Charlotte Frelons star Ball LaMelo has become a topic of conversation between NBA player Montrezl Harrell and police before his recent arrest for drug possession. Before he was charged with marijuana possession, a recent video showed Harrell talking to cops and discussing league matters.
Montrezl Harrell gained some infamy this offseason due to his recent drug scandal. After being arrested for possession of three pounds of marijuana, the former Hornets big man found himself in trouble with law enforcement.
Although Harrell and his friends were initially arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession, the two sides had a half-hour discussion about the NBA. A video of this was recently obtained and shared by TMZ Sports.
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In the video, Montrezl Harrell can be heard speaking on several topics to get an insider’s perspective on the NBA. Harrell was also asked about rising Hornets star LaMelo Ball:
“He’s a cool person. I mean, a regular kid. At the end of the day, people have to understand that he’s a kid. They see the money he makes, you know what I’m saying. .It was never really in as a complete structural program.
At this point, one of the cops also said that LaMelo’s father, LaVar Ball, “ruined it.” Harrell didn’t necessarily agree with this statement.
Shortly after, the Hornets big man was asked to leave the vehicle in which cops found the bag of marijuana. While Harrell initially denied possession, cops calmed the player and his friend down, saying:
“We are not the weed police.”
Harrell was then asked more questions about the league and different aspects of the NBA.
The police eventually recovered the bag and put it in their car. They also issued a citation to Harrell and his friend for marijuana trafficking. However, Harrell was able to bring closure to the case after agreeing to a plea deal with prosecutors.
He agreed to plead guilty and will have his charges reduced and receive a conditional discharge in 12 months.
Harrell has faced some backlash in the media, but he will be ready for the league next season. Having signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, the big man finds himself playing for a title contender.
What will become of LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets?
The Charlotte Hornets were expected to be a pretty exciting team last season. With the electric combination of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges leading the way, the Hornets had the potential to become a solid unit.
However, given the drama surrounding the team this offseason, the Hornets could continue to trend downward. With Bridges facing criminal charges and Harrell leaving the team for Philadelphia, Charlotte is a franchise in disarray.
This tragedy comes at a rather disappointing time considering LaMelo Ball’s position. Since being selected as an All-Star last season, Ball has made huge strides in his development as a player. The upcoming season is also the final year of his rookie contract.
At this point, Ball could find himself in a rather stagnant position in Charlotte. With players such as Terry Rozier and Gordon Hayward promising to stick around, LaMelo Ball might not find much success with the team this season.
