Despite signing a maximum agreement with the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball’s 2023–24 season hasn’t gone according to plan. Injuries have been the most prominent aspect of his season. Yet, Ball’s status as one of the NBA’s most promising young players is undeniable.
One company that has benefited greatly from Melo’s success is Puma, a sneaker brand. The latest iteration of Ball’s MB.03 sneaker, developed in collaboration with Puma, features an Eastern aesthetic.
To celebrate the Chinese New Year in February, Puma will release MB.03 “Year of the Dragon” in January. The sneaker will be available in the classic Puma color combination of peach and gold. Clаw marks appear on the shoe’s mesh upper, which is the main material of construction. What could be a dragon’s clаw marks are these peachy colors.
An inscription reading “RARE” accompanied by a dragon’s fire spewing from its beak appears on the shoe’s tongue. Perched peach, the words “Not From Here” appear just above the vamp, where the laces begin in the eyelets of LaMelo’s jersey, No. 1. On the reverse side, near the heel, you can see the Puma emblem, the letters M.E.L.O. 1.1.1, and the phrase “One of One.”
There have been rumors that the “Year of the Dragon” PUMA MB.03 dropped on December 29, 2023. Nevertheless, not every Puma store carries the sneaker. The basketball sneaker is a joint creation of Puma and Ball’s “LaFrance” label. It will soon be available in stores and costs $120.
“Tоxic” by LaMelo Ball and MB.03 from Puma
The MB.03 Tоxic album, co-released by LaMelo Ball and Puma in October 2023, reflected the top player’s off-court and on-court demeanor. The MB.30 “Tоxic” sneaker by Melo features a neon top and an extraterrestrial backdrop.
Designed to assist LeMelo Ball perform at his best on the court, the shoe boasts cutting-edge technology and an attractive appearance. Melo can unleash devastating court moves in the “Tоxic” sneaker with to its NITROTM midsole and double-layered mesh fabric.
The “Tоxic” LaMelo Ball with the MB.03 from Puma
The “Tоxic” LaMelo Ball with the MB.03 from Puma
Melo was heavily involved in the design process since his La France brand and Puma worked together to build the shoe. If you believe Melo, he is not of this earth, then you will love the Tоxic MB.03 colorway. Like Melo’s tattoos, the designs on the sneaker are a reflection of his body art.
In order to facilitate quick cuts and maintain balance, the shoe’s outsole is constructed of rubber, while the TPU Clip adds additional support to the heel.
The MB.03 Tоxic may be purchased at any Puma retail shop or online at the official Puma website. The sneaker debuted on October 27, 2023, and retails for $125.