LaMelo Ball
Type: Person
As of November 2026, LaMelo Ball has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2021 on The Bill Simmons Podcast. Central to the Pistons–Hornets breakdown: Detroit’s defense targets him, and he’s involved in key late-game actions and a turnover forced by Paul Reed.
LaMelo LaFrance Ball is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the third overall pick of the 2020 NBA draft. Ball was voted the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2021 and named an NBA All-Star the following season in 2022.
| Mentioned in | 4 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2021 on The Bill Simmons Podcast |
| Role | NBA player (Point guard) |
| Affiliation | Charlotte Hornets |
What do podcasts say about LaMelo Ball?
2 quotes, recorded on The Ryen Russillo Show.
LaMelo has to go back to him.
The Ryen Russillo Show · · Hear itLaMelo was great last night.
The Ryen Russillo Show · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about LaMelo Ball?
2 shows discussed LaMelo Ball in these episodes.
- The Ryen Russillo Show — 3 episodes; stays neutral
LaMelo has to go back to him.
10 GOOD MINUTES: Pistons-Hornets (Brawl!), Harden-Mitchell Combo, Tanking & Darryn Peterson - The Bill Simmons Podcast — 1 episode
Who talks about LaMelo Ball on podcasts?
LaMelo Ball came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Ryen Russillo Show.
- 10 GOOD MINUTES: Pistons-Hornets (Brawl!), Harden-Mitchell Combo, Tanking & Darryn Peterson on The Ryen Russillo Show (Feb 2026)
- 10 GOOD MINUTES: Is Cooper Flagg a Top-3 Future Franchise Player? Plus Mailbag Questions! on The Ryen Russillo Show (Jan 2026)
- 10 GOOD MINUTES: OKC From Future Dynasty to Overrated? Plus Mailbag Questions! on The Ryen Russillo Show (Jan 2026)
- A Two Week NBA Check in With Big Wos and Jake Paul on Changing Boxing and Influencer Culture on The Bill Simmons Podcast (Nov 2021)
What is LaMelo Ball mentioned alongside?
LaMelo Ball is most often mentioned alongside Bradley Beal, Jalen Brown and Jimmy Butler.
Mentioned together: Bradley Beal, Jalen Brown, Jimmy Butler, Jason Tatum, Instagram, NBA, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, HBO, Ben Simmons