LaMelo Ball has been the alpha and the omega of the Charlotte Hornets since the franchise swung for the fences and drafted him in 2020. Ball epitomizes the modern NBA, boasting an audacious skill set that includes limitless range and a handle made for Tik Tok clips while owning one of the largest social media followings in the sport.
Although Ball is without a doubt one of the league's brightest young stars, his supernova game hasn't translated to team success in Charlotte.
Unfortunately, ankle and wrist injuries have put the clamps on Ball's ability to carry the Hornets to even a modicum of success.