The Charlotte Hornets are more than halfway through another brutal NBA campaign, as copious injuries and abysmal shooting continue to decimate this franchise. One of the lone moments of ecstasy was supposed to come in the form of a LaMelo Ball All-Star selection. The fans voted for it, but their efforts came up short. On Monday, they watched another opportunity for the young point guard to represent his team in San Francisco slip away.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver named Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young as an All-Star Game replacement for the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo.