LaMelo Ball Is Receiving Heavy Interest From The Wizards

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LaMelo Ball is expected to be one of the top picks in this year's NBA Entry Draft.

There has been a lot of fanfare surrounding LaMelo Ball as of late and for good reason. Of course, the NBL standout is the brother of Lonzo Ball and he is the youngest son of LaVar who has been the biggest promoter of his three kids. LaMelo played a few games in the NBL before having to forfeit the season with a foot injury although he certainly made a large impression during his short stint. In fact, LaMelo is expected to be a top 5 draft pick this year with some thinking he could go number one.

According to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports, LaMelo was heavily scouted by none other than the Washington Wizards. They consistently had scouts at his games and even hired a scout in Australia who could easily make it to LaMelo's events. Needless to say, the Wizards are keeping a close eye on the star.

LaMelo Ball Is Receiving Heavy Interest From The Wizards
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While the Wizards seem keen on drafting LaMelo, there is no guarantee they will be in a position to get him. The team only has a 4.5 percent chance of drafting first overall and they have a 20 percent chance of landing a top 5 pick. With this in mind, securing Ball's services will be an uphill battle.

Let us know in the comments below who you would like to see Ball end up with.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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