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NBA Fans React to LiAngelo Ball's Performance of 'Tweaker' at NBA All-Star Saturday

There were mixed reviews on the middle Ball brother's performance.
LiAngelo Ball performs his song "Tweaker" at NBA All-Star Saturday.
LiAngelo Ball performs his song "Tweaker" at NBA All-Star Saturday. | Screenshot via @NBA on X.

LiAngelo Ball—the brother of Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo—took the stage during Saturday night's NBA All-Star festivities in San Francisco to perform his song "Tweaker" for the Chase Center crowd.

Given that the performance was the 26-year-old's television debut, Lonzo took the time to head out to the Bay Area and introduce his brother ahead of him belting out the hit single.

Here's a look at the full performance:

Fans had very mixed reviews on this one across social media, ranging from praise for the 26-year-old's meteoric rise in the rap game to jokes about the lack of excitement from those in attendance. He's a look at some of the best reactions from X (formerly Twitter):

Like I said, pretty wide-ranging. But at the end of the day, he was still the only Ball brother to participate in All-Star Weekend. LaMelo was snubbed from an All-Star Game nod, and Lonzo is still finding his footing after a serious knee injury.


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MICHAEL KADLICK

Mike Kadlick is an NFL writer for Sports Illustrated. He’s also a New England Patriots reporter for CLNS Media, where he hosts the Patriots Daily podcast and covers the beat from Gillette Stadium. Before joining SI, Kadlick worked at WEEI sports radio in Boston. He holds a master’s degree in public relations from Boston University. When Kadlick’s not covering football, he can be found running, spending time with his wife and dog, and enjoying all things pizza.