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The All Star Game thread--first of many for Melo

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https://www.atthehive.com/2022/2/21/22944045/charlotte-hornets-news-lamelo-ball-puts-forth-strong-all-star-weekend-debut?utm_campaign=atthehive&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

 

LaMelo Ball had himself a nice All Star Weekend. He didn’t win any awards or blow everyone away with some crazy standout performance, but belonged. That’s saying something when you’re the fourth youngest All Star in NBA history.

I think it’s easy for Hornets to forget how special a start to a career we’re witnessing. Ball was named an All Star as an alternate to replace the injured Kevin Durant. Only Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Magic Johnson appeared in the game at a younger age. He’s averaging 20.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game. The only players to do that in their age 20 seasons are Ball, Doncic, and James. Both of the other two made the All Star teams in their second season and haven’t stopped since. Ball will try to follow in that path.

Ball capped off the weekend in the big boy game—the 2022 NBA All Star game. He finished third on his team in scoring with 18 points and wowed the crowd and broadcast with some flashy passing.

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