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Potential No. 1 overall pick LaMelo Ball confirmed Friday on Instagram that he has signed a multi-year endorsement contract with PUMA ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft.
A report surfaced last month indicating that Ball was close to signing with the apparel company and he has now confirmed that news. The terms of the contract are not yet known but the 19-year-old was expected to field offers from several different companies.
Ball will join a brand attempting to strengthen its place in the basketball market. PUMA has signed the likes of Kyle Kuzma, Marcus Smart, R.J. Barrett, Kendrick Nunn, Michael Porter Jr. and several others in recent years in an attempt to compete with other brands.
LaMelo Ball confirms reports that he’s signing a multi-year shoe deal with Puma. pic.twitter.com/LCZxZruOLM
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) September 11, 2020
Ball is considered to be a first-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft with many believing he could potentially be the top selection after a strong season abroad in Australia’s National Basketball League. Ball averaged 17 points, 7.5 rebounds, seven assists and 1.7 steals in 12 games with the Illawarra Hawks.
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