Illawarra Hawks insist rumours LaMelo Ball could quit the club mid-season appear off beam after he reinforced his NBA No.1 draft pick claims with his finest NBL performance. The 18-year-old did plenty to excite the NBA scouts as he lit up the court with 24 points -15 from three-pointers – eight assists and six rebounds as he steered the Hawks to a much-needed 101-91 win over Cairns Taipans on Saturday night.
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However, Hawks coach Matt Flinn said …
However, Hawks coach Matt Flinn said Ball’s positive attitude suggested otherwise. “As far as I’m concerned he’s contracted for the season and he’s buying in like every other player we’ve got,” Flinn said. “I hear speculation but we just treat it day by day. “You saw a guy tonight that who is really invested in his team and if you go down and sit in the locker room you’ll see a kid who is really invested in his teammates.”