In TSN's 2021-22 Southeast Division preview, Kyle Irving's bold prediction was that Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball would be an All-Star this season.
It's not looking so bold anymore.
Nearly 30 games into his sophomore campaign, Ball is making quite the All-Star case for himself, leading the Hornets with averages of 19.8 points, 8.0 assists, 7.5 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game. For perspective, reigning MVP Nikola Jokic is the only other player in the league that leads their team in each of those four statistical categories.
Ball's doing it at 20 years of age.