LaMelo Ball clearly has a lot of confidence in his abilities as a basketball player. Despite having yet to play a single NBA game this season, he says he’s better than his brother Lonzo.

(via Mirin Fader of Bleacher Report)

The first time they met, Brooks told LaMelo, “Your brother’s really good,” referring to Lonzo. LaMelo stared at him and said, deadpan, “I’m better than him.” He also believes he can play in the NFL right now: “Swear to God, I can be an NFL quarterback!” Any such dreams were squashed, though, when LaVar said the fashion-conscious, sneakerhead teenager would have to closet his sneakers and wear cleats all day every day of ninth grade if he wanted to play football.

With the hype around Melo growing with each passing week, it’s becoming increasingly likely that he ends up as the #1 overall pick this summer.

Until then, he will continue to light up the NBL. He is averaging 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists on 36% shooting.

As for Lonzo, he is having a modest season with the Pelicans, averaging a career-high in points and field-goal percentage.

When Melo enters the league next season, it will be interesting to see how his relationship with Lonzo develops, and what kind of player he will become. Clearly, he isn’t shy about telling the world what he is capable of.