“Stephen Curry who?!”: NBA Twitter goes crazy as LiAngelo Ball sinks a wild three-pointer to end the first half during his Summer league clash against the Spurs

Advait Jajodia | 13/08/2021
"Stephen Curry who?!": NBA Twitter goes crazy as LiAngelo Ball sinks a wild three-pointer to end the first half during his Summer league clash against the Spurs

Charlotte Hornets’ LiAngelo Ball hits a tough three-pointer with only 0.6 seconds left on the clock, leaving everyone in disbelief.

Anyone who has religiously been following the NBA for the past few years must have definitely heard the name LiAngelo Ball. LiAngelo is the middle brother of the Ball family, who just like Lonzo and LaMelo has been playing the sport ever since he could walk.

For the past few years, Gelo has been hoping to make it to the league. During his UCLA days, his shoplifting scandal in China led the Bruins to suspend him indefinitely, affecting his draft stock. Ball even declared for the 2018 NBA Draft but went undrafted. And now, after years of being cast aside by the league, LiAngelo finally has a legit shot at making it to the pros.

Charlotte Hornets first invited the 22-year-old to their offseason training camp and then announced his selection in their Summer League roster. And it is safe to say that Gelo has been making full use of this golden opportunity given to him.

The 6-foot-5 shooter has been averaging a modest 11.3 points in the three Summer League games so far, shooting an efficient 44.4% from the field while coming off the bench. And on Thursday, Ball had one of the wildest plays of the entire tournament, leaving everybody in shock.

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NBA Twitter erupts after LiAngelo Ball hits a jaw-dropping three-point shot to beat the buzzer

In the Charlotte-San Antonio match, with only 0.6 seconds left on the clock and the Hornets trailing 54-58, LiAngelo Ball received a pass from the outbound. And in no time, Ball released an incredibly tough shot, knocking down the three-pointer buzzer beater leaving everyone in awe.

And as soon as this play went online, it instantly became viral, with social media going gaga over the shot.

 

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Even though LiAngelo has been pretty great during these Summer League games, he will have to top a notch to reserve a spot on an NBA or even G-League roster, during Charlotte’s last game on Saturday.

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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