Charlotte Hornets LaMelo Ball. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
NBA fans, the media, and LaMelo Ball‘s polarizing father, Lavar Ball, have long clamored for Charlotte Hornets‘ rookie guard to be inserted into the starting lineup. Hornets’ head coach James Borrego has been hesitant to make changes to the team’s starting lineup despite early season struggles but was forced to due to injuries to Terry Rozier, Devonte’ Graham, and PJ Washington.
Over the last five games, Ball has been sensational since he’s been interested in the starting lineup averaging 22.6 points, 6.