The Hornets' star is already one of the most exciting players in the NBA, but can he actually be the best offensive player on a championship team? Standing at a height of 6 feet 7 inches tall, there's no shortage of reasons to be excited about 20-year-old LaMelo Ball's potential. From Magic Johnson to the 2021 first overall pick Cade Cunningham, the prospect of having a wing-sized guard oozing with passing talent to run your offense through has always had organizations foaming at the mouth, and understandably so: it's the most valuable archetype of player to build your team around. So the hype around LaMelo is certainly justified, but is there more to it beneath the surface? Is the impressive stat line of nearly 20 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds he put up last season truly reflective of his talent? And can LaMelo Ball really be the best offensive player on a championship caliber team?
Just how good can LaMelo Ball be?
Just how good can LaMelo Ball be?
Just how good can LaMelo Ball be?
The Hornets' star is already one of the most exciting players in the NBA, but can he actually be the best offensive player on a championship team? Standing at a height of 6 feet 7 inches tall, there's no shortage of reasons to be excited about 20-year-old LaMelo Ball's potential. From Magic Johnson to the 2021 first overall pick Cade Cunningham, the prospect of having a wing-sized guard oozing with passing talent to run your offense through has always had organizations foaming at the mouth, and understandably so: it's the most valuable archetype of player to build your team around. So the hype around LaMelo is certainly justified, but is there more to it beneath the surface? Is the impressive stat line of nearly 20 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds he put up last season truly reflective of his talent? And can LaMelo Ball really be the best offensive player on a championship caliber team?