Charlotte Hornets G LaMelo Ball was named the 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year, receiving 84 out of a possible 99 first-place votes.
Ball averaged 15.7 points, 6.1 assists, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 51 games to lead the Hornets to the play-in tournament.
The third overall pick becomes just the third player in franchise history to win Rookie of the Year
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball named 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year
Charlotte Hornets G LaMelo Ball was named the 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year, receiving 84 out of a possible 99 first-place votes.
Ball averaged 15.7 points, 6.1 assists, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 51 games to lead the Hornets to the play-in tournament.
The third overall pick becomes just the third player in franchise history to win Rookie of the Year