When Charlotte Hornets drafted LaMelo Ball as the third overall choice in the 2020 draft, everyone wanted to know how owner Michael Jordan would get along with LaVar Ball. Talking father Lonzo and LaMelo Ball said earlier that he could defeat Jordan in a one-on-one game.
The Hornets are 6-9 in their first 25 games. Although LaMelo Ball played well for a novice, LaVar Ball is not happy and is already saying strange things that Michael Jordan cannot be happy about.
LaMelo Ball talked about Michael Jordan and LaVar Ball possibly playing against each other
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In his introductory press conference, LaMelo Ball was asked whether LaVar Ball and Michael Jordan would play against each other. The Hornets guard said that everyone knows what the fight would be like, but since LaVar is his father and Jordan is his boss, he couldn’t choose a winner.
Jordan would destroy LaVar in a one-on-one game. LaMelo knows this, but he cannot admit it publicly, since LaVar is his father and has done a lot for him over the years.
LaMelo, the younger brother of New Orleans Pelicans star Lonzo Ball, played 12 games at the NBL last season before suffering a foot injury that forced him to end his campaign early. He averaged 17.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game on the NBL.
In the post-Kemba Walker era, Michael Jordan needed to summon an electric player to get the team’s attention. The Chicago Bulls legend found this player at LaMelo Ball, who has always put on a show and fits nicely alongside Devonte ‘Graham.
LaMelo Ball has made Michael Jordan proud so far
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In his first 15 games in the NBA, LaMelo Ball has an average of 11.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.9 assists when shooting 40.4% of the field, 32.4% from outside the arc and 69.0% of the free-throw line. So far, Michael Jordan seems like a smart guy to choose LaMelo.
On January 9, against the Atlanta Hawks, LaMelo became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double. The young man is only 19 years old and already has a great feeling for NBA football.
LaVar Ball did an excellent job raising their children. He deserves a lot of credit for instilling confidence in them to get to the NBA.
Unfortunately, LaVar Ball’s feelings always outweigh the positive things he does. He recently complained about the Hornets in an interview with TMZ, putting Michael Jordan and LaMelo Ball in an uncomfortable situation.
LaVar Ball says his son should start at Hornets
LaVar Ball says Michael Jordan and the Hornets should start LaMelo Ball instead of bringing their son from the bank. The 53-year-old also made it appear that his son was not happy to be a reserve player.
“My problem is that he is not happy about it, but he is not going to show it,” LaVar told TMZ Sports. “If I train you to be the best and always start your whole life – here’s what they can’t do. My boys are not crazy role players! They are superstars! Let them do what they do! “
It will be fascinating to see how this situation unfolds in Charlotte.