“When will it be fair to name LaMelo Ball as the greatest Hornet ever!?”: NBA Twitter lauds the All-Star for joining the elite company of LeBron James and Luka Doncic in a special feat

Advait Jajodia | 13/03/2022
“When will it be fair to name LaMelo Ball as the greatest Hornet ever!?”: NBA Twitter lauds the All-Star for joining the elite company of LeBron James and Luka Doncic in a special feat

LaMelo Ball joins LeBron James and Luka Doncic as the 3rd player in the last 40 years with 2,000 points, 700 rebounds, and 700 assists before turning 21.

Being drafted as the 3rd overall pick in the 2020 draft, the Hornets franchise certainly had a lot of expectations from LaMelo Ball. Almost 2 seasons later, it is pretty safe to say that Melo could be the player for the organization for years to come.

In his second campaign, Ball has shattered several records. Amid a breakout season, LaMelo is currently averaging a solid 19.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. The 20-year-old even got rewarded with a spot on his first-ever All-Star appearance.

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Yesterday, after his incredible 17/6/9 outing against the Pelicans, Melo wrote his name in the history books… yet again. The 6-foot-7 guard became only the third player in the last 40 years with 2,000 points, 700 rebounds, and 700 assists before turning the age of 21.

NBA Twitter lauds LaMelo Ball for his incredible achievement

After his recent performance against NOLA, teammate Isaiah Thomas couldn’t stop gushing over the Hornets’ youngster. IT stated:

“He’s gonna be the face of this league. He’s already an All-Star, give him 2-3 years, he’ll be a top-10 player easily. He has the full package. My job while I’m here is making sure he takes every possession seriously and he leads this team. He has to take that responsibility with his play, even if he’s not vocal.”

As soon as Melo reached the career 2,000/700/700 stat line, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions.

Also Read: Isaiah Thomas has huge praises for the All-Star after the Hornets record a season-high 41 assists in a single game

We know for a fact that LaMelo is going to be achieving several more incredible feats like these throughout his career.

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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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