LaVar Ball says LiAngelo Ball would win Rookie of the Year playing side-by-side with LaMelo Ball

The Charlotte Hornets opened its season with a bang blowing out the San Antonio Spurs 129-102. This accomplished without the services of LaMelo Ball.

Just last week, it was reported LiAngelo Ball was waived by the Hornets just days before the season started.

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With LaMelo out for one to two weeks, things appear bleak for LiAngelo currently.

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LaVar Ball on the other hand, remains as confident as ever in his middle son. During a recent interview with YouTuber, Ball Facts, LaVar made it clear LiAngelo is the missing piece for the Hornets.

“I tell you what, what you don’t want is them two playing together, and Gelo get Rookie of the Year,” said LaVar. “Because he’s gonna score 20, 3o points easily with his brother.”

As things stand, LiAngelo appears set to rejoin the Greensboro Swarm in the G-League. This will allow him to again prove himself before joining the big stage in the NBA.

Take a look at LaVar’s comments on this matter below.

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About the Author Published Oct 20, 2022

BRANDON WILLIAMS

Brandon Williams is an author, educator, basketball coach, and has been in sports media for over 10 years. He is the CEO and founder of Ball Exclusives. In 2018, Brandon assisted LaVar Ball and Big Baller Brand in the launch of its professional basketball league, the Junior Basketball Association (JBA League). Brandon was a key figure serving as the league's Director of Media Relations and in-game broadcaster for its live games. His debut book, The JBA League: A League of Our Own detailed a first-hand look of the highs and lows with starting a professional basketball league in a short period of time. In his free time, Brandon loves spending time with his wife and three children as well as playing basketball and golf.