Lavar Ball has received plenty of criticism for charging $495 for Lonzo Ball’s signature shoe but it appears that Ball has a fan in Seahawks star Michael Bennett.
When Ball released his son’s shoes earlier this week, Bennett expressed his admiration for the elder Ball’s entrepreneurial spirit.
I will buy 2 pair I respect what u doing
— Michael Bennett (@mosesbread72) May 5, 2017
I will buy two pair where do I get them I respect what u doing
— Michael Bennett (@mosesbread72) May 5, 2017
Bennett’s tweet led to a spirited discussion between himself and fans.
What he is doing is costing his kids millions
— gettingtooold (@crader76) May 5, 2017
Lol i don't care if u respect me lol
— Michael Bennett (@mosesbread72) May 5, 2017
no one wants his kids because they haven't proven anything and their father is crazy
— Dylan Sogor (@DylanSogor) May 5, 2017
Keep buying Nike and Adidas n go visit their factories and see if u still feel that way
— Michael Bennett (@mosesbread72) May 5, 2017
I wear Nike lol I'm Nike athlete I'm not going to hate on someone because he is doing things different
— Michael Bennett (@mosesbread72) May 5, 2017
So our $500 for the Z02s will go toward well paid athletic shoe factory workers, AND prove we are BIG BALLERS??? Sign me up for a pair!
— undeniable plausibility ⚪ (@shhwagah) May 7, 2017
https://twitter.com/R3G3N3RAT3/status/860836366216835072
Bruh I don't care what he's doing I'm not buying ANYONE's $450 dollar shoes. that's groceries right there.
— The speed guy🇺🇦 (@dkjr12) May 5, 2017
First you're wearing Nike. Second, where do you think he is manufacturing these shoes?
— Bhavik Patel (@bhavikpatel576) May 6, 2017
Who do you think is making his shoes?? 😂 Mike from the U.S. making $40/hour? ….i don't think so
— CoopALoop (@KevinsPlaybook) May 7, 2017
While I agree with Bennett that there’s something noble about Ball wanting his son’s to own their own business instead of working for a large corporation it just seems the way he’s going about it in the most obnoxious way possible.