LaMelo Ball Heaps Praise on Teammate Before Timberwolves Debut
Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball had some high praise for his new teammate Jaden McDaniels before the 2026-27 season.
Minnesota Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets in a significant trade during the offseason. Ball will be teamed up with star guard Anthony Edwards in the backcourt. The Timberwolves already boast a roster of promising young talent, including Jaden McDaniels, a forward known for his exceptional skills. The Timberwolves recently inked a one-year, $40 million deal to keep McDaniels with the team until the 2029-30 NBA season.
During a recent press conference, Ball had nothing but glowing things to say about his fellow teammate, McDaniels. He expressed his admiration, stating, "Love Jaden. I mean, 6'10", can move, long, play defense, cut backdoor, shoot the three. I mean, really anything you need. Damn near a twoK player." Ball emphasized McDaniels' versatility and prowess on the court, comparing him to a top-tier NBA player.
McDaniels' impressive season numbers in 2025-26, including a career-high 14.8 points per game and elite defensive stats of 1.1 steals and one block per game, speak volumes about his capabilities.
The Timberwolves and Ball, McDaniels, along with the rest of their team, are set to kick off the 2026-27 NBA regular season with a crucial matchup against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
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