LaMelo Ball Can Win NBA MVP 1 Day With His Skills

After being drafted third overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020 NBA draft, LaMelo Ball proved doubters wrong, finishing with nearly 16 PPG, 6 RPG, and 6 APG while winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award. ‘Melo’s polarizing reputation and decision-making had some front office executive and fans alike thinking his game might not transfer to the NBA. They were quickly proved wrong and it has become clear LaMelo Ball will be an above-average player in the NBA for a long time with a MVP-level ceiling.

LaMelo Ball's NBA records from rookie season:
- Youngest to record a Triple-Double (19y, 140d)
- Youngest (19y, 170d) with 10+ AST & 5+ 3PM in 1 GP
- Only player with 7+ 3PM/10+ AST in 1 GP before turning 20
- Youngest with 7+ 3PM in 1 GPpic.twitter.com/UtAkyaFZFj
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021

INTERESTING FACTS

Rookie records: Youngest to record a Triple-Double (19y, 140d), Youngest (19y, 170d) with 10+ AST & 5+ 3PM in 1 GP
Rookie records: Only player with 7+ 3PM/10+ AST in 1 GP before turning 20, Youngest with 7+ 3PM in 1 GP
Has the most GP (3) of 20 PTS & 10 AST by a rookie in Hornets franchise history
Named the 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year after being the 2nd rookie ever with 15+ PTS/5+ APG/5+ RPG/1.5 3PG

FUTURE OUTLOOK

LaMELO BALL CAN WIN A NBA MVP ONE DAY WITH HIS SKILLSET

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LaMelo Ball has insane vision and the length needed to make defenses pay with his ability to dish the basketball to open teammates. Ball has been finding his teammates with pinpoint accuracy since high school, and now that he’s surrounded by NBA stars, he can easily average 10 APG in the near future. Pair his vision with his IQ of the game alongside his promising shooting ability, and it’s becoming clear that LaMelo Ball will not only be a perennial All-Star in the league, but that he has what it takes to win the MVP.

BEST HIGHLIGHTS

Ball breaking rookie records

LaMelo Ball recorded the most GP (3) with 20+ PTS & 10+ AST by a rookie in Charlotte #Hornets history
pic.twitter.com/KLcO8wusZQ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021

LaMelo Ball's NBA records from rookie season:
- Youngest to record a Triple-Double (19y, 140d)
- Youngest (19y, 170d) with 10+ AST & 5+ 3PM in 1 GP
- Only player with 7+ 3PM/10+ AST in 1 GP before turning 20
- Youngest with 7+ 3PM in 1 GPpic.twitter.com/UtAkyaFZFj
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021

LaMelo is more than just a shooter

LaMelo Ball can really do it all, including throwing down some big-time dunks
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021