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Ball wash says Charlotte Hornets needs to stop playing and name their son Melo as the starting point guard … counting TMZ Sports it’s time to let the child shine.
LaMelo was the 3rd overall choice in the 2020 NBA Draft – and has already shown his immense potential during the preseason.
But when the season started this week, Melo was second on the depth chart, behind 25-year-old Devonte ‘Graham … a choice from the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft that was a star during his times. college in Kansas.
We saw LaVar at a Big Baller Brand charity event in LA on Wednesday, before Melo’s first NBA game as a pro, and asked him about Charlotte’s five starters.
LaVar bluntly says that Melo deserves an initial role now – explaining: “If [Melo is] your marquee guy, what marquee guy doesn’t start? “
Melo had a difficult first game – he missed all 5 shots in 16 minutes on the floor … but obviously he can play. Even Shaq guaranteed it for him this week.
There’s more to LaVar … he also told us about the plan for his son LiAngelo (who was recently released by the Detroit Pistons) and why he still hopes that all three of his boys will eventually play on the same team.
As for Lonzo, LaVar is excited about the situation in New Orleans – especially with Zo playing for coach Stan Van Gundy … telling us that it’s a good fit for Zo’s skill set.
Oh, and we also asked LaVar how he would handle the James Harden drama if he was running the show in Houston … and it’s interesting.
In short … LaVar says that if Harden wants to leave, the Rockets shouldn’t get in the way – as long as he doesn’t go to Charlotte or New Orleans !!!
Happy holidays to all !!