LaVar Ball has returned, this time with the most outlandish trade proposal for LaMelo Ball that one could conceive.

Joseph Kallan

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LaVar Ball is back, this time with the wildest LaMelo Ball trade idea imaginable image

TL;DR

  • LaVar Ball urges the Los Angeles Clippers to trade for his son, LaMelo Ball.
  • LaVar believes pairing LaMelo with his brothers Lonzo and Gelo would secure a championship.
  • Reports suggest LaMelo Ball is unhappy in Charlotte, though insider Jake Fischer denies trade rumors.
  • The Clippers' current poor record and limited trade assets make a deal unlikely.

LaVar Ball has resurfaced with another strong opinion for the NBA world.

The father of Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball took to social media, delivering a resounding message for the Los Angeles Clippers to “quit playing” and trade for the 24-year-old.

LaVar has never been one to let social media—or the basketball world—silence him from speaking on the direction of his son’s career. His latest video ties into recent reports suggesting LaMelo is unhappy with his situation in Charlotte and has requested a trade, though NBA insider Jake Fischer reported Friday morning that these rumors are false.

"If you want a championship, listen to me," Ball said. "I'm making it very easy... What I do tell you, if you put him with his brother, he will go to his original spot, which is the two. Y'all try to make him a two anyway. He loves to score. But the only person he'll move over from the one spot is his brother, Lonzo.

"Get Lonzo and Melo and Gelo. Can't nobody beat my three boys playing fast."

"So the Clippers, bring them goddang Ball boys home and let's go get this championship and quit messing around," Ball continued. "All you fans who want a championship back in L.A., yes, whole new arena with the Ball boys, who ain't going to come watch that show?"

LaVar's misfortune is compounded by The Clippers' weak standing. They've had a rough start to the season, with a 4–11 record and a dismal 1–9 performance in their last ten contests. The Los Angeles team is presently 12th in the Western Conference, dealing with multiple injuries to key players like Bradley Beal and Derrick Jones Jr.

Regarding what the Clippers might realistically propose, any prospective trade probably wouldn't satisfy Charlotte's demands. Los Angeles possesses only nine draft selections up to 2032 and has the majority of its payroll committed to James Harden and Kawhi Leonard. The draft assets by themselves wouldn't equate to Ball's worth, and the Clippers lack a suitable player who aligns with Charlotte's future objectives.

Currently, the Hornets aren't keen on entertaining any speculation. Their priority is developing the players they have.

Ball's current stats show him with 21.6 points and 9.6 assists, despite playing in just nine out of the team's fifteen contests to date. Additionally, the Hornets have benefited from the encouraging development of rookies Kon Knueppel and Ryan Kalkbrenner, which has enabled them to remain competitive against several of the league's leading teams.

Whether Ball eventually gets traded—whether by choice or circumstance—remains a storyline to watch. But for now, LaVar will have to keep hoping from afar, because it doesn’t appear his prayers will be answered anytime soon.

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