NBA – LaMelo Ball ended his season on January 26, and his teammates are there to defend him.
This season, LaMelo Ball will have only set foot on the NBA floors 22 times. The leader of the Hornets will have missed 60 regular season games, and that is even more than the previous season when he only played 36 matches. This is mainly due to repeated sprained ankles. Like Stephen Curry at the start of his career.
Precisely, like the leader of the Warriors, LaMelo Ball does not rule out wearing ankle braces to protect his ankles and thus give himself a chance to play more. “I’m going to see this summer, try some things”, he confided about ankle equipment. This isn’t the first time Ball has considered this solution, but the player never felt comfortable during preseason testing.
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Deprived of their All-Star leader, the Hornets finished the season in 13th place in the East with only 21 victories on the clock. To the disappointment of the results, can also be added that of the fans who do not have the chance to see one of the flashiest players of his generation.
“He told me, ‘Next year I want to play 75 – 76 games and more.’ So, of course Melo wants to be on the field” explains Miles Bridges. “Some people think he doesn’t want to be on the field or that he just wants to wear his jewelry on the bench. But no, he wants to be on the field and he wants to win. He knows how important he is to this organization and this is going to be a big summer for him. »
Challenged by his teammates
While they have not played in the playoffs since 2016, the Hornets have a real franchise player in Ball, and the presence of Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges allows them to create an attractive and talented core.
“Whether it’s myself, Brandon (Miller) or Miles, we’re going to expect the best from him.” explains Grant Williams, who arrived during the season. “We’re going to challenge him and I think that’s something he’ll take well to. And I think next year he’ll be ready to make the level of progression you were hoping for. I think he played around 30 matches. This figure will change.
2024-04-16 10:09:27
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