​It has been ten years since the Ball brothers powered Chino Hills High School to an undefeated 35-0 season and captured the CIF Open Division state title during the 2015-16 campaign. Today, the trio—LaMelo Ball, Lonzo Ball, and LiAngelo Ball—might finally share the floor again, all together, for the first time since that championship run. The stage is set for a potential reunion at the BIG3 All-Star Game in August, when Ice Cube, co-founder of the BIG3, issued a bold invitation to the brothers.
Ice Cube, a longtime Los Angeles figure and an outspoken advocate for big-stage showdowns, issued a public challenge to the Ball brothers to face the league’s All-Stars in a 3-on-3 showdown during All-Star weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina. In a video message, Cube said, “This summer, we’ve got a challenge. We’ve got a challenge to the Ball brothers. We want all three of you in Charlotte for our championship game. We’re talking August 22, Charlotte—a 3-on-3, BIG3-style against our All-Stars. Let’s see what you’ve got. I’ll see you in Charlotte if you want some of this.”
The challenge quickly drew attention, with commentators and fans noting the potential for a highly anticipated reunion of the Ball brothers on one of basketball’s most entertaining platforms. Lonzo Ball, never one to shy away from a challenge, responded within hours on social media. He playfully asked for a role in Ice Cube’s iconic Last Friday movie, signaling an interest in bridging his basketball exploits with a potential film appearance as the franchise prepares to release a fourth and final installment later this year. “Man, what’s the word with some Last Friday roles? That’s what I want,” Lonzo wrote in a post that quickly circulated across social channels.
Ice Cube didn’t miss a beat in his reply. He stated that if the Ball brothers win the 3-on-3 matchup, they would earn a place in the upcoming film. “No problem. You win, you’re in,” Cube confirmed in a subsequent post, signaling that championship-level performance on the BIG3 stage could open doors in Hollywood as well.
As for the players’ current circumstances, Lonzo Ball remains a free agent and has not played in an NBA game since February. He was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Utah Jazz after a 35-game stint with Cleveland, but he was waived before appearing in a game for Utah. LiAngelo, meanwhile, has been pursuing a music career, most recently playing professionally with the NBA G League’s Greensboro Swarm from 2021 to 2023. LaMelo Ball, the youngest of the trio and a standout in Charlotte, faces the most complex decision about availability for a BIG3 appearance.
LaMelo’s situation is particularly nuanced. Having spent the first six seasons of his NBA career with the Charlotte Hornets, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, which adds a Charlotte-centric appeal to any potential appearance in the BIG3. If LaMelo is available, his presence would undoubtedly be a major draw for fans in the area and could position him as a headliner for the event. However, his ability to participate hinges on the Timberwolves’ approval and scheduling considerations, making his participation less predictable than his brothers’.
The prospect of a Ball brothers reunion at the BIG3 All-Star event in Charlotte has fans buzzing. A three-on-three matchup featuring LaMelo, Lonzo, and LiAngelo against the BIG3’s All-Stars would represent a rare opportunity to see the brothers battle on a single court once again, decades after their dominant days at Chino Hills. For fans in Charlotte and across the basketball world, the possibility of a high-profile, competitive showdown—paired with the potential for a cinematic tie-in with the Last Friday franchise—adds an extra layer of excitement to an already compelling story.
As discussions develop, the broader basketball and entertainment communities will be watching closely to see if this ball‑handling family can pull off a long-anticipated reunion. If the Ball brothers answer the call in August, the BIG3 All-Star Game in Charlotte could become one of the summer’s most talked-about events, delivering high-level 3-on-3 action, surprising crossovers into film, and a memorable chapter in the ongoing Ball family saga. The stage is set, the challenge has been issued, and the world will be watching to see if the Ball brothers accept and, more importantly, who emerges as the standout in a greatest-hits moment that fans have been dreaming about for years.