Lou Williams deals with whether the La Clippers should trade for the Charlotte Hornets star Lamelo ball.
When the Charlotte Hornets drafted the Lamelo ball using their third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, many were hoping he would become the team’s cornerstone superstar.
However, we are fast forward to 2025, and this experiment has not brought fruitful situations on either side. Ball failed to end the Hornets’ playoff drought. This has increased nine years from this season.
The Hornets finished with a 19-63 record this season and were awarded their fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
When the Hornets landed a top-5 pick, Lamelo’s older brother Lonzoball recently made some surprising predictions about the future of the Charlotte Star.
Lonzo believes the Hornets will engage in a blockbuster trade to acquire their younger brother after the 2025 NBA Draft.
“Lookie got Dylan Harper going to the Hornets. I said, ‘Melo’s going to the clips,’ Lonzo said.
However, it is unlikely that he will fall to fourth, as Dylan Harper is the outlook for the top. Despite knowing that, Ball doubled his predictions.
He argued that the Philadelphia 76ers (the overall pick for the third edition) had many issues to address other than drafting Harper.
As for the San Antonio Spurs (the overall pick of No. 2), it is rumoured that they will trade their top two picks and add another All-Star caliber player along with Victor Wenbagnama.
Lamelo has struggled with injuries throughout his career with the Hornets, but former LA Clippers star Lou Williams agreed to Lonzo’s predictions.
“I’m buying it. You can see the Clippers playing for premier point guards. I know they were in the market.
Williams believes James Harden’s return to shooting guard position is key to this potential move as the ball will allow him to play his natural game.
Regarding the Hornets, “If you draft another point guard, they’re showing you their hands, indicating they’re probably going to move in a different direction.”
Ball averaged 21.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game with the Hornets. But the health of the ball is a major concern as he has played more than 70 games at least once in the last five seasons.
