NBA News: LaMelo Ball may never play for the LA Lakers after LeBron James. Ball’s future with the Lakers is rumoured to be uncertain, but Michael Jordan’s Charlotte Hornets are unlikely to let him leave.
In addition to the Hornets’ refusal to let the dynamic point guard depart, LaVar Ball, the basketball star’s father, also won’t permit it. The older Ball has the following to say about the prospect of his son playing for the purple and gold team:
“Hell No!, common sense would tell you. You did something to my son Lonzo; do you really believe I’ll return with his brothers? I must be completely insane! Before that ship left the dock, I wanted Melo to be a Laker.
“You get rid of Zo [Lonzo Ball], and you want me to return? Even if I wanted to return, I’m not the kind of stupid guy who does that. You cannot rip something up and then say, “Hey, I’ll be back with more this time!” That’s a unique kind of brother.
Lonzo Ball was selected by the LA Lakers with the number two pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He was chosen ahead of current Boston Celtics standout Jayson Tatum by former Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson.
While playing with the Lakers, Ball’s potential was never fully realised. In 2019, LA acquired him as part of the Anthony Davis trade package. Ball, a point guard, apparently didn’t even receive a trade notification from the Lakers; instead, he learned of it on Twitter.
Outside of the flashing lights of Hollywood, Lonzo Ball’s career began to take off. He hasn’t played a single game this season due to a knee injury, but he has improved greatly since his time with the Lakers.
LaMelo Ball, in contrast to Lonzo, was a standout in his first NBA season. He was named Rookie of the Year after averaging 15.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.6 steals.
Even for such a young player, it’s his leadership skills that shine out more than his performance statistics. He was an All-Star last season and is currently performing better. The franchise player for Michael Jordan has been identified.
The NBA has seen stranger things, but if LaVar Ball gets his way, LaMelo Ball will never suit up for the LA Lakers.
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