NBA Draft Rumors: LaVar Ball Objects To LaMelo Playing For Golden State Wariors

If LaVar Ball were to decide, he would not want LaMelo to play in Golden State. The well-known father of the Ball brothers gave a thumbs down on the idea of the Warriors selecting his youngest son, whose game he claims does not fit on how things are being run in the Bay Area.

LaVar said his son, an indisputable top tier prospect in the upcoming NBA draft, would not settle for any role less than being an immediate go-to guy for his team. The 52-year-old pointed out the Warriors’ current line up and how it would simply force LaMelo to step back and wait while deferring to his veterans.

"That's the part I don't like about Golden State," LaVar said on the Say Less with Kaz podcast, via NBC Sports. "They got Klay and the other guys, and now you want to put Melo in that mix to say you got to follow these guys. Melo ain't no follower. He does not need to do what they do, let them do their thing.

"There's a reason you are looking at my son. He's talented and can play the game. It ain't that hard. Guy is open, and you pass it to them. You open and you been working on your shot? Shoot the ball. It's fast-paced, it's good. But don't be like Melo got to his turn and wait for two or three years to go by and learn from the veterans. Ain't about that. Can you play or not?

"And when you special, how do you coach somebody special? You just enjoy it, and they special because of the things they do. Enjoy it. Let him do what he does."

LaMelo is coming off an impressive stint at the NBL in Australia where he played for the Illawarra Hawks. In 12 games played, the 18-year-old averaged 17 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game while shooting 37.7 % from the field, which earned him the league’s Rookie of the Year Award.

With the Warriors expected to choose early in the draft, selecting Ball is not too far-fetched as the 6’7 guard is projected to go as high as the second overall pick, just below Anthony Edwards, based on ESPN’s rankings.