LaMelo Ball Called His Own Brother A ‘Hater’ Over A Viral Travel Call

Minnesota Timberwolves star point guard LaMelo Ball just brushed off his brother, Lonzo, for calling him out on a missed traveling violation that blew up the internet. This isn’t just some sibling squabble, folks, LaMelo’s step-back three-pointer during his team debut quickly went viral, igniting a family feud over a single play.

The Play That Sparked A Sibling Showdown

Everybody saw it. LaMelo’s new team, the Timberwolves, were on the road and he hit a sweet step-back three. But almost immediately, the ESPN broadcast desk flagged it: that was a travel. You know it, I know it, and apparently, LaMelo’s own brother, Lonzo Ball, knew it too. The elder Ball couldn’t resist. He took to social media and admitted it was a travel, finding some humor in the whole viral video mess. When your own blood calls you out, you know it’s gotta be pretty obvious, right?

“He Hatin’”: LaMelo’s Unbelievable Response

But LaMelo? Nah, the 25-year-old was having absolutely none of it. He went on SportsCenter with ESPN’s Michael Eaves and Nicole Briscoe and dropped one of the coldest takes of the early season. He said, “He hatin’. He hatin’. See, I gotta give him a call right now, ’cause with the family, he know what you supposed to do. Even if I’m wrong, I’m right. That’s how it go, I gotta teach that boy.” Seriously, “Even if I’m wrong, I’m right”? That’s a whole new level of confidence, or maybe just pure sibling defiance. What an incredible quote!

Despite all the drama, LaMelo still put on a show in his Timberwolves debut. He racked up 21 points and dished out six assists, helping lead his team to a commanding 131-106 victory on the road.

The Timberwolves and LaMelo are back in action on Friday against the Orlando Magic. Hopefully, he’s mindful of those “extra steps” before his shots, because if his own brother is watching that closely, you know the refs are too. This family feud just got a whole lot more interesting to watch!

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.