LaMelo says Hornets are on the right path

By Associated Press

Jul 21, 2023 12:03 am

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina: LaMelo Ball could've tried to force his way out of Charlotte in hopes of landing with an established NBA playoff contender in the next few years.

Instead, the 2022 All-Star point guard decided to embrace his current situation with the struggling Hornets by signing a five-year deal earlier this month that will pay him up to $260 million. In doing so, he became the first Hornets player to sign a rookie max contract extension, giving Charlotte a cornerstone piece to build around.

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