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Texans' J.J. Watt says shot at Lavar Ball was about selling shoes

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – To promote his $99 Reebok shoes before they hit the market, defensive end J.J. Watt took some shots on Twitter at LaVar Ball's Big Baller brand that cost $495 a pair.

Watt tweeted, "400 dollars less than some shoes on the market and 100% more effective."

After the Texans' practice Wednesday, Watt was asked about using social media to take on Big Baller.

"I was just promoting my shoe," he said. "They look great. I was just trying to sell some shoes. It worked. You guys (media) blew it up.