So much of what Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was able to accomplish in an abnormal first NBA season was purely the result of rare talent and abilities says James Borrego. Now, the Charlotte Head Coach is ready to see the reigning Rookie of the Year take the next step, which means becoming an overall better game manager.
“He was able to have success early on in the season just off of instinct and some of our principles and concepts,” Borrego recalled. “He deserves a lot of credit for that. I think the basketball IQ has to take the next step and that’s about absorbing our system and applying it.