Lavar Ball Research Paper
He has made the news the past couple of weeks for all the wrong reasons. The father of UCLA men’s basketball star Lonzo Ball, Lavar Ball is embroiled in multiple controversies stemming from comments made regarding his sons. He has three sons: Lonzo, star at ULCA, LaMelo and LiAngelo who plays basketball at Chino Highs High School in California. Simply put, he does not think any basketball player is better than his sons are, and wants the best for them.
Recently, talking to USA Today Sports, Ball said of a shoe deal, “A billion dollars, it has to be there. That’s our number, a billion, straight out the gate. And you don’t even have to give it to me all up front. Give us $100 mil over 10 years.”
Indeed, his assessment has mixed reaction in the sports world, some agree with him and others do not. …show more content…
In addition, one of his supporters, Colin Cowherd, the host of the Fox Sports show, “The Herd” explained why he likes Lonzo Ball tactics.
He said, “Everybody's laughing at him. But he created a brand called the 'Big Baller Brand.' And the motto of that company is, 'Built for this.' So I'm going to give you the mottos of all the other four big brands in that space. Under Armour is, 'Protect this house.' Nike is, 'Just do it.' Adidas is, 'Impossible is nothing.' And Big Baller Brand is, 'Built for this.' Fits right in."
Ball critics points out that he is adding unnecessary media attention on his son before he becomes drafted to the NBA.
They warn that if his son does not succeed in the NBA, blame could be pointed to Lavar.
Furthermore, it is important to note that Tigers Woods father was criticized for highly promoting his son’s golf skills as the prodigy was growing. Moreover, we all know what type of golfer, Woods became – an all-time great. Therefore, maybe there is a method to Lonzo Ball “seemingly” madness because if either of his sons became stars, he will have silenced his critics. He already has his Big Baller Brand (BBB) that is getting more attention every time he appears on network television shows, namely FOX Sports1 “Undisputed”, or ESPN’s “Sports Nation”.
Ultimately, one has to wonder what type of impact this has on Lonzo Ball as he attempts to finish his year our strong in preparation for the NBA jump. If, so he is projected to be a high first round draft pick in the year’s upcoming draft that some say is the best in years. It he right or is he wrong, only time will tell for Lavar Ball. Anyways, Lonzo Ball is must see television with the ULCA Bruins men’s basketball
team.
Recently, talking to USA Today Sports, Ball said of a shoe deal, “A billion dollars, it has to be there. That’s our number, a billion, straight out the gate. And you don’t even have to give it to me all up front. Give us $100 mil over 10 years.”
Indeed, his assessment has mixed reaction in the sports world, some agree with him and others do not. …show more content…
In addition, one of his supporters, Colin Cowherd, the host of the Fox Sports show, “The Herd” explained why he likes Lonzo Ball tactics.
He said, “Everybody's laughing at him. But he created a brand called the 'Big Baller Brand.' And the motto of that company is, 'Built for this.' So I'm going to give you the mottos of all the other four big brands in that space. Under Armour is, 'Protect this house.' Nike is, 'Just do it.' Adidas is, 'Impossible is nothing.' And Big Baller Brand is, 'Built for this.' Fits right in."
Ball critics points out that he is adding unnecessary media attention on his son before he becomes drafted to the NBA.
They warn that if his son does not succeed in the NBA, blame could be pointed to Lavar.
Furthermore, it is important to note that Tigers Woods father was criticized for highly promoting his son’s golf skills as the prodigy was growing. Moreover, we all know what type of golfer, Woods became – an all-time great. Therefore, maybe there is a method to Lonzo Ball “seemingly” madness because if either of his sons became stars, he will have silenced his critics. He already has his Big Baller Brand (BBB) that is getting more attention every time he appears on network television shows, namely FOX Sports1 “Undisputed”, or ESPN’s “Sports Nation”.
Ultimately, one has to wonder what type of impact this has on Lonzo Ball as he attempts to finish his year our strong in preparation for the NBA jump. If, so he is projected to be a high first round draft pick in the year’s upcoming draft that some say is the best in years. It he right or is he wrong, only time will tell for Lavar Ball. Anyways, Lonzo Ball is must see television with the ULCA Bruins men’s basketball
team.