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LaMelo Ball’s Wholesome Reaction To Making 2022 All-Star Roster

Nico Martinez
Feb 8, 2022
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Credit: Bleacher Report

20-year-old point guard LaMelo Ball was among the biggest snubs of the Eastern Conference All-Star reserves. Averaging 19.6 points per game for the Hornets this season, many fans believed he deserved a place on the roster.

Fortunately, the young stud got the nod in place of the injured Kevin Durant and his reaction was captured live ahead of Monday’s game against Toronto.

LaMelo all smiles after finding out he made his first All Star Game 🙌🔥 https://t.co/79aLxUS8RT

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 8, 2022

LaMelo was clearly thrilled to be named an All-Star, but his ambition likely goes further than being named to the annual roster.

As a promising young guard, he has shown flashes of greatness already and could end up being a true franchise player for Charlotte within the next few years.

“You know, who I love watching? The Hornets. Man, I’ve followed LaMelo through the whole YouTube half-court and all the other stuff,” said Kevin Garnett. “He’s probably one of my favorites, him and Cole Anthony. LaMelo has kind of an old-school, he moves the ball and has a high IQ. He’s got the old-school feel to him. He has a bunch of magic in him. I can’t wait for him to get some more size on that’s actually gonna take his confidence to another level. I got him being the MVP in less than five years because he’s dictating the league play, the style.”

For a franchise with a rather dark history, LaMelo could be the key to unlocking better days for the team. His skills as a scorer and playmaker help make his teammates better and the guy has become one of the most well-liked and respected rising stars in the game.

I’m in AAU gyms every single weekend, with 300-500 kids. Guess what, a name that comes up every single time someone walks up to me is LaMelo Ball,” revelaed Kendrick Perkins. “That’s what I’m trying to explain… When I think of a household name, every kid in America loves LaMelo Ball, and right now, he’s at the point where you can call him a superstar.

While the Hornets might not look like much today, they have a solid core to build around going forward (Ball, Bridges, Hayward) and there is no doubt that the franchise has a bright future ahead of them.

As for LaMelo, his All-Star nod is likely a sign of things to come. For a passionate, hard-working point guard with crazy potential, it won’t be surprising if he emerges as a regular MVP candidate down the line.

We’ll just have to wait and see what the future has in store.

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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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