LaMelo Ball Attributes Development to Father LaVar’s Unconventional Training
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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball says his standout play this season is the product of a plan that began long before he reached the NBA, pointing directly to the guidance of his father, LaVar Ball.
Speaking to NBA TV after Charlotte’s victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday, the 22-year-old guard said, “I feel like my pops got me right for these moments.” The comment followed one of the most complete performances of what many observers consider the most influential season of his young career.
Sporting News noted that LaVar Ball’s approach—starting rigorous training at an early age, encouraging creative freedom on the court, and building unwavering confidence—laid the foundation for LaMelo’s rapid rise. The method included matching him against older opponents, bypassing the traditional college path, and ultimately helping him become the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
That early preparation is now translating to a more controlled and efficient version of the flashy playmaker who first turned heads at Chino Hills High School and in overseas stops. While LaMelo continues to showcase his trademark flair, coaches and analysts point to improved decision-making and a stronger commitment to winning plays as evidence of growth.
The result: increased on-court impact for a Hornets team seeking stability, and renewed recognition for LaVar Ball’s once-controversial methods. For the Ball family, the noise around the experiment has quieted, even as the product of that experiment gains momentum in Charlotte.
Source: Hoops Wire
