Just one day after their release, there has already been plenty of controversy surrounding the ZO2s, Lonzo Ball's brand new Big Baller Brand sneaker, which was announced Thursday afternoon. First, Twitter went wild on the exorbitant $495 price tag, and then, an Ohio State University football coach accused LaVar Ball of stealing the shoe's logo.
With so much attention surrounding the family and shoe, it was inevitable that someone in the NBA world would be asked about it, especially with Ball set to be a top pick later this summer in the 2017 NBA Draft.
Well, that person was Mike Brown, who is filling in as head coach for the Golden State Warriors right now, as they continue to be without Steve Kerr, who isn't expected back during their second-round series with the Jazz.
Brown was asked during a press conference Thursday whether or not he would buy his kids a pair of $500 sneakers, obviously in reference to the ZO2s.
The veteran coach didn't have to think long about his answer, as he immediately began laughing loudly.
After he had finished laughing, Brown replied, "uhh ...no." And then immediately began laughing again.
Seriously, that reaction is the greatest.
Hey, if LaVar Ball can get people to pay $495 (or more, there's a $995 autographed versiion for sale as well) for a pair of shoes, then more power to him, that's awesome.
But at the same time, it's pretty understandable why many people will react the way Brown did.
