LaMelo Ball Speaks On First Ever Game Against LeBron James

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LaMelo Ball had a solid outing against the Lakers last night.

LaMelo Ball has easily been the best rookie in the NBA so far this season and fans continue to be amazed by the plays he produces. Melo is one of those players who knows how to move the basketball and make incredible plays on a whim. Last night, LaMelo had his biggest test yet as he got to go up against none other than the Los Angeles Lakers who boast the talents of LeBron James, who is, of course, one of the best to ever do it.

In the end, LaMelo and his Hornets lost the game by 11 points, although LaMelo's efforts were solid as he notched 26 points. Following the outing, LaMelo was asked by reporters about his play and how he felt about it all. As Melo noted, playing without fans sucked although overall, he was disappointed about not winning.

“No one has fans now, so everything feels really normal to be honest,” Ball said via ClutchPoints. “I do not know what’s really going on honestly. [...] It felt good to play here, but not too good because we didn’t win."

Ball received praise from LeBron James after the game, which must have been nice considering LeBron's stature. LaMelo still has plenty to learn in his career but at this point, he certainly has garnered a lot of players' respect.

LaMelo Ball Speaks On First Ever Game Against LeBron James
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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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