{"id":806668,"date":"2026-08-08T10:39:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T10:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/806668\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T10:39:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T10:39:23","slug":"nba-fans-cant-believe-lamelo-ball-named-jesus-martin-luther-king-jr-in-answer-to-shoes-question","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/806668\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA fans can&#8217;t believe LaMelo Ball named Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr. in answer to shoes question"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>   <a class=\"fw\" href=\"https:\/\/profile.google.com\/cp\/Cg0vZy8xMWcxajNfc2h3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hitc.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> Follow us on Google Discover <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>LaMelo Ball can be quite a character sometimes, and his recent answer involving some of the biggest names in human history have greatly amused fans of the NBA.<\/p>\n<p>LaMelo Ball has never hesitated to be himself over the course of his basketball career. His unfiltered words and actions have at times gotten him into a little trouble, but fans have also found it endearing.<\/p>\n<p>Ball\u2019s star status in the NBA is unquestioned, though. His signature shoe line is an excellent example of how appealing his brand is, Puma gave Melo a 10-year, $100 million deal. <\/p>\n<p>As he prepares to begin a new chapter in his professional career with the Minnesota Timberwolves, LaMelo is also spending his offseason promoting his shoes. And this has resulted in an epic moment. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2206935174-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Orlando Magic v Charlotte Hornets\" class=\"wp-image-2453487\" \/>Photo by David Jensen\/Getty ImagesLaMelo Ball named three historical icons when asked who he would want to wear his shoes<\/p>\n<p>A basketball player\u2019s signature shoe is a big part of their professional identity. Ball is no exception to that, and his shoes often tend to have colourful, creative designs that reflect his unorthodox style. <\/p>\n<p>He was recently asked to pick three people he\u2019d want to wear his shoes. And without hesitating, Melo answered, saying, \u201cJesus, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X. Suffice to say, the video clip went viral. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m really curious about what goes down in Melo\u2019s head man,\u201d one fan wrote. \u201cYea man, I need that Ant and Melo post-game PR interview asap,\u201d said another. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cDope answer. Having them 3 wear your shoes trumps everybody,\u201d said a third fan. \u201cIt sounds utterly ridiculous but he not wrong, though,\u201d claimed a fourth. <\/p>\n<p>MORE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES STORIES<\/p>\n<p>          Who is on your NBA 2020s Mount Rushmore? \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f <\/p>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">The decade&#8217;s not over yet, but we want your four picks right now \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n<p>     <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/>   <\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou really can\u2019t tell if bro be trolling or if he\u2019s legit being serious,\u201d another fan observed. \u201cJust when I think this guy can\u2019t surprise me anymore, he says this,\u201d a sixth fan commented. <\/p>\n<p>While the question didn\u2019t specify if the people he should pick include the history of humanity, Melo seemed confident in his answer. 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