The Los Angeles Clippers are looking for ways to improve this offseason after losing in the first round of the playoffs for the third consecutive year, and LaVar Ball thinks he knows how his hometown team can build a title contender. You can probably guess what that plan entails.
In a video he recorded recently, Ball suggested his sons LaMelo, who plays for the Charlotte Hornets, and Lonzo, who is with the Chicago Balls, would be able to recreate what the Indiana Pacers have done this season. LaVar said there is no team that could keep up with his three sons (he threw LiAngelo in there as well) in a fast-paced game.
“Can’t nobody beat my three boys playing fast. Guess what, the Indiana Pacers are in the Finals doing what? Playing their speed game, what I done taught my boys from day one,” LaVar said. “Can’t nobody beat my boys together.”
Ball said the Clippers should find a way to acquire both LaMelo and Lonzo this summer if they want to win a title.
“So the Clippers, bring them god dang Ball boys home and let’s go get this championship and quit messing around,” Ball added. “All you fans who want a championship back in L.A., yes, whole new arena with the Ball boys. Who ain’t gonna come watch that show? … If you want a championship … (Steve) Ballmer, I’m talking to you. Go get them Ball boys and let’s ball!”
LaVar Ball continues to push for the LA Clippers to “quit playing” and trade for LaMelo Ball:
— APHoops (@APH00PS) June 16, 2025
“The Clippers! Bring those god damn Ball boys home and let’s go get this championship and quit messing around. All you fans who want a championship back in LA. Yes! Whole new arena with… pic.twitter.com/LHOWyts6G2
There has been talk in recent months about LaMelo and Lonzo being traded. The former is coming off another strong season in which he averaged 25.2 points, 7.4 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game. Both Ball brothers have had trouble staying healthy, though Lonzo’s injury issues have been far more problematic.
Lonzo was linked to three teams ahead of the NBA trade deadline this year. The 27-year-old would cost a lot less in a trade than his 23-year-old brother, so it would be possible for a team to acquire both. The chances of it actually happening are slim, regardless of how certain LaVar is that it would be a championship formula.
