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LaMelo

Ball

PPG

24.7

RPG

5.5

APG

8.2

PIE

13.5

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+/-
NOV 26, 2023CHA @ ORLL1573650.01333.3000.001120010-2
NOV 22, 2023CHA vs. WASW4034133141.961637.52366.72681310424
NOV 20, 2023CHA vs. BOSW4136152755.651145.511100279821553
NOV 18, 2023CHA vs. NYKL3634122254.581361.52210005591033-16
NOV 17, 2023CHA vs. MILL3537122842.92922.2111291.705551062-18

Player News

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12/01/2023, 1:03 AM

Will be re-evaluated in one week

Ball will be re-evaluated in one week after an MRI confirmed his right ankle sprain.

11/28/2023, 10:24 PM

Will likely miss extended time

Ball has been diagnosed with a serious right ankle sprain and is expected to miss extended time, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

11/28/2023, 5:21 PM

Downgraded to out

Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

11/27/2023, 10:10 PM

Unlikely to play Tuesday

Ball (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

11/27/2023, 9:40 PM

Avoids ankle fracture

Ball was cleared of any structural damage to his right ankle after undergoing X-rays following his exit from Sunday's 130-117 loss to the Magic and is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, Spencer Percy of the "Buzz Beat" podcast reports.

Awards and Honors

  • 1 All-Rookie Team

  • 3 NBA Rookie of the Month

  • 1 NBA Rookie of the Year