LaVar Ball is not worried about Rajon Rondo, whom he considers a "small safeguard" for Lonzo

Rajon Rondo had a strong season with the pelicans of New Orleans, sometimes resembling his vintage, Boston Celtics. But LaVar Ball does not see Rondo – who recently signed with the Lakers – as a competition for his son, Lonzo. Patriarch Ball is confident that Lonzo will keep his starting point. In a recent interview, LaVar called Rondo a "small backup."

LaVar shared his point of view about the two point guards at an appearance on CNN – because of course he was on CNN

"Ball said Los Angeles adding Rondo." Just a Another teammate, another teammate, is everything … A small backup, that's fine. "

Chris Cuomo asked if LaVar was worried about the competition."

"I never worry about the competition because I know my boys are better than that," he said

Rumors have indicated that the Lakers could sell some of their young pieces for The price charged by the Spurs, however, is astronomical, so it seems that both parties might be far from reaching an agreement.

In addition, it was reported last week that Lonzo has a torn meniscus and may require surgery before the season – A rumor according to she thought the Lakers would have come from Lonzo's camp, because the Ball family does not want Lonzo to be traded.

Last season, Rondo averaged 8.3 points, 8.2 badists and 4.0 rebounds. 26.2 minutes per game. In his rookie campaign, Lonzo played 34.2 minutes per game and averaged 10.2 points, 7.2 badists and 6.9 rebounds per game. His shot – a point of contention throughout his career to date – has gradually improved throughout the season.