LaMelo Ball responds to Hasan Minhaj's 2019 joke with Instagram video
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:18 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
LaMelo Ball addressed a 2019 joke made by comedian Hasan Minhaj regarding his decision to play in Australia instead of attending college. Minhaj joked that Ball would never reach the NBA after Ball joined the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL. In a recent Instagram post, Ball shared footage of that joke followed by highlights of his performances with the Minnesota Timberwolves, emphasizing his growth and success since then.
- •LaMelo Ball plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- •Ball opted for the NBL over traditional NCAA basketball.
- •Hasan Minhaj's joke suggested Ball wouldn’t make the NBA.
- •Ball shared a video compilation of his successes since the joke.
- 6:18 AMYahoo Sports — LaMelo Ball issues perfect response to Hasan Minhaj seven years after his viral ‘boarding school’ joke
"LaMelo Ball is one of the biggest names in the NBA right now. The Minnesota Timberwolves superstar is one of the best in the business, but he had to work very hard to get to the position he is in right now.
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