With athletes like Demarcus Cousins and the young Kyle Kuzma already under their belt, Puma will soon be able to add yet another star to their lineup with the up and coming LaMelo Ball. The youngest of the three Ball brothers at only 19, LaMelo is also the first of his siblings to sign a sneaker deal with another brand other than their family-owned Big Baller Brand. While not a member of the NCAA, LaMelo has made great strides during his current tenure as a player for the Illawarra Hawks of the Australia National Basketball League and is predicated by many to be the first pick of the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft.
Further details regarding his deal have yet to be revealed but this will surely help to further Puma’s place in the competitive basketball athletic wear circuit currently dominated by Nike and adidas with brands like New Balance ramping up their own basketball lines as well. Stay tuned to SoleSavy for future developments.
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