LiAngelo Ball Shines In Hornets Summer League Debut

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LaVar was loving what he was seeing last night.

LiAngelo Ball is the middle brother in the Ball family and over the past couple of years, he has struggled to find his footing in the NBA. Gelo has tried out for various different teams, and just last year, he had a short stint with the Detroit Pistons where he was eventually cut in preseason. Since that time, Gelo and LaVar have been hard at work to make sure the former gets a spot on an NBA team, preferably alongside one of his brothers.

An opportunity was announced just last week as it was revealed that LiAngelo would be joining the Charlotte Hornets Summer League team, where he would get significant playing time in order to show off his skill set. On Sunday, Ball got to make his debut with the Hornets, and he made the most of his new gig.

LiAngelo Ball Shines In Hornets Summer League Debut
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As soon as Gelo came into the game, he went to work shooting threes from everywhere on the court. He eventually finished with five three-pointers on just eight attempts and ended the game with 16 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. His highlights were nothing short of impressive and they had fans salivating over the possibility of Gelo and LaMelo playing on the same court together this upcoming season.

Of course, Gelo still has a lot to prove in Summer League, however, if he continues at this pace, he could very well find himself on the Hornets roster by the start of the season in October.


About The Author
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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