LaMelo Ball Dons Hornets Jersey For The First Time

BYAlexander Cole6.6K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images
LaMelo Ball
LaMelo Ball is ready for his latest basketball journey.

LaMelo Ball was officially drafted into the NBA on Wednesday night as the Charlotte Hornets took him with the third overall pick. Now, LaMelo will get to prove whether or not he was worth the hype. He will also be given the chance to show if he's actually better than his brother Lonzo, who is about to enter his fourth season in the NBA. Needless to say, LaMelo has a lot of expectations being thrust upon him although he seems to have the confidence necessary in order to handle the heat.

Yesterday, Ball had his introductory press conference with the Hornets and he also got to partake in a photoshoot, where he donned the Hornets uniform for the first time. As you can see in the tweet below, LaMelo was all smiles as he proudly sported the Hornets' teal and white jersey.

Michael Jordan's Hornets haven't had very much success over the last few years, and the franchise is hoping LaMelo can help turn that tide. While playing in the NBL, Ball proved to be a point guard with a ton of potential and if he continues to work hard, there's no reason why he can't become a superstar in the league.

In just about a month, we will get to see LaMelo on an NBA court for the first time, and fans couldn't be more excited.


About The Author
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!
...