After taking part in the interview portions of the 2020 NBA Draft Combine, LaMelo Ball has withdrawn from the remainder of the combine, as reported by Sports Illustrated’s Jeremy Woo. The move comes after Ball took part in a media interview on Monday, a rarity, but before he could speak to any teams.
Ball had an eventful interview session with the media on Monday. Taking place in an empty weight room, the most notable comment saw LaMelo distance himself from his father LaVar, stating he had his own opinions separate from LaVar. Specifically, LaMelo’s comments were about his father saying he would not be a good fit with the Warriors.
Ball also fielded multiple questions about which teams he has and hasn’t spoken to. After a string of denials of speaking to a number of specific teams, Ball did acknowledge that he spoke with the New York Knicks, which does fly in the face of Woo’s report, though, that could be the only team Ball spoke with.
