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NBA veteran takes swipe at Charlotte Hornets star

LaMelo Ball is having a true return to form this season, bouncing back in a big way after playing just 22 games during the 2023/24 campaign.

The guard is averaging 29.4 points and 6.2 assists through 10 games this year, making a strong case to be named to his second All-Star team.

But his play hasn't impressed everyone in the NBA world, with one veteran player claiming his status does not translate outside of Charlotte.

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Chandler Parsons takes swipe at LaMelo Ball

It has been a resurgent year for Ball so far, re-establishing himself as one of the most exciting young players in the league.