Category: LaMelo Ball

NBA Twitter reacts to LaMelo’s career-high 15 assists vs. Knicks

LaMelo dished out a career-high in assists as the Hornets clinch a spot in the play-in tournament.

On Wednesday night, the Charlotte Hornets defeated the New York Knicks on the road, 125-114, as the Hornets clinched their spot in the play-in tournament.

LaMelo Ball hit a personal milestone during Wednesday’s victory as he dished out a career-high 15 assists along with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals.

The Hornets were led by Miles Bridges, who finished with a game-high 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists on 11-of-15 shooting and a perfect 4-of-4 from downtown.

Kelly Oubre Jr. added 21 points off the bench on 8-of-11 shooting from the field and 4-of-7 from 3-point range.

Check out NBA Twitter’s reaction to LaMelo’s career-high in assists below.

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NBA Twitter reacts to LaMelo’s game-clinching floater vs. Pelicans

The Hornets are getting hot at the right time as the playoffs are right around the corner.

The Charlotte Hornets have finally found their stride.

After a rough patch in their schedule, the Hornets have now won five-straight games after Monday night’s 106-103 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

LaMelo Ball hit a game-clinching floater with under 10 seconds remaining to give the Hornets their fifth win in a row. Ball finished the game with 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists on 6-of-12 shooting.

Miles Bridges finished with 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists while Terry Rozier added 17 points himself.

Check out NBA Twitter’s reaction to LaMelo’s game-winning floater and the Hornets fifth-straight win below.

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Miles Bridges on LaMelo: ‘As soon as he got here, the culture changed’

Miles Bridges discusses how the arrival of LaMelo Ball changed the culture in Charlotte.

LaMelo Ball is one of one.

Once he was selected with the No. 3 pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets, things were bound to change in the Queen City.

Ball’s teammate Miles Bridges recently appeared on fellow Michigan State Spartan Draymond Green’s podcast, ‘The Draymond Green Podcast’, and spoke about the impact that LaMelo has brought to the Hornets.

“As soon as he got here, the culture changed,” Bridges said. “He’s always had a lot of fans since he was like 13 or 14 so he’s always had that swag to him and he brought that to us.”

Green compared how Ball’s swag has impacted the Hornets to how Steph Curry’s ‘looseness’ has rubbed off on the Warriors and affected how they play the game, to which Bridges agreed.

“That’s how we’ve been playing. Our practices have been different. Our energy within the crowd during the game is different,” Bridges said. “You can tell whenever he steps on the floor, they just love him and he feeds off that.”

Check out the whole clip below.

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LaMelo shows love to Charlotte in his newest MB.01 shoe release

The Queen City colorway of the MB.01 releases on March 18th.

LaMelo Ball loves Charlotte, and Charlotte sure loves him.

As LaMelo has become the biggest star in the city, his love for the city is being spread through his signature shoe with PUMA.

In the newest signature shoe release of his MB.01, LaMelo is showing love to the city that he now calls home.

The ‘Queen City’ colorway of Ball’s MB.01, which releases on March 18th, showcases colors of the Charlotte Hornets.

Paired with the new release, LaMelo helped refurbish two basketball courts at L.C Coleman Neighborhood Park in Charlotte, which also showcase the Hornets’ colors along with Ball’s logo, per Nick Carboni of WCNC Charlotte.

Stay tuned to Lonzo Wire for more updates on new releases of LaMelo’s MB.01.

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James Borrego on LaMelo’s All-Star debut: ‘He looked like he belonged’

LaMelo’s proved the bright lights of All-Star Weekend weren’t too bright.

LaMelo Ball played in his first All-Star Game last weekend in Cleveland and showed why he is indeed a star in this league.

LaMelo finished with 18 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals on 7-of-11 shooting from the field and 4-of-8 from downtown as Team Durant fell to Team LeBron, 164-160.

Hornets coach James Borrego spoke highly of his star point guard, stating that Ball ‘belonged’ out there amongst the league’s best.

“He looked like he belonged because he does belong,” Borrego said of Ball in the All-Star Game.

LaMelo was an injury replacement for team captain Kevin Durant, who had the miss the game due to injury.

“Being around that greatness pushes you to be great…I’m really happy for him,” Borrego said.

Ball was out on the floor in crunch time for Team Durant in the fourth quarter and if that doesn’t tell you what his All-Star coaches and teammates think of him, then I’m not sure what does.

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Magic Johnson compares LaMelo to himself: ‘He’s a gym rat like me’

The first-time All-Star received praise from one of the greatest of all-time.

It’s always a blessing when one of the greats praises your game.

That’s what happened to LaMelo Ball following his All-Star debut as Magic Johnson showed love to the first-time All-Star on SiruisXM NBA Radio.

“He is a great creator of shots for his teammates. He puts on a show at the same time, he’s exciting to watch,” Johnson said of Ball. “He has high basketball IQ. When you look at him, he’s only going to get better, and better, and better and he’s a gym rat like I was so every year, he’s going to improve and look to get better.”

LaMelo scored 18 points in his All-Star debut on Sunday and was in the game down the stretch as the game was on the line. “He’s going to be at the All-Star weekend next year on, every single year because he has that type of game.”

The Hornets are currently the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference, which would put them in the play-in tournament for the second-straight year.

“They’re building something special down in Charlotte and it starts with him at the point guard position.”

Check out the full quote on SirusXM NBA Radio below.

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WATCH: LaMelo Ball drops 18 points in his All-Star Game debut

LaMelo made the most of his All-Star debut in Cleveland on Sunday.

LaMelo Ball made his All-Star debut on Sunday night, and he made the most of it.

Team LeBron edged Team Durant, 163-160, on a game-winning fadeaway jumper by LeBron James, along with All-Star Game’s MVP Steph Curry, who dropped 50 points.

In his first All-Star Game, LaMelo finished with 18 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals on 7-of-11 shooting from the floor and 4-of-8 from 3-point range.

What really stood out for LaMelo’s first All-Star appearance was his minutes. Being an injury replacement, those guys typically don’t get a lot of run in the big game on Sunday. But, for LaMelo it was different.

Ball played just over 22 minutes, fourth-most on Team Durant. In crunch time, who was on the floor? LaMelo. That’s when you expect to see all the veterans and top dogs of the league battling it out for the win and the All-Star Game MVP, and Ball was right in the thick of things.

The All-Star Game is built for a player like LaMelo, who exudes a confidence and charm combined with highlight plays that few obtain. Sunday should make the first of many All-Star appearances for Ball.

Check out LaMelo’s highlights from his All-Star debut below.

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LaMelo Ball became the fourth-youngest player in All-Star Game history

The Hornets All-Star continues to shine at such a young age.

20-year-old LaMelo Ball continues to do things in this league that many have yet to accomplish.

In his rookie season, Ball won the NBA Rookie of the Year award. In his sophomore campaign, he was named an All-Star.

When Ball stepped on the court for Team Durant on Sunday night, he became the fourth-youngest player to play in an All-Star Game, at 20 years and 182 days old.

The youngest to ever play in an All-Star Game was the late Kobe Bryant, who participated at just 19 years and 169 days old, followed by LeBron James (20 years, 52 days old) and Magic Johnson (20 years, 173 days).

Ball finished with 18 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals on 7-of-11 shooting in his All-Star debut.

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WATCH: LaMelo Ball drops 31 points and 12 assists vs. Pistons

LaMelo put on a show as the Hornets snapped their six-game losing streak.

LaMelo Ball is proving why he should have been named an All-Star prior to being an injury replacement.

On Friday night, the Hornets blew past the Pistons, 141-119, to snap their six-game losing streak.

Alongside Terry Rozier’s 25-point triple-double, it was LaMelo who led the way for Charlotte.

Ball finished with 31 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists, and 4 steals on 10-of-14 shooting from the field and 7-of-9 from 3-point range.

Check out the highlights below from LaMelo’s great performance.

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LaMelo Ball tapped as injury replacement for 2022 NBA All-Star game

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is headed to the 2022 NBA All-Star game as an injury replacement.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is headed to the 2022 NBA All-Star game as an injury replacement, the league announced Monday.

Ball will take Kevin Durant’s spot in the game as the Brooklyn Nets star is out with a sprained MCL.

The second-year guard has quickly become a star in the NBA. Ball is averaging 19.6 points, 7.5 assists and 7.1 rebounds while shooting 42.5% overall and 36% from 3-point range.

Ball will also be playing in the Rising Stars mini-tournament, which will take place two days before the main event. Ball will be representing Team Gary Payton in the contest, so it is shaping to be an eventful weekend for the Hornets star.

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray is Draymond Green’s injury replacement in the Western Conference.

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