Sneaker News Updated February 26th, 2025: LaMelo Ball’s PUMA MB.04 “Neon” is scheduled to release March 28th for $125. Our “Where To Buy” section below will update with purchase links as we approach that date.
WHERE TO BUY
Mens Puma MB.04
US 03/28/2025 Friday
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Original article published February 7th, 2025:
How does the NBA’s second-leading fan vote getter among backcourt players miss the All-Star Game? LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets amassed more tallies than Steph Curry, Luka Doncic, and Jalen Brunson. In fact, only MVP-frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had more votes among guards, yet the PUMA signature athlete will be watching the All-Star Weekend festivities from his living room.
Isn’t the whole point of the All-Star Game is to showcase the league’s most popular talents? He certainly has the stat-line to back it up, but his limited availability (he’s played in just 31 of Charlotte’s 48 games) and the fact that he’s not orchestrating wins (Charlotte among the worst in the league) factors into why he’ll be sitting out in what may be his best statistical season yet.
All-Star snubs aside, he still has one of the game’s most compelling signature shoes. The PUMA MB.04 continues to be a popular pick among the younger hooper demographic, with loud colorways like this upcoming Grinch-like “Not From Here” edition as well as the ongoing collaborative drops with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles keeping the silhouette top of mind.
This new MB.04 is set to drop sometime in March, so stay tuned for updates.
