Oct 23, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

LaVar Ball Makes Announcement To NBA About LaMelo Ball

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 15, 2025 10:16 PM ET

LaMelo Ball is one of the most talented players in the NBA.

That said, the 23-year-old has been unable to reach the playoffs in each of his first five seasons in the league.

On Sunday, his father (LaVar) released a video with a strong statement.

LaVar (via Big Baller Brand): "If you want a championship, listen to me. I'm making it very easy. Everybody trying to go out and make these trades. Hey, Melo should be over here, Melo should be over here. I don't care where you put Melo, but what I do tell you if you put him with his brother, he will go to his original spot, which is the two... He loves to score, but the only person he'll move over from the one spot is his brother Lonzo. Get Lonzo, Melo, and Gelo. Can't nobody beat my guys playing fast."

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As for Lonzo, he returned to action after missing nearly three years.

The Chicago Bulls point guard had averages of 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 36.6% from the field and 34.4% from the three-point range in 35 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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