“The first time they met, Brooks told LaMelo “Your brother’s really good,” referring to Lonzo. LaMelo stared at him and said, deadpan “I;m better than him.” He also believes he can play in the NFL right now: “Swear to God, I can be an NFL quarterback!” Any such dreams were squashed, though, when LaVar said the fashion-conscious sneakerhead teenager would have to closet his sneakers and wear cleats all day ever day of the ninth grade if he wanted to play football.”
As he works himself into a higher draft position the call made by LaVar Ball for LaMelo to focus only on basketball has thus far proven the correct move. With a full year left to prove himself against professional talent overseas in the NBL while the other members of his draft class compete on the collegiate level the sky is the limit in regards to draft stock for LaMelo Ball.
Flip through the pages below to see a few clips of LaMelo Ball’s game against the pros.