As the NBA went into the All-Star Weekend, I realized I had last Saturday’s SNL with host and music guest Nick Jonas. As the league went into the mid-season break Michael Che brought out LaVar Ball (played by Kenan Thompson) to talk about LaMelo Ball’s Rookie of the Year frontrunner status.
In typical comedic homage, LaVar called the Charlotte Hornets “the most storied franchise in all of basketball.” If that sets the tone, then what he spouted should come as no surprise.
Michael Che asked “ So you think LaMelo’s gonna win Rookie of they Year?