In a surprise family reunion on his new podcast, LaVar Ball got an unexpected update from youngest son LaMelo that immediately sparked sibling rivalry: the Charlotte Hornets star now employs a personal driver, prompting an instant verbal jab from older brother Lonzo.
LaVar launched “The LaVar Ball Show” and brought all three sons Lonzo, LaMelo, and Jello on the debut episode. While discussing cars, LaMelo casually revealed he rolls in a Mercedes Sprinter van—with a chauffeur. The room erupted in laughter, and Lonzo didn’t miss a beat. “They said you was too busy running in the folks, man,” Lonzo teased, referencing LaMelo’s past driving incidents.
The exchange highlighted the growing fame and busy schedule of the 22-year-old NBA All-Star, who recently signed a massive extension. “Got a driver,” LaMelo said matter-of-factly. “Watch out.” The comment sent LaVar and his brothers into hysterics, with LaVar quipping that LaMelo is “still letting trucks dog” and calling the Maybach “scary.”
LaMelo’s driving history has been a running joke in the Ball household. In 2022, he was involved in a car accident while driving a Lamborghini Urus, and later had a 𝓿𝒾𝓇𝒶𝓁 moment where he appeared to struggle with parking. Now, with a full-time driver, LaMelo seems to have upgraded both his ride and his safety protocol.
The podcast segment quickly turned into a family car show. LaMelo said he has a Maybach truck as well, but his primary whip is the Sprinter with a driver. Jello, the middle Ball brother, revealed he drives a Maybach truck. Lonzo, now with the Chicago Bulls, said he mostly rolls in a Cadillac Escalade but also owns a ZR1 Corvette, which he called “fast and reliable” with “systems” and “little speakers.”
LaVar then asked about electric vehicles. Lonzo confirmed he owns several, including a “Cyber Hummer” and a “Lamborghini Hummer,” and admitted they “just sit on the charger.” The casual luxury on display underscored the Ball family’s financial success, but the real 𝒹𝓇𝒶𝓂𝒶 came when the conversation pivoted to basketball history.
LaVar challenged Lonzo to name his top five guards of all time. Lonzo started with Magic Johnson, then Kyrie Irving, Stephen Curry, and—stunningly—himself, saying “I got Melo in there,” referring to his younger brother. The room paused. LaVar corrected him: “You mean LaMelo?” Lonzo seemed confused but pressed on, adding Derrick Rose as his fifth. LaVar then asked LaMelo for his list, but the youngest Ball shrugged it off. “I don’t even watch enough basketball for all this,” LaMelo said. “My answers change every day. Probably Steph, Curry, Magic… same people they said. I don’t really care about the rest.”
The nonchalant dismissal drew laughter from LaVar, who said, “I know you don’t. I can tell.” The exchange highlighted the stark contrast between the basketball-obsessed father and his youngest son, who is more focused on his own career and, apparently, avoiding driving duties.
Lonzo’s list also omitted fellow guards like Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant (though Kobe is often classified as a guard), and Isaiah Thomas, whom LaVar had named earlier. LaVar had rattled off Magic, D-Rose, Penny Hardaway, James Harden, and Isaiah Thomas—a nod to the old school. But Lonzo’s inclusion of his brother LaMelo in the top five all-time guards is certain to ignite debate among fans and analysts.
The podcast episode offered a rare, unscripted look at the Ball family dynamic, where joking about cars and basketball greatness intertwines. LaVar’s new show promises more unfiltered conversations, but this debut already delivered 𝓿𝒾𝓇𝒶𝓁 moments. The revelation that LaMelo has a driver—and Lonzo’s immediate trolling—is likely to become a meme, adding another chapter to the Ball family’s colorful public narrative.
For now, LaMelo Ball is riding in style, presumably in the back seat of a Sprinter van, while his older brother Lonzo keeps his Corvette ZR1 for personal drives. And if Lonzo’s top-five list is any indication, he still ranks LaMelo among basketball’s elite—even if the younger Ball couldn’t care less.
