LaMelo Ball is back in all his freeform brilliance. On Wednesday night the Hornets guard opened his 2024-25 campaign with an absolutely staggering 34 point night, adding another eight rebounds and 11 assists.
Leading Charlotte to a comeback win over the Rockets, Melo’s night underscored two things: The Hornets might be sneaky good this season, while also confirming that Ball remains one of the NBA’s most-exciting players when he’s on the court.
LaMelo is a singularly unique player who approaches basketball unlike anyone else. All the trappings of his game were on show Wednesday night, from his lackadaisical low-release three that shouldn’t work, yet often
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