LaMelo Ball Is Receiving Heavy Interest From The Wizards

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LaMelo Ball is expected to be one of the top picks in this year's NBA Entry Draft.

There has been a lot of fanfare surrounding LaMelo Ball as of late and for good reason. Of course, the NBL standout is the brother of Lonzo Ball and he is the youngest son of LaVar who has been the biggest promoter of his three kids. LaMelo played a few games in the NBL before having to forfeit the season with a foot injury although he certainly made a large impression during his short stint. In fact, LaMelo is expected to be a top 5 draft pick this year with some thinking he could go number one.

According to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports, LaMelo was heavily scouted by none other than the Washington Wizards. They consistently had scouts at his games and even hired a scout in Australia who could easily make it to LaMelo's events. Needless to say, the Wizards are keeping a close eye on the star.

LaMelo Ball Is Receiving Heavy Interest From The Wizards
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While the Wizards seem keen on drafting LaMelo, there is no guarantee they will be in a position to get him. The team only has a 4.5 percent chance of drafting first overall and they have a 20 percent chance of landing a top 5 pick. With this in mind, securing Ball's services will be an uphill battle.

Let us know in the comments below who you would like to see Ball end up with.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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