LaVar Ball has always been popular among his peers for his outspoken nature. The claim that his son Lonzo Ball was better than Stephen Curry in 2017 made headlines. The claim came before Lonzo had not even played a single NBA game. This made LaVar Ball’s loud-mouthed approach to promoting his sons very evident.
When we go by the stats, Curry is two times NBA MVP and one of the greatest shooters in the history of the game. Talking about Lonzo, he seems to have a great career ahead with his talent but hasn’t reached the same level of individual success as compared to Curry.
LaVar Ball’s son in comparison with Stephen Curry
Comparing the first 5 seasons, Curry emerged as a superstar by winning his first MVP award in 2014-2015 and led the Golden State Warriors to an NBA championship in 2015. He showed his consistency by scoring 24 points per game and breaking the single-season 3-point record with the display of incredible shooting prowess.
Lavar Ball: Lonzo Ball is better than Steph Curry right now!
Us: Lonzo Ball ain't better than Deandre Fox RIGHT NOW! pic.twitter.com/fpP9YWVm4U
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Lonzo Ball showcased his skill as a playmaking guard and solid defender. However, his scores were much lower than Curry’s earlier score. The ability to contribute in various areas of the game, including rebounding and playmaking, is praiseworthy, but still hasn’t reached elite levels as Curry.
LaVar Ball’s claim that Lonzo Ball is better than Curry is quite far-fetched, given the impact that Curry has made with his games and achievements. Undoubtedly, Lonzo has the potential to be a great player, but it’s still developing, and he has a long way to go to reach the level of success that Curry has achieved. LaVar made his claim too early and was proved wrong later. This isn’t the first time LaVar gathered such attention. He has done it many times and made a fool out of himself. Comparing his son, who hasn’t played any NBA matches, with a star player like Steph Curry will always be an embarrassing part of his career.
