As Lonzo Ball was the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, LaVar Ball envisions his two other sons, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball, also becoming members of the Los Angeles Lakers in the very near future.
While the youngest Ball brother is still in high school, he spent some time with Jordan Clarkson at Dave and Busters. According to Clarkson, Ball's youngest brother was ‘whooping his a–‘ at Pop-A-Shot and won $200 according to Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints:
Jordan Clarkson said LaMelo Ball (@MELOD1P) was “whooping his ass” at pop-a-shot at @DaveandBusters #Lakers
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) October 30, 2017
Jordan Clarkson said LaMelo Ball (@MELOD1P) took him for “$200” at pop-a-shot at @DaveandBusters #Lakers
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) October 30, 2017
Considering how much time players spend together during the course of an 82-game season, it is nice to see the camaraderie between players and their families. For the Lakers, President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka are looking to establish a culture and it applies to off-the-court as well.
After losing to the Utah Jazz, the Lakers are hoping to get back on the right track against the Detroit Pistons. While Ball blamed himself for the team's recent loss to ‘two dumb plays by me,' head coach Luke Walton defended him and praised his leadership. At just 20 years old, Ball is quickly earning the respect of the coaching staff and teammates.
As Ball's father is speaking things into existence, it will be interesting to see what is next.
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