Charlotte Hornets: LaVar Ball says that LaMelo should start

With the Charlotte Hornets heading into Saturday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the father of rookie LaMelo Ball demands that he should start.

The Charlotte Hornets came off a hard loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Something that shocked fans was that LaMelo Ball finished the game scoreless and only saw some stints of playing time.

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The only stats that Ball was able to finish the game with were three assists and one rebound. Ball also missed all five shots from the floor while also committing three turnovers. However, Ball did manage to pick up two steals.

Even with his performance, his father, LaVar, came out at a Christmas event and told the media that his son LaMelo should be starting. Ball said, “If [Melo is] your marquee guy, what marquee guy don’t start?”

LaVar was also questioned on the frame with James Haden; he went on to tell the media that as long as he wants to leave Houston, he doesn’t want him going to New Orleans or Charlotte to play with his sons.

Many know that LaMelo has a lot of potential, but it’s unclear when he will receive a starting job. Rozier is currently playing very well, and Devonte’ Graham had an off game against the Cavaliers.

LaMelo had many good stings during the preseason, and the Hornets are looking for this success to carry over into the regular season. Coach James Borrego could decide to start him in the future if he plays very well.

It’s unclear when we will see LaMelo has a starter, but the Charlotte Hornets will likely be hearing from his father.