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The Next Possible Step For LiAngelo Ball Is...
Wednesday, December 27, 2017 - 5:24pm | 749After a bizarre decision to leave UCLA to play professionally in Lithuania, it may be time for LiAngelo Ball to face reality and take a more logical approach to success in professional sports. A former Wisconsin guard called the family’s choice to play in Lithuania "the worst possible...
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Analysis: Basketball Corruption Scandal Could Be The NCAA's Tipping Point
Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 2:04pm | 1053It's news that shocked the basketball world. The FBI cracked down on several college basketball programs for two alleged schemes of paying players — and assistant coaches funneling players to NBA agents. Those involved in the sport are less than surprised. This type of activity has been...
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NBA Draft Recap: Big Baller Brands Scale Back Endorsement Deals While Basketball Slows
Friday, June 23, 2017 - 4:34pm | 1068The NBA draft often serves as one of the biggest platforms for major footwear companies. It offers these brands the opportunity to secure the next wave of talent that will be leaders in the basketball segment. Josh Jackson A Key Move For UA The most notable signing of the draft could be from...
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Can Lonzo Ball Make NBA History By Creating An Independent Shoe Brand?
Monday, May 1, 2017 - 9:20am | 1040Through a simple process of elimination, it was easy to tell none of the major footwear companies would be signing projected top-five pick, Lonzo Ball, to an endorsement deal ahead of the upcoming NBA draft. The Ball Family Ball and his father LaVar, managed to alienate adidas AG(ADR) (OTC: ADDYY...
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The Curious Case Of Lavar, Lonzo, LiAngelo And LaMelo Ball
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 12:42pm | 1008Charles Barkley may have some competition. Over the past year, Lavar Ball has emerged as the most outspoken figure in basketball... before any of his three sons have even entered the NBA. The hype surrounding America’s first basketball family continues to flourish as we near the NCAA...