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LaMelo Ball Signs Huge Extension With The Charlotte Hornets For $260 Million

LaMelo agrees to stay with Hornets for $260 million contract.

Nico Martinez
Jul 1, 2023
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The Charlotte Hornets haven’t made any major signings this summer, but they did secure their star of the future on a massive new contract. 

LaMelo Ball, who played just 36 games last season, has reportedly agreed to a new max extension worth about $260 million over the next five years and it ranks among the most expensive contracts we’ve seen in the modern NBA.

$52M per yer for LaMelo 👀

Too high, or just right? pic.twitter.com/EWsWDwemz0

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 1, 2023

The Hornets are experiencing some uncertainty with regards to the future of the franchise. As reported earlier this year, Michael Jordan is selling his stake in the team and a new owner will soon take his place.

Meanwhile, GM Mitch Kupchak continues to try and build a legitimate playoff roster behind the scenes. With LaMelo and the newly drafted Brandon Miller, there is hope that the Hornets can finally start to compete after years of being in basketball purgatory.


Is LaMelo A Franchise Player?

There is no doubt that Ball is the best player on his team, but there are questions if he’s a guy who can lead a team to the title. Besides some health concerns (only one season where he played over 36 games), Ball isn’t a super reliable defender and he doesn’t have the kind of work ethic that some fans want to see.

“This LaMelo Ball, when he’s the face of your franchise, you’re all about style and substance,” said an anonymous NBA player. “You’re not about competitiveness, you’re not about toughness, you’re not about winning. LaMelo’s gotta grow up. I see nothing from him, not in year three, that shows me he cares about winning. I don’t believe that he does.”

Obviously, the Hornets believe in their star point guard and now they’ve got no choice but to rock with him and see how it goes. But for a Hornets team that struggles to stay relevant, it’s much better to risk it all on LaMelo instead of letting him go for nothing in return.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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