So, Lonzo Ball’s shoe, or should was say, Lavar Ball’s shoe has dropped and the ZO2 twitter reaction is great! I must admit, The ZO2’s aren’t as ugly as I expected. I mean, they’re ugly, but they’re not “Curry 2” ugly. The worst part is the giant logos/graphics splashed all over them. The Big Ball Brand designs look like they were developed by who ever came up with the late 90’s “And 1” line.
Big Baller’s loose! If you can’t afford the ZO2’S, you’re NOT a BIG BALLER! ?
— Lavar Ball (@Lavarbigballer) May 4, 2017
Okay, it’s a black and gold shoe. It worked for Jordan. His first shoe was revolutionary and banned by the NBA for being black. But, Lonzo Ball isn’t Michael Jodarn and Lavar Ball is still an asshole. Did we mention the best part? The Z02’s are $495. Also, there’s matching flip flops for $295.
Let’s check in with twitter to see what they have to say…
We’ll keep it in house with Eddie’s tweet, that actually made me spit water all over my computer screen.
First person I see wearing ZO2's gets a flat tire
— Eddie Skorupa (@Eddie_ThePAS) May 5, 2017
@BleacherReport @toryan_large 495??? They better be like them shoes bow wow wore in Like Mike
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) May 4, 2017
Lonzo Ball’s first signature shoe.
The name: ZO2 – ??
The price tag: $495 – Hell nah bruh pic.twitter.com/vT5LHPNZQ2— Aaron Dodson (@aardodson) May 4, 2017
This isn’t about shoes. It’s just great. Get ’em Dicky V!
@Lavarbigballer U better be working with ur guy on D / if he plays D like he did in @NCAA @Isaih_Thomas @JohnWall @StephenCurry30 will light him up for 50!
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) May 5, 2017
Hey @Lavarbigballer real big baller brands don’t over charge kids for shoes. pic.twitter.com/N2U0VPXXyt
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) May 4, 2017
You know what they say, assholes of a feather, flock together…
Trying to order Lonzo Ball’s new shoe, definitely supporting dude‼️
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) May 4, 2017
I believe the highest price for a general release of a Jordan shoe has been $400.
The Lonzo Ball shoe is $495.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 4, 2017
This shoe costs $495. I wouldn’t even pay that amount if it came with Lonzo Ball as an accessory. pic.twitter.com/MD2MtEkQz1
— Zito (@_Zeets) May 4, 2017
The Lonzo Ball shoes cost as much as GUCCI LOAFERS.
No. No. No. pic.twitter.com/Yn9ua93YeM
— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) May 4, 2017
When I was a kid I could barely get $14.95 for some Starbury’s… “hey mom can I borrow 5hundo for some shoes” https://t.co/TTwR0zQf3K
— Frank Kaminsky III (@FSKPart3) May 4, 2017
Two years ago I interviewed high school star Lonzo Ball postgame. Now I can’t afford even one pair of his shoes. Life comes at you fast. pic.twitter.com/xT1QwCY1CS
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) May 4, 2017
UPDATE: Last but not least, ZO2 is more importantly the name of the rock band from IFC’s show Z ROCK, which @mikeMaher reminded me of on twitter earlier!
Z02 is the name of the band from the show Z Rock. What a ripoff. I hope Lonzo is paying them royalties. @ProducerCavi https://t.co/d9iTi8xDt7
— mike Maher.¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@mikeMaher) May 5, 2017