Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball was the leading candidate for Rookie of the Year, averaging 15.9 points per game as he led his team to a surprising 20-21 record in the East.
Unfortunately, Ball is now set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a fractured wrist in Saturday’s match against the Clippers.
Charlotte guard LaMelo Ball — rookie of the year frontrunner — is expected to miss the rest of the season with a fracture to his right wrist, source tells ESPN. He's seeking a second opinion to confirm the diagnosis.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 22, 2021
Needless to say, it’s a heartbreaking situation for the young star, and fans all around the world were feeling the “loss.”
Fuck this season pic.twitter.com/Zaj6qfPO4l
— Che ☭ (@PnV3n) March 22, 2021
Was really enjoying watching Charlotte play with him at the point.. pic.twitter.com/h6Qok7wrAx
— Your Fav Sports Bettor’s Fav Sports Bettor (@FIVESTARINVEGAS) March 22, 2021
Of course, even something like this isn’t immune from controversy — and Wolves guard D’Angelo Russell got caught up in one after seeing an ill-advised tweet just minutes after the Ball news dropped.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMs-fMVgdqR
Fans absolutely torched him for the comment, calling him “cold” and “disrespectful,” among other things.
At this point, Edwards is probably a lock to win ROTY, but that’s not really what’s on everyone’s minds right now. Tweeting about it just minutes after learning that Ball will miss this entire season was just a really bad move. Seriously, what was he thinking?
He did end up deleting it, so it seems D’Lo recognized his mistake, at least.
Ass for Ball, we’re all wishing him a quick and successful recovery.
