LaMelo Ball says he does not watch basketball games in 2021: “I Ain’t Gonna Lie, I Don’t Be Watchin’ The Hoop”

LaMelo Ball is the face of the Charlotte Hornets and one of the best point guards in the NBA today. So, it might come as a bit of a surprise when a Twitter video showed a press conference in 2021 where Ball stated he does not watch basketball games.

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In the introduction press conferences before the 2021-22 season, LaMelo Ball was asked whether he watches college basketball. This was when Ball admitted he doesn’t watch basketball games.

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“I ain’t gonna lie, I don’t be watchin’ the hoop.”

This is a bit of a shock, as you’d expect a professional basketball player to watch all types of basketball games all the time. Most players do, but not LaMelo Ball.

Check out the video below.

Reporter: Did you watch much of the college [basketball] game?

LaMelo: I ain't gonna lie, I don't be watchin' the hoop ????

Kinda surprised honestly, but not really at the same time ???? #Hornets pic.twitter.com/ja93HRqajX

— Jerry Donatien (@JerryDonatien) October 8, 2022

About the Author Published Jul 15, 2023

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