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Charlotte Hornets | #1 | Guard

LaMelo

Ball

PPG

23.3

RPG

6.4

APG

8.4

PIE

12.2

HEIGHT

6'7" (2.01m)

WEIGHT

180lb (82kg)

COUNTRY

USA

LAST ATTENDED

Illawarra

AGE

22 years

BIRTHDATE

August 22, 2001

DRAFT

2020 R1 Pick 3

EXPERIENCE

3 Years

6'7" | 180lb | 22 years

DRAFT

2020 R1 Pick 3

BIRTHDATE

August 22, 2001

COUNTRY

USA

LAST ATTENDED

Illawarra

EXPERIENCE

3 Years

Last 5 Games

Game DateMatchupW/LMINPTSFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOVPF+/-
FEB 27, 2023CHA vs. DETW21186966.76785.7010.00665005314
FEB 25, 2023CHA vs. MIAW401962227.351631.32540.01671300715
FEB 24, 2023CHA @ MINW4032112152.45955.65510028108203110
FEB 15, 2023CHA vs. SASW3928102638.551533.33310039121010430
FEB 13, 2023CHA vs. ATLW4130121963.261060.0000.01561500405

Player News

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03/07/55468, 11:46 AM

Signs huge extension

The Hornets signed Ball (ankle) to a five-year, maximum contract extension worth up to $260 million Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

03/21/2023, 7:52 PM

LaMelo Ball: Plans to be ready for camp

Ball (ankle) said Monday that he expects to be 100 percent healthy for training camp in September, the Associated Press reports.

03/02/2023, 12:24 AM

LaMelo Ball: Undergoes surgery

The Hornets announced Ball underwent successful surgery Wednesday to address a fractured right ankle.

02/28/2023, 4:58 PM

LaMelo Ball: Done for season

Ball (ankle) is set to miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic.

02/28/2023, 2:30 AM

LaMelo Ball: Diagnosed with fractured ankle

Ball was diagnosed with fractured right ankle following his early exit from Monday's 117-106 win over the Pistons. He scored 18 points (6-9 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 21 minutes prior to departing.

Awards and Honors

  • 1 All-Rookie Team

  • 3 NBA Rookie of the Month

  • 1 NBA Rookie of the Year