Since Zach LaVine's debut, the Kings have looked disjointed on offense while they try to figure out their new dynamic. Part of that is the struggles of Malik Monk. Over the seven games, he's averaged 16.4 points and 5.6 assists, but on 39.6% shooting from the field and 28.3% from three.

Those feelings that the media have had towards Ball have never been fully positive. Although the media acknowledges him for being a talented basketball player, most of them typically mention Ball as not being a contributor to winning.

Many NBA fans have grown to respect LaVar Ball, as he has raised three very successful sons in Lonzo, LaMelo, and LiAngelo. All three have touched an NBA court, while LaMelo Ball has proven to be one of the top point guards in the league. Shockingly, LaVar Ball underwent surgery to amputate a leg due to a serious medical issue, per TMZ.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups praised his team for shutting down LaMelo Ball defensively.

Ball amassed five points (1-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 22 minutes during Saturday's 141-88 loss to the Trail Blazers.

In January, Puma announced a team-up between various versions of Ball’s signature line of MB (Melo Ball) basketball sneakers and one of the most recognizable brands in pop culture, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

LaMelo Ball made sure to visit his father LaVar this week in the midst of his recent medical emergency. The Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo took to

LaMelo Ball is the first ball brother to speak about LaVar Ball's unfortunate situation. The youngest Ball brother balled out in his honor.

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball cooked Luka Doncic late in a stunning comeback win over the Los Angeles Lakers.