LaVar says Lakers gave Lonzo 'losing attitude'

LaVar Ball is back on the scene and proclaiming he's ready to get his eldest son - Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball - moved to the Phoenix Suns by speaking it into existence. The outspoken father didn't hesitate to throw some jabs towards the Lakers in the process.

"I gave the Lakers the first right of refusal. I said, 'Get all three of my boys and you got championships.' They think I'm just talking," LaVar told the "Doug & Wolf" show on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM.

He added: "He's a better fit in Phoenix because they got some young athletes, they've been losing, they need a winning attitude. The Lakers gave my boy that losing attitude."

Lonzo is reportedly included in the Lakers' trade talks for New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis. LaVar blamed his son's unsuccessful tenure in Los Angeles on head coach Luke Walton, suggesting the bench boss didn't know how to win with Lonzo at point guard.

"When he got to the Lakers, Luke Walton was the worst coach ever for Lonzo 'cause he had a losing mentality," said LaVar. "He's been losing for three years."

In his attempt to build up his son's impact, the Big Baller Brand founder referenced Lakers teammate Kyle Kuzma as a product of Lonzo's ability to make everyone better on both ends of the floor.

"You don't even hear of Kuzma if Lonzo don't make him in the Las Vegas Summer League," he said. "You see every time Kuzma plays by himself? (Josh) Hart by himself? They don't get nothing. (Brandon) Ingram play by himself? They don't get nothing. They look raggedy."

Lonzo, 21, has struggled in his second season in L.A., averaging 9.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.4 assists while shooting 40.6 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from the free-throw line.