CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 9: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets passes the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on May 9, 2021 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE

LaMelo debuts signature shoe

5 years ago

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LaMelo Ball has his first signature sneaker with Puma.

The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year showed off the new MB1 while watching his Charlotte Hornets in summer league action Sunday.

LaMelo Ball debuts his first @PumaHoops signature shoe, the MB1, at NBA Summer League. pic.twitter.com/6w7qZ9vT42
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) August 8, 2021

The MB1, which was also the name of Ball's signature shoe with Big Baller Brand, features "1 of 1" printed on the tongue tab and "not from here" beneath the laces.

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Ball signed with Puma in October 2020, joining an NBA roster that includes Deandre Ayton, Marvin Bagley III, Michael Porter Jr., Kyle Kuzma, and Danny Green.