LiAngelo Ball Juggling Def Jam Fame and NBA Dreams

LiAngelo Ball insists he still believes he could play in the NBA, telling Erik Anderson of Heavy, "I feel like I'm in the position to play in the NBA" and says he can "produce scoring, defense and winning." He spent recent years launching a music career as Gelo after "Tweaker" went viral and signed with Def Jam, but Ball says he keeps his basketball "always touched up." Merlin sees a player split between two paths. At 27, Ball’s pro resume is limited to the G League, Lithuania and Mexico, so NBA interest looks slim even as he courts it with pickup games alongside his brothers and NBA visitors. He sells a "winner" vibe and versatility, yet "music's my main career choice" seems the clearest bet. Expect more records and workout whispers, not roster guarantees.