LaMelo Ball Shows No Remorse For His Role in the Timberwolves Win Over His Former Team

A Look at LaMelo Ball, the Timberwolves' Latest Acquisition

The Timberwolves acquired Ball in a trade with the Hornets on February 9, 2023, in exchange for D'Angelo Russell, Jaden McDaniels, and a protected first-round pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

Despite His Success, Ball's Former Teammates Were Critical

Hornets star Terry Rozier was critical of Ball's decision to celebrate his win over his former team. Gordon Hayward also implied Ball was "immature" for seemingly not taking the loss seriously.

Rozier Criticizes Ball's Celebration

"I thought it was a little disrespectful," Rozier said. "He was laughing and joking around on the court like he was having the time of his life. We just lost to our former teammate, and he's acting like he just won the championship."

Hayward Calls Ball "Immature"

"I think he's a very immature player," Hayward said. "He's always trying to show off and make a name for himself. He needs to learn to be more respectful of his opponents."

Ball Defends Himself

Ball defended his actions, saying he was simply happy to be playing for a winning team.

"I'm not going to apologize for being happy," Ball said. "I'm playing for a great team now, and I'm going to enjoy every minute of it."

Conclusion

Despite the criticism from his former teammates, Ball is focused on helping the Timberwolves make a playoff push. He is averaging 18.2 points and 7.6 assists per game since joining the team, and he has helped the Timberwolves improve to 25-26.

It remains to be seen how the Hornets will respond to Ball's comments, but it is clear that he is not afraid to speak his mind.