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LaMelo Ball’s ‘President’ Answer Resurfaces as New Detail in Timberwolves’ 2020 No. 1 Choice

A beat writer says a poor pre-draft interview from Ball helped steer Minnesota’s top pick to Anthony Edwards.

Overview

  • On the Zach Lowe show, Jon Krawczynski recounted that when asked about life after basketball, LaMelo Ball replied, "I want to be president of the United States."
  • Krawczynski said Ball "did not interview very well," describing the session as one factor that weighed against him for Minnesota.
  • The Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards first overall in 2020, and the Charlotte Hornets took Ball at No. 3.
  • Coverage notes uncertainty over whether Ball’s response was serious, highlighting the subjective role interviews play alongside scouting in draft decisions.
  • Retrospectives point to Edwards’ rise and playoff runs with Minnesota, and note his No. 1 rookie deal topped Ball’s No. 3 contract.