In the last few months, LaVar Ball has become a prominent topic of conversation around the sports world because of his numerous bodacious statements about his Big Baller Brand company and oldest son Lonzo Ball.
It has brought many different perspectives from in and around the league to weigh on the situation. During a recent interview with For The Win, Dwyane Wade provided what he believes is the worst-case scenario for LaVar regarding his sons and company.
“I think, from his father's perspective, he knows what his son is made of, he's put him to the test,” Wade told For The Win on Tuesday. “Now, that puts an immense amount of pressure on him, but at the same time, you don't play this game to run away from pressure. So at the end of the day, the worst thing that can happen is he has one son who's a millionaire and his other sons whose college tuitions are paid for. That's the worst that could happen right now.”
There is no denying the type of talent that Lonzo has on the court that was shown greatly throughout his lone season at UCLA where he led the nation with 7.6 assists per game and broke the school's long-standing single-season assists record with 274. All of these have put him in line to cash in a huge amount come draft night as one of the first players selected.
However, there is no telling that his brothers LiAngelo and LaMelo will develop or show to be as talented as their older brother. At this point, the two youngest Ball brothers are at least lined up for full-ride scholarships at UCLA. Beyond that, there is no telling if they will both develop into promising prospects in their own right.
It has become evidently clear that the Big Baller Brand's success will hinge on the shoulders of Lonzo. If he falls short of all the hype around him, it will be hard to sell his merchandise and shoes in any significant capacity.
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