ET, Donald Trump had already sent two tweets about the self-proclaimed "big baller" LaVar Ball. Which brings me to the first part of the Trump tweets on Ball Wednesday morning. JUST WATCHED LaVar Ball reacts to Trump's words (full) Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH LaVar Ball reacts to Trump's words (full) 22:28Obviously, it makes no sense for Trump to respond to Ball -- ever or in this particular situation. It doesn't matter whether it's LaVar Ball doing it or the president of a foreign country. By comparing Ball to King, Trump is hoping to minimize him, turn him into a sort of cartoon character in the eyes of the president's political base.

Source: CNN November 22, 2017 13:42 UTC