​The Minnesota Timberwolves made a major addition this offseason by adding LaMelo Ball via trade, creating what is likely going to be one of the best backcourts in the NBA between Ball and star Anthony Edwards, but as exciting and productive as Ball is as a guard, there is still a gap between him and Edwards, one that even his brother Lonzo Ball had to admit. Lonzo Ball, who’s a guard for the Chicago Bulls, and his brother LaMelo have been in the spotlight since they were in high school as two of the three Ball brothers, a viral trio whose image was bolstered by not only their own skills and success as basketball players, but by their outspoken father LaVar Ball. The brothers obviously grew up playing together and so far LaMelo has had the most success in the NBA, though Lonzo’s career has notably been held back by injuries, so Lonzo should have as clear of an idea as anyone about just how talented LaMelo is. Brothers Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) and New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) stand beside each other before the start of their game at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY SportsLonzo’s ListStill, that didn’t stop Lonzo from rating LaMelo’s new teammate Edwards higher than him during an episode of the “Curious Mike” podcast, where Lonzo was admittedly put on the spot by having to play “Star, Bench, Cut,” a popular game played on podcasts where a player is given a list of three NBA players and, true to the game’s name, choose who to start, bench and cut in a hypothetical game. Lonzo was given Edwards, LaMelo and new Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant to pick between and Lonzo elected to cut Morant, bench his brother LaMelo and start Edwards.  Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) defends Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the second half at United Center. David Banks-Imagn ImagesBetween those three, starting Edwards is a no-brainer, even if there’s family loyalty at play, but the more interesting choice that Lonzo made was between Morant and LaMelo. Comparing Ja and LaMeloMorant came into the league one season before Ball did and while both won the Rookie of the Year in their respective seasons, Morant for a long time looked to be the most promising next young star in the NBA, but over the years Morant has experienced a decline that has culminated in him being unceremoniously traded to Portland. Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesSeeing Ball placed higher than Morant might have seemed shocking several seasons ago, but now in the current context of the NBA it makes perfect sense, even if Lonzo’s familial bias is also at play in his ranking of the three guards. Ultimately, the biggest takeaway from Lonzo’s ranking is that the Timberwolves’ backcourt is in great shape with two of the best young guards in the NBA, not just in the eyes of the