Perhaps he also would have attempted to build a new “Ball” room at the White House .

Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball told the Timberwolves during his pre-draft interview that he held aspirations to become the President of the United States after his NBA career is over, according to a report in The Athletic .

Ball was chosen third overall in the 2020 draft after the Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards with the first overall selection, and James Wiseman went No. 2 to the Warriors.

LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 1, 2025 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NBAE via Getty Images

“So, we know they picked Edwards. But that’s not my little nugget for you all. It’s why they picked Edwards,” The

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