Hornets Guard LaMelo Ball Back in Go-Kart for New Shoe Ad

Originally posted on Charlotte Hornets on SI
By Carson Cash | Last updated Sep 24, 2024 10:29 AM ET

Earlier this month, Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball introduced his latest PUMA MB.04 shoes, and the buzz has been strong. The ad for his fourth signature shoe features LaMelo zipping around in his go-kart, playfully claiming, “This is Melo’s world. Y’all just living in it.” It’s a lighthearted, fun message that fits the “1 of 1” persona perfectly.

Puma's new ad for LaMelo Ball's MB.04 LaFrancé shoes.

"This is Melo's world. Y'all just living in it." pic.twitter.com/WcmT1iCKP0
— /r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) September 13, 2024

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen LaMelo in his go-kart. A while back, videos surfaced of him riding it on the roof of his uptown condo, sparking some debate. Critics were quick to call him immature, questioning his off-court behavior.

I am on the roof chillin and i catch Melo just casually riding his go-kart lol pic.twitter.com/iaZIMNEAWD
— (@jrloading) June 5, 2024

Alongside the MB.04, LaMelo and PUMA are also dropping a new colorway of his PUMA LaFrancé 1:1. The unique patterns and vibrant colors give the shoe a unique look that sets it apart from traditional basketball sneakers. With this new colorway, LaMelo continues to combine his love for fashion with his signature on-court style.

This new LaMelo Ball color way is sleek. pic.twitter.com/OSP8IFiHkk
— Carson Cash (@akaCK_) September 24, 2024

With training camp just around the corner, Ball and the Hornets are gearing up for another season. The Hornets star guard will have a big season ahead of him if he can stay healthy in his MB.04's.