LaVar Ball reveals sad truth as he revives push for Ball brother dream: ‘Damn near for nothing’
Lavar Ball has pinpointed the missing piece for the Minnesota Timberwolves after they traded for his superstar son LaMelo Ball.
“Man, listen. The Minnesota Timberwolves, they did the right thing by getting LaMelo. That’s a start,” the 24-year-old’s father said while wearing a Big Baller Brand t-shirt in a video posted to his social media. “But to guarantee a championship? You gotta get all three of them Ball boys on the team.”
Lavar has been pushing this narrative for the better part of a decade as he’s hoped to get his sons to be stars in the league, and while LaMelo has played well at times, the harsh reality is that Lonzo has dealt with injuries — possibly stemming from the shoes his dad pushed — and LiAngelo Ball isn’t an NBA player.
LaMelo is as polarizing a star as any in the league, as many complain about his style, and the Hornets moved off him about as quickly as they could.
LaMelo was traded to the Timberwolves along with Josh Green for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three second-round picks.
Minnesota has been feeling the weight of Anthony Edwards’ frustration and decided to make this move for fear he would demand a trade.
“Together, you can’t beat ’em,” Lavar continued. “You got LaMelo already — he’s a dog. You can get Lonzo damn near for nothing. You can get Gelo damn near for nothing. Whenever them Ball boys together… [they] can’t lose. It’s a wrap. Championship guaranteed.”
The Timberwolves do need to compete, but bringing in the Ball Brother circus is probably not what they need to keep Edwards happy.
At this point, both Lonzo and LiAngelo could be had for league-minimum contracts. LiAngelo, 27, was barely a G-League player during his short chance with the Lakers.
Lonzo has barely played basketball since debilitating injuries in 2022, and has returned to the Bulls and Cavaliers the last two years in a very limited capacity.
They wouldn’t be the first NBA brothers who’s presence was questionable.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brothers – Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex – have been riding the bench on Bucks teams and even on teams Giannis isn’t on as a recruiting tactic. With Giannis traded to the Heat earlier this week for a haul of players and draft picks, their futures are murky, at best.
Lavar has resurfaced in the public world for the first time in a few years, where he has since had part of his right leg amputated in 2025, and recently revealed that his wife left him after 30 years of marriage.
