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Part 17: Lavar Ball on Starting JBA Basketball League and Why it Folded After 1 Season
Part 15: Lavar Ball on Nike Director Calling Him Worst Thing to Happen to Basketball in 100 Years
Part 1: Lavar Ball on Growing Up in South Central LA Around Crips & Bloods, Never Joining a Gang
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The value and reputation of basketball shoes in low-income communities sparked a heated conversation between Vlad and Lavar. The discussion centered on the high prices of sports kicks, with Vlad citing the infamous Starbury sneakers, a relatively cheap brand endorsed by Stephon Marbury. Lavar argued that the price of a basketball shoe did not necessarily correlate with its quality before Lonzo Ball's expensive shoes were brought into the conversation. Vlad pointed out structural issues with Lonzo's shoe line, which the player himself mentioned as they frequently ripped during games. Lavar put forth a counterargument, asserting that prototypes were initially created based on Lonzo's ideas, and any shortcomings did not cause injuries as the narrative often suggests. He promised to design better shoes that are completely conformed to his son Lonzo's foot, challenging typical shoe designs that he believes can cause harm if misused.
