LaMelo Ball
LaMelo Ball is an American professional basketball player who plays point guard in the NBA.
LaMelo Ball is an American professional basketball player who plays point guard in the NBA. He was selected third overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020 NBA Draft and won NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2020–21 season. Before the NBA, he played professionally in Lithuania and Australia.
Early life and education
Ball was born in Anaheim, California, and attended Chino Hills High School before spending time at SPIRE Academy. He gained national attention as a highly regarded high school prospect.
Professional career
He played professionally in Lithuania and Australia before entering the NBA. The Charlotte Hornets selected him third overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, and he has remained with the franchise in the NBA.
Accolades and milestones
Ball was named NBA Rookie of the Year for 2020–21 and became an All-Star in 2022. NBA.com also notes that he reached 1,000 career assists in January 2023.
Playing style and position
Ball is listed as a guard/point guard and is known for combining scoring and playmaking. His NBA profile lists him at 6 ft 7 in and 180 lb.
Key facts
- Played for the Charlotte Hornets after being drafted third overall in 2020.
- Won the NBA Rookie of the Year award for the 2020–21 season.
- Was selected to the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, becoming one of the youngest All-Stars in league history.
- Played pre-draft professional basketball for BC Prienai in Lithuania and the Illawarra Hawks in Australia.
- His brothers Lonzo Ball and LiAngelo Ball are also basketball players.
LaMelo Ball has significant relevance for Canadian basketball audiences through NBA coverage, Hornets games against the Toronto Raptors, and his visibility as one of the league's prominent young guards.
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References
- NBA.com — https://www.nba.com/player/1630163/lamelo-ball/bioSupports: Birthdate, height, weight, nationality, draft position, team, career summary, Rookie of the Year, All-Star selection, pre-NBA teams, education, family background.
- NBA.com — https://www.nba.com/player/1630163/lamelo-ballSupports: Height, weight, age, birthdate, draft information, team, and position.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nba/player/bio/_/id/4432816/lamelo-ballSupports: Team, position, height/weight, birthdate, draft info, and active status.
- Basketball-Reference — https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/ballla01.htmlSupports: Birthplace, birthdate, height, weight, draft position, position, and schooling.