writes) May 2, 2017
A pair of all white yeezys https://t.co/VPLOph0HGq
— unblock me bae (@unblock_mebae) May 2, 2017
Be Air Jordan's https://t.co/hove2EhbDP
— Aokiji (@DukeOfZamunda) May 2, 2017
A pair of Nike VAPORMAX https://t.co/2VMBkrTF1l
— Sheen Lee (@SheenKL) May 2, 2017
A pair of LeBrons https://t.co/oU3Z6iGBDk
— Believeland Windians (@DFluckesFans) May 2, 2017
This guy might be onto something
2 Tickets to a NBA game of your choice. https://t.co/qu47W7FbHZ
— S〽️ooth (@2CoolSoSmooth) May 2, 2017
This guy needs to swing me half
$1000 rebate https://t.co/15Zsb5Ql3s
— JDL (@fatboyfit305) May 2, 2017
Some of you have some... very specific needs
@Krisplashed A man to cuddle me at night
— (@THE_JM_) May 2, 2017
@Krisplashed 2 strippers, a plate of wings, and some beer.
— EssTeeFYou (@EssTeeFYou) May 2, 2017
Beeper phone https://t.co/5RgOmn3DSQ
— . (@Flastar23) May 2, 2017
A private concert w/ @kanyewest & meet & greet https://t.co/wnM9tqmqkm
— Kanye 2020 ♊️ (@mystie03) May 2, 2017
A genie RT @Krisplashed: What do Lonzo Ball's sneakers need to come with for you to pay $200 for them? https://t.co/0YGh2Djrlk
— Randy Sauvage (@DariusGA97) May 2, 2017
Two of you need to pay your Internet bill
Better come with super bowl tickets and wifi tbh https://t.co/tRl46LbDWl
— AB (@alecbrooks2312) May 2, 2017
Wi-Fi & a $200 discount https://t.co/c6mKaqvMaY
— ChuckyT3 (@ChuckyT3) May 2, 2017
This guy should run for president
1. Free guac at Chipotle
— Abuelo Luís (@lewboy3) May 2, 2017
2. An edit tweet function
3. Remove Giggs from More Life https://t.co/mnNYUPTLWy
Not sure which gas this guy is talking about
Free gas for a month https://t.co/l5Q7qCYGNe
— Lil Bruh Nem (@darksindelegate) May 2, 2017
This guy is stressed
Bringing the #Sonics back. ✊ https://t.co/jDEHOxECWx
— Mr. Offseason (@MilesDaily) May 2, 2017
I hope this guy doesn’t skip leg day
$199 in change. https://t.co/K15NmopMoq
— Damon Del Rosario (@DamoKnowsSports) May 2, 2017
This guy forgot how money works
A $189 bill. https://t.co/nAu2n0Fz1O
— Joel Gunderson (@jgundy85) May 2, 2017
This guy needs to wake up
A fully furnished home. https://t.co/Mvn2BSUnLT
— mykawada (@Mark_Kawada) May 2, 2017
This guy’s tweet was kinda graphic
This guy
Directions to find the Ark of the Covenant https://t.co/Mvg1FB4M9D
— Chris Turner (@ChrisLTurner) May 2, 2017
This guy forgot Sacramento lost the DeMarcus Cousins deal
Guarantee the Kings have the 2nd overall pick this year and the 1st overall next draft https://t.co/QW7n0bNtjv
— SactownBabyGiraffe (@TimMaxwell22) May 2, 2017
Looks like the Balls have an uphill battle to convince Twitter to cop the Big Baller Brand’s first sneaker. Hopefully it looks good.