“Efficiency is garbage!” LaMelo Ball brutally branded as ’empty calories’ player by sports critic

Charlotte Hornets star, LaMelo Ball faces the wrath of an ESPN reporter after being sidelined due to injuries for most of his early career.

“Efficiency is garbage!” LaMelo Ball brutally branded as ’empty calories’ player by sports critic

LaMelo Ball

The Charlotte Hornets’ star man, LaMelo Ball is one of the most exciting players to watch on the court in this generation. Unfortunately, the NBA community has seen very little of him in recent years due to injuries. Unsurprisingly, Ball has the potential to be one of the top 15 NBA players if he stays fit throughout his career.

That said, Ball has been in the mix due to his recent comments regarding himself, stating he is “ready to go for the next season.” However, this did not go down well with many NBA experts and analysts. Notably, ESPN reporter, Tim MacMahon was one of them as he put the Hornets star in his place, claiming “his efficiency is garbage.”

I don't know that LaMelo Ball can play winning basketball. I don't know if LaMelo Ball can be the franchise player on a winner. He's got a pretty empty calories game... His efficiency is garbage, his defense is horrific and I don't see a lot of evidence that the guy considers winning to be a priority.
Tim MacMahon on the Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective podcast

This past 23-24 season, Ball averaged 23.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 1.8 steals per game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 35.5% from three in 22 games. Furthermore, through 184 games, Ball has career averages of 20.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 42.7% from the field and 37.4% from three. It remains to be seen how Ball will perform in the next stages of his career.

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LaMelo Ball provides an important update on his injury

The Charlotte Hornets fans have missed their star player, LaMelo Ball due to an ankle injury for most of the 2023-24 season. They will be hoping that Ball returns to the roster as soon as possible. However, Ball himself provided an important update on his ankle injury. He claimed that he “just wants to play basketball” and is raring to go for the upcoming season.

My favorite thing to do is play basketball, So, just not being able to do it is obviously horrible. So, the fact that I’ve got this summer, though, I’m just going to take the summer, try to get as strong as I could so I’m out there and can play.

LaMelo Ball told the reporters ahead of the new season

In addition, Ball, who had been sidelined since January 26, 2024, due to chronic stiffness in his surgically repaired right ankle, was later diagnosed with tendinopathy, which ended his season early. He later made an appearance in an NBA All-Star game but the problem arose again. Now, with Ball reaching complete fitness, it will be interesting to watch how the 23-year-old performs in the 2024-25 NBA season.

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