November 7th 2023.
At just 22 years old, LaMelo Ball has already made a name for himself in the record books of the Charlotte Hornets. In a game against the Dallas Mavericks, he recorded a triple-double, becoming the second player during the regular season to have a 30-point triple-double. What makes this accomplishment even more impressive is that he is the first player to do so in regulation.
Ball's impressive performance included 10 rebounds, 30 points, and 13 assists. He entered the fourth quarter with only 7 points but exploded for 23 more to try and will his team to a win, though they ultimately fell short. This makes him the first Hornets player to ever reach double-digit career triple-doubles.
Before this game, Ball had career averages of 19.3 points, 7.4 assists, and 6.3 rebounds per game, while shooting 37% on 7.5 3-point attempts per game. He was also the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and recently signed a five-year, $260 million extension with the Hornets.
LaMelo is the youngest of the Ball brothers, all of whom play professional basketball. His brother Lonzo Ball is currently on the Chicago Bulls, however he is sidelined this season due to a third knee surgery. LiAngelo played for the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League earlier this year.
LaMelo Ball has made an impact, not just in the Hornets record books, but in the NBA as a whole. His impressive performance in the game against the Mavericks shows the world that he is a talented player with a whole career still ahead of him.
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