Just when you thought he was gone, LaVar Ball is back with another steaming hot take for the NBA community. The father of Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball took to Twitter, delivering a resounding message for the Los Angeles Clippers to “quit playing” and trade for the 24-year-old.

LaMelo Ball said Friday he wants to stay with the Charlotte Hornets despite the team's struggles and increasing speculation about his future from outside the organization. “Yeah, I love being here,” Ball said following practice in Charlotte.

LaMelo Ball is active for the Charlotte Hornets' game against the Indiana Pacers on November 19, 2025, following a right ankle impingement. Despite ot

Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball is quite the character. His quirkiness was on full display Monday evening as Charlotte traveled to Toronto to take on the Raptors. Early in the first quarter, he came up with a steal and saved the ball from going out of bounds, then found plenty of space as the Hornets got out in transition.