Former Los Angeles Lakers star point guard Lonzo Ball, now a backup with the Chicago Bulls, had some harsh words for younger brother LiAngelo during a recent ap

Chicago Bulls player Lonzo Ball gave his brother LiAngelo Ball a crucial reality check about his NBA ambitions.

I'm the big brother; I gotta tell the truth. I think his path is overseas." At 26 years old, LiAngelo might have to heed his brother's advice because most players who have successfully made it to the NBA through the developmental league are either promising youngsters or established veterans.

As LiAngelo mused about attempting to find another G League team and how that would give him a path to the NBA, Lonzo leveled with him about his pro prospects. The elder Ball brother said LiAngelo should go play overseason because he doesn't have the ability to play in the NBA, making the G League a waste of time.