American basketball player
Born: August 22, 2001
LaMelo Ball, born on August 22, 2001, in Chino Hills, California, is an American professional basketball player who gained prominence for his exceptional skills and unique journey to the NBA. The youngest of the Ball brothers, LaMelo was introduced to basketball at an early age by his father, LaVar Ball. He first gained national attention while playing for Chino Hills High School, where he helped lead the team to a state championship and an undefeated season.
Instead of following the traditional college route, LaMelo took an unconventional path, playing professionally overseas. He first signed with Lithuania’s BC Prienai in 2018 and later joined the Illawarra Hawks in Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL) in 2019. His standout performances in the NBL earned him widespread recognition, and he declared for the NBA Draft in 2020.
LaMelo was selected third overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020 NBA Draft. He quickly made an impact in the league, winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2021. Known for his exceptional passing, court vision, and scoring ability, LaMelo Ball has established himself as one of the NBA’s brightest young stars, continuing to make waves with his dynamic playstyle.
LaMelo Ball’s 5 most popular quotes
- History is dependent on the new generation to write a new chapter.
- Life is sweet, but sometimes old people just don’t get it.
- I thank my dad for the JBA Experience and playing overseas.
- I’m known as the ankle bully, and I’m the CEO of it because I’ve made a lot of people fall during my lifetime.
- People who think my dad is a bully, you should probably just hang out with him for a day and see what happens.
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