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Hornets' LaMelo Ball Teams Up with Puma, Foot Locker to Give Basketball Court to YMCA

Paul KasabianJan 17, 2024

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball, Puma and Foot Locker teamed up to donate a new basketball court to the George E. Simmons YMCA in Charlotte.

Nick DePaula relayed the news:

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Victor Deng of Complex pointed out some details.

"Fans of Ball's Puma MB sneaker line will instantly recognize the design of the court, as it's directly inspired by his Rick and Morty collab," Deng wrote.

"Additional details include Ball's signature logo at the baseline and Foot Locker branding at the midcourt."

Ball, who signed a shoe deal with Puma before he entered the NBA in 2020, is also part of Foot Locker's Heart of Sneakers platform.

The 22-year-old Ball has averaged a career-high 24.6 points, 7.8 assists and 5.6 rebounds in his fourth NBA season.