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Spending $40,000 on a Gift for His Father, Barcelona Star Draws Inspiration From Ja Morant and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Expensive Taste

Published 05/26/2023, 2:50 PM EDT

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The NBA athletes are well known all over the world. That brings attention to every move that they make on and off the court. Apart from being top-class athletes, they are also known for their sense of fashion and trends. Fit check and sneaker cam are common before every game as the athletes approach the arena. So it is obvious that their fans will go on to copy their style. As per the recent revelation by a Barcelona star, he takes his fashion inspiration from Ja Morant and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

The 19-year-old soccer player credited the two NBA stars for his fashion sense and how he dresses. Although he doesn’t replicate their style, he surely draws a huge inspiration for his clothes and accessories.

Ja Morant and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are fashion influences of the Barcelona star

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The soccer star Alejandro Balde has impressed the world with his skills at just 19 years of age. Barcelona was recently declared the winner of La Liga 2023 with four games to spare. Balde was a part of the squad which marked his first big honor in his soccer career. Balde was asked what did he do with the first salary cheque that he received? His response was, “The first thing I bought with my salary? I bought an Audi Q3 for my father.” The top model of the Audi Q3 goes for around $40k. Apart from the beautiful gesture of gifting a car to his father, Balde was also asked about his style and the inspiration behind it.

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The Spanish star said that his style is heavily influenced by the American culture and the athletes. He said, “My style? I have a lot of American influence in my clothing. I love the style of NBA players like SGA and Ja Morant.” There is no doubt when it comes to the style quotient of the NBA stars. They’re always up to date with the latest fashion and are often seen wearing something out of the ordinary.

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Although sometimes their style is questioned and criticized by fans and veterans alike, Morant and SGA’s style has surely influenced one of the brightest young talents in the soccer world.

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Concerns regarding Ja Morant grew after his cryptic Instagram stories

Morant was banned again from the league recently after a video of him flashing a gun surfaced on the internet. Following his act, a ban was imposed on him, restricting the Memphis Grizzlies’ star from all team activities.

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The NBA condemned his actions as well. Amidst all this, Morant posted a few pictures on his Instagram stories, with messages for his family members. Concerned over the cryptic nature of the posts, a welfare check was done and thankfully everything was alright.

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Prateek Singh

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Prateek Singh is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports, known for his insightful coverage of the league. With a deep passion for basketball fueled by the late Kobe Bryant's championship runs, Prateek has built his writing career on astute analysis and a firm understanding of the game. His transparent reporting and dedication to providing quality content have earned him credibility and respect among readers and industry professionals alike.
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Debmallya Chakraborty