For whatever reason, the league-wide narrative surrounding Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is that he doesn't take the game seriously or have the passion needed to play championship basketball in the NBA.
It might be the unique way he plays the game with all of the flash and creativity, some of the aggressive three-point shots he takes, or the not-so-controlled on-ball defense that causes this narrative to gain steam.
But those on the outside don't realize how much time LaMelo puts into the game and how important winning is to him. A former teammate of his, Dennis Smith Jr.