LaMelo Ball Dons Hornets Jersey For The First Time

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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 Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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