LaMelo Ball
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The 2025 NBA All-Snub team
From Trae Young to Domantas Sabonis, here’s the list of almost NBA All-Stars
Culture
LaMelo Ball debuts his first lifestyle shoe with the Puma LaFrancé
Charlotte Hornets star and Puma collaborated on his first lifestyle shoe
Culture
How LaMelo Ball became the star Puma needed
His new MB.02 signature sneaker looks to follow the breakout success of its predecessor
Sports
Miles Bridges’ approach is paying off now for Hornets, and may pay off later for him
After turning down a contract extension from Charlotte, Bridges is off to a torrid start and may be playing his way into a more lucrative deal
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LaMelo Ball and the best debut performances in a first signature sneaker
From Michael Jordan in 1984 to Kobe Bryant with two brands and Trae Young’s game winner, the Charlotte Hornets star’s debut of the Puma MB.01 is in elite company
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LaMelo Ball’s confidence and star quality ignite Charlotte Hornets
The 2020-21 Rookie of the Year gives the Hornets high hopes for the upcoming season
Sports
The changing landscape of NBA shoe deals
This season, players are waiting for sneaker contracts that might never come
Sports
Today’s NBA stars can play in Europe and avoid America’s virulent racism
Other forward-thinking Black people left, including James Baldwin, Josephine Baker and Richard Wright
Sports
These players are likely done with college and headed to the NBA
We know the 2020 lottery picks, but here are a few others who will make some noise