Ayo Dosunmu Sums Up LaMelo Ball In One Telling Way

Ayo Dosunmu had plenty to say about his new teammate after the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 133-94.

Appearing on NBA TV's The Association after the win, Dosunmu was asked about LaMelo Ball and what’s most fun about playing alongside him. According to Dosunmu, Ball is a joyful presence who is always joking around and keeping things light.

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But he made clear that the vibe changes once the ball goes up. Dosunmu said that between the lines, Ball is locked in on one thing, which is winning. He called LaMelo one of the best competitors he has been around, which is notable coming from a guard who has shared a court with a lot of high-level players.

Ball backed it up in the blowout. He finished with 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including 6-of-10 from three, along with three rebounds, nine assists and two steals. The Wolves rolled to a 39-point win behind his playmaking and shotmaking.

The comments speak to how quickly this group seems to be building chemistry. A locker room that can laugh together and still have a competitive edge is usually a very good sign, and Dosunmu's description of Ball fits both.

The Wolves will look to carry the momentum into Saturday against Dosunmu’s old team, the Chicago Bulls.