LaMelo Ball Debuts New Puma Signature Shoe During His Biggest NBA Game Thus Far

Attention-grabbing as ever for his fifth's reinvention.

Matt Varga April 20th, 2026 (updated)

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That’s postseason basketball, baby. By hook or by crook, LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets live to fight another day, winners of a true rock fight against the Miami Heat with every manner of circus shot and nail-biting moment, so many of which came with the heart and soul of the team in Mr. Ball.

Capping off an up-and-down night with what would eventually become the game-winning lay-up, it’s not only the exploits on the hardwood themselves that make him worthy of headlines this morning. As they always are, our attention was affixed on what LaMelo Ball had on his feet, in this case a slime green edition of the PUMA MB.05 Lo. Already, the shortened version of his latest signature shoe is a storied one, first touching down in a simplified version for this year’s All-Star festivities before its earnest rollout began in the colorway at hand.

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Whereas the All-Star variation followed in the footsteps of previous kicks like the MB.04 or MB.02 in taking a no-frills, chop-down approach that simply lost some of the extra materiality, the MB.05 Lo in the state showcased last night truly offers a ton of visual distinction, from the extended lace/shroud to a revamped upper around it, utilizing a 3D layer of tattoo-like textures and baring its additional containment towards the forefoot. Overall, it offers something of a .5 chapter as the MB.05 story enters its back half.

For those hoping to steal LaMelo’s style from this matchup in Miami, the PUMA MB.05 Lo “Flourish” will release on May 15th in adult and grade school sizing, the latter commanding a $120 retail price. You’ll be able to grab yours from PUMA online and in-store channels, as well as at partnering retailers.

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Mens Puma MB.05 Lo "Flourish"

SKU: 312753-01

RETAIL PRICE: $120

RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2026

US 05/15/2026 Friday

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Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.