LaMelo Ball earns Magic Johnson comparison from new Minnesota teammate

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquiring LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets this offseason was one of the bigger moves that occurred. Many NBA fans and prognosticators believe that Anthony Edwards needed a second All-Star-caliber player on the team to truly contend in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves were ultimately able to get Ball, who will serve as one of the team's primary playmakers.

Ball appeared on Anthony Edwards' "Believe That Awards," hosted in partnership with PrizePicks on his YouTube channel. When asked what he plans to incorporate into the Timberwolves team culture following his stint with the Hornets, Ball kept it plain.

"We done been playing," Ball said. "They, they already see what I can do. Yeah. I know what they can do. Just gonna put that together and-"

Jaden McDaniels chimed in and simply said, "Magic Johnson," which caused a positive response from the rest of their teammates in the room.

"Running and gunning, man. Yeah. Running and gunning," Ball said with a smile.

Over his first few seasons in the league, LaMelo Ball has emerged as one of the NBA's best playmakers at the point guard position. Last season, Ball played in 72 games and averaged 20 points, 7.1 assists, and 1.2 steals while shooting 36.8% from the 3-point range. For his career, Ball averages 7.3 assists per game, with his career high being 8.4 assists in the 2022-2023 season.

LaMelo Ball makes his debut with the Minnesota Timberwolves next Wednesday in a nationally televised ESPN matchup when the team faces off against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the new-look Miami Heat.