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LiAngelo ‘performed at a higher level’ than James Borrego expected

Despite not making the Charlotte Hornets roster, LiAngelo Ball proved he could play at an NBA level during his time with the Hornets at NBA summer league.

On Monday at Media Day, Hornets coach James Borrego was asked about his thoughts on LiAngelo and why he didn’t make the roster.

“I don’t manage the roster, I’ll leave that for Mitch. LiAngelo did a good job at summer league, I can say that,” Borrego said. “As a basketball coach, I thought he did a heck of a job for the time that we had him here.