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What's going on with LaMelo Ball? The Hornets' star is in a major funk

LaMelo Ball's struggles have become increasingly more noticeable.

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LaMelo Ball was on an insane run at the beginning of the season for the Charlotte Hornets, but recently he has seemingly not been himself. It could be for a variety of reasons, whether it's the physicality of his opponents, being checked out, confidence issue, ankle soreness, or maybe a mixture of all of those things.

Ball averaged 31.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.