Name: LaMello
Surname: Ball
Date of birth: August 22, 2001.
Height: 2.01m
Position: playmaker/back
Season 2015-2016
He played for Chino Hills High School. In his first game,
he scored 27 points as a starter.
Season 2016-2017
After the winning streak, his team suffered its first loss on February 4 when LaMelo scored 37 points against Oak Hills Academy. In the next game on February 7,
he scored an incredible 92 points, becoming the second-youngest player in California high school history to do so.
Season 2018-2019
His team was removed from the Hophal Classic tournament
because event organizers failed to meet a $10,000 demand from associates of the Ball family in order for Ball to play.
Season 2019-2020
He joined the Hawks through the NBL Next Stars program,
which aims to develop NBA draft prospects.
Season 2020-2021
The Charlotte Hornets selected Ball with the third overall pick. (20.1ppg)
Season 2022-2023
On February 16, Ball had 28 points, 10 assists and a career-high 12 rebounds in a 120–110 win over the San Antonio Spurs. He became the second youngest player in NBA
history to reach 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists in his career, behind only LeBron James.
