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Big Baller Brand

Big Baller Brand can make its NBA comeback with LiAngelo Ball

LiAngelo Ball holding G3 Lux Patriot Big Baller Brand shoe

It has been three years since a Big Baller Brand shoe has made an appearance in an NBA game. With turmoil surrounding the brand in 2019, the company took a hiatus and reappeared with a new marketing scheme.

The focus was to feature LiAngelo Ball, who at the time, was not playing basketball while rehabbing an injured ankle. Both Lonzo and LaMelo decided to distance themselves from the triple B’s, but LiAngelo stayed put along with father, LaVar.

Related: What LiAngelo Ball signing with Charlotte means

The brand is still holding strong, albeit not nearly to the tune it was in 2017, but relevant nonetheless. With LiAngelo now an official member of the Charlotte Hornets, Big Baller Brand can make its imprint back into the NBA.

LiAngelo was the last Ball brother to get his own signature shoe. The G3 Lux debuted in 2018, but again, was rarely seen during a game due to injury.

Lonzo Ball wearing Zo1.19 shoes

Lonzo Ball was the last NBA player to wear Big Baller Brand shoes in an NBA game. Photo by Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

LaVar has stated on numerous occasions he’d like to expand his brand to other athletes and offer them ownership in favor of an outright endorsement deal. He even pitched the idea to Kyrie Irving, whose NIKE deal is set to expire.

The triple B’s are not dead, but this can certainly offer a resuscitation of sorts for the brand.

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About the Author Published Sep 27, 2022

BRANDON WILLIAMS

Brandon Williams is an author, educator, basketball coach, and has been in sports media for over 10 years. He is the CEO and founder of Ball Exclusives. In 2018, Brandon assisted LaVar Ball and Big Baller Brand in the launch of its professional basketball league, the Junior Basketball Association (JBA League). Brandon was a key figure serving as the league's Director of Media Relations and in-game broadcaster for its live games. His debut book, The JBA League: A League of Our Own detailed a first-hand look of the highs and lows with starting a professional basketball league in a short period of time. In his free time, Brandon loves spending time with his wife and three children as well as playing basketball and golf.

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