Stephon Marbury has never been shy about offering up his opinions — whatever they’re about.Turns out, the former New Jersey Nets point guard has an opinion about national media talking heads, much like everyone else.Marbury isn’t a fan of them, specifically ESPN’s Stephen A Smith.The two-time All-NBA guard recently told Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy.com exactly how he feels about Smith:I think Stephen A. Smith, he does what he’s doing for TV. Inspired by his time in China, Stephon Marbury has revived his line of Starbury shoes, calling out Michael Jordan for overpricing his kicks and LeBron James for being a follower. For me, that doesn’t resonate with me as a human being.”The two-time NBA all-star backs up his talk with his Starbury brand. 4 overall draft pick of the 1996 draft also said he believes “[Lonzo Ball] not playing one game in the NBA — it’s a little excessive on the price without having any proven track record of doing anything on the court.”A proven track record is something that the 15-year NBA veteran has compiled. Originally launched in 2006 in the US, Stephon Marbury's Starbury shoes were meant to be price-conscious alternatives for kids from less fortunate backgrounds (they retailed for $15 originally). Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Inspired by his time in China, Stephon Marbury has revived his line of Starbury shoes, calling out Michael Jordan for overpricing his kicks and LeBron James for being a follower. “I like the idea of them wanting to own their own brand. Skip to navigation < > Menu ESPN.
The shoes were set at a very low price point of $14.99, and were marketed to the basketball player who couldn?t afford to buy more expensive Nikes or Jordans. And he’s playing for one of the best franchises in basketball, with one of the best leaders in basketball. I really want to thank you because the best moments in my high school life was [watching you play].”But that was as far as Zhou could go before he broke down in tears, earning him applause from the crowd and even a hug from a teary-eyed Marbury.The emotional interaction between Marbury and Zhou reminded the three-time CBA champion of the “the deep bond in Beijing.”Though Lonzo Ball has not reached that level of a proven track record, Marbury said he does see a bright future in front of the eldest Ball brother.“I think Lonzo Ball will be good, because he has a great foundation of how he plays the game,” Marbury said. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above.
The $14.98 Starbury will soon return to US retail stores.... After playing in the NBA, Marbury took his talents to China and joined the Shanxi Zhongyu Brave Dragons in 2010. Marbury’s price tag for his shoes ranges from an affordable $14.98 to $49.98.The former No. Marbury’s brand, which relaunched in 2016, sells athletic shoes and apparel at a price that is more affordable within communities such as the one he grew up in when he lived in Coney Island.Starbury Inc. takes a very different approach to their product sales than some of more expensive athletic apparel brands, such as the Big Baller Brand.Big Baller is the athletic brand created by the Ball family. So he’s going to learn how to lead.He’s going to have the opportunity to be able to grow as a player on and off the court, business wise with him being under Magic Johnson’s leadership. Jay Williams sees a way in which the Nets will resemble the Bad Boy Detroit Pistons with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn. I do like that idea, just not for the price tag.”Marbury has a “problem” with seeing shoes that are being sold for $150, $200 because, in some cases, in can result in violence.“I feel like once one kid is harmed by being robbed of his sneakers, I think that’s when the conscious mind has to [say] this isn’t something that should happen on Earth,” Marbury said.