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LaVar Ball Calls Out MJ & The Ultimate Comfort vs. Style Debate | The WAE Show w/ Lonzo Ball Episode 31

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LaVar Ball says he could drop 70 points on MJ and even 100.

1. Ball in the Family Podcast with Lonzo & Gelo Ball Episode 31 centers on LaVar Ball, basketball comparisons, music, and family life. 2. Lonzo Ball, Gelo Ball, and their regular crew D-Motor and Banks drive the discussion as hosts, while LaVar Ball and Carmelo Ball become major reference points. 3. The episode asks what LaVar’s latest Michael Jordan claim means, how the family evaluates basketball development, and which modern players fit their roles. 4. Lonzo describes the acting scene people compared to Happy Gilmore and says the work on Mad Singer was his favorite acting moment. 5. Jello talks about linking with Black Boy Max in Los Angeles, previewing unreleased songs like "Law & Order" and "Can You Please," and filming a video for the project. 6. The crew reacts to Jello’s song appearing in NBA 2K25 and says he started playing the game again because of that feature. 7. The group gives LaVar Ball credit for the support he receives at games, from referees, opposing coaches, and people around the league. 8. A long stretch focuses on LaVar’s old-school game, including spin moves, chest-to-chest contact, bank shots, and stories from YMCA runs and Westwind gym. 9. Lonzo, Gelo, and Banks say Carmelo Ball benefited from playing up against older competition and learning to score as a small player. 10. The hosts argue that playing against better competition helped Melo build handle, floaters, finishes, and patience on offense. 11. Lonzo says youth training should balance harder competition with actual reps, not just being on the court. 12. The conversation turns into parenting advice about realistic roles, being honest about player development, and coaching a future child with a different style than LaVar used. 13. The crew recalls childhood workouts with weights, pull-ups, running, minimal stretching, and tap water instead of bottled water. 14. NBA and basketball side topics include Luca’s triple-double against the Mavericks, Netflix’s Quarterback documentary, and Anthony Edwards telling Obama, "man, y'all better stand down." 15. The NFL section weighs Cam Ward versus Shadur Sanders, with the hosts debating team fits for the Cowboys, Giants, and Raiders. 16. The combine discussion lands on the 40-yard dash and the 225-pound bench press as the events they care about most. 17. The tone stays conversational, teasing, and competitive, with the hosts interrupting each other and turning many topics into jokes. 18. The format mixes interview-style prompts, fan questions, and spontaneous debate rather than a single planned monologue. 19. Fans who like Ball family basketball talk and draft debates. 20. Listeners wanting polished, tightly edited sports analysis.

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