Michael Jordan Weighs in On LaMelo Ball’s Rookie Season

LaMelo Ball is surpassing everyone’s expectations during his rookie year. He’s already proven to be the real deal, and hands down the best Ball Brother in the world. Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan seems very happy with what LaMelo is doing for his team.  The six-time NBA champion said when the Hornets selected Ball with the No. 3 overall pick they hoped the crafty 6-foot-6 point guard would eventually rise to the level of becoming an All-Star.

Jordan likes the way Ball is trending.

“I think Melo has adjusted to the NBA game better than any of us ever thought this early in his career,” Jordan told The Associated Press in an email. “He has exceeded our expectations so far this season.”

“I think Melo has adjusted to the NBA game better than any of us ever thought this early in his career,” Michael Jordan said about LaMelo Ball. https://t.co/4axmWLqdPc

— Denver Post Nuggets (@nuggetsnews) March 4, 2021

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Ball leads all rookies in most statistical categories, including points (15.8), assists (6.3), rebounds (6) and steals (1.6) per game.

Definitely a shoe in for Rookie of the Year. Jordan finally drafted correctly.

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