CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball went through his first NBA practice in more than seven months on Tuesday, returning to the floor with a new look.
Ball wore ankle braces on both legs.
The Charlotte Hornets’ 2022 All-Star point guard has turned to the protective braces after three serious ankle injuries last season that limited him to 36 games. Ball sprained his right ankle twice, then fractured it on Feb. 27, ending his season prematurely.
Ball hasn't worn ankle braces since coming into the league as the No. 3 overall pick in 2021, and he said it’s something he's still getting used to.