Did you miss LaVar Ball? One of basketball’s biggest trolls has come out of the woodwork to pollute the headlines, folks. Brace yourselves.

To be fair, he was given a platform to speak his mind, so everyone should’ve expected that he’ll make the most out of it.

The always outspoken NBA dad was just on Complex’s Load Management podcast. He talked hoop among other things, including the valuable role that his eldest son, Lonzo, has given to his teams, particularly the Los Angeles Lakers (2017-2019) and the New Orleans Pelicans (2019-present).

LaVar also added this with regards to the Pelicans’ explosive super rookie and 2019 first overall pick, Zion Williamson:

“Take my boy out the situation and see how much buzz [Zion Williamson gets] … He’d probably still be out for the season … I don’t care how fast you can run and jump, if you ain’t got nobody to get you that ball, guess what you going to be doing? Running and jumping out there for nothing.”

Whether you agree or disagree with LaVar, though, it’s not exactly refutable – for now at least. Zion hasn’t played without Lonzo, and they form an exciting tandem when they’re in transition. When the two are running with the ball in open field, best believe that there will be a thundering alley-oop play.

Zion is averaging 23.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game on 58.9% shooting in 19 games this season. Lonzo, meanwhile, has put up 13.1 points, 7.0 boards, and 8.1 assists in that same span.

But, of course, we all know LaVar’s claim is mostly rooted from his usual insane bias for his son. Zion Williamson can barrel through defenders with his massive built and good speed, and it is also mixed with an elite level of athleticism. Yes, a pass-first point guard like Lonzo has been beneficial, but with that said skillset, it’s hard to imagine that his play and production would diminish without one. He’s too gifted.

As for Kyle Kuzma, it’s definitely LaVar being salty that ‘Zo got traded out of his hometown team after just two years.

Kuzma’s quiet 2019-20 season has been due to a number of challenging circumstances. Not only is he coming off a serious foot injury, he’s also playing under a re-structured offensive system, which caters more to LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Besides, Kuzma has proven to be effective without Lonzo’s presence – in 2018-19, he averaged 17.9 points in 23 games, and in their rookie year in 2017-18, he had 13.7 points in 24 games.

LaVar may never stop putting a target on Lonzo’s back, or any of his sons’ back. We better prepare for more outrageous comments once his youngest son, LaMelo, is also in the league. The kid is a projected lottery pick too, and also has a ton of upside.