“Average person doesn’t know who LaMelo Ball is!” – Hornets All-Star guard’s brilliant start to the season doesn’t impress ex-NBA player

LaMelo Ball is shining in his comeback season with the Hornets, however, Chandler Parsons feels a move to a big-market team could boost his visibility.

“Average person doesn’t know who LaMelo Ball is!” – Hornets All-Star guard’s brilliant start to the season doesn’t impress ex-NBA player

Charlotte Hornets All-Star guard LaMelo Ball

The returning LaMelo Ball has had a promising start to the 2024-25 NBA season, as he has made a strong comeback after injuries limited him to just 22 games last season. The fifth-year guard is once again proving his star power as he leads the Charlotte Hornets.

And despite his success and electric performances, some believe that playing in Charlotte, a small-market team, maybe limiting his potential exposure and influence in the league. Former NBA player Chandler Parsons discussed this on “Run It Back,” where he suggested that a bigger market could help amplify Ball’s visibility and career impact.

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Listen, you put him on the Clippers; you put him in a big market right now; I think we’re talking about a whole different player… The average person doesn’t know who LaMelo Ball is because the Charlotte Hornets have been historically bad. You have to be on a good team.

Chandler Parsons said

However, even with Charlotte’s smaller platform, LaMelo Ball has consistently ranked among the top 15 players in NBA jersey sales each season since he entered the league. Last season, despite missing 60 games due to injury, he ranked 14th in jersey sales, a testament to his popularity and marketability.

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As the young star continues to thrive this season, the conversation around his potential and market influence is likely to grow. While he’s cemented himself as a key player for the Hornets, his marketability and impressive play have many fans wondering, and as Parsons suggested, if a move to a larger market could further elevate his career and impact on the NBA.

LaMelo Ball leads NBA in clutch scoring as he powers Hornets’ success this season

LaMelo Ball has been exceptional for the Charlotte Hornets this season, particularly when it matters most: the fourth quarter. He has led the NBA in fourth-quarter points (11.7), field goals (4.2), and 3-pointers (2.2).

Furthermore, his performances in the final frame have set him apart, as he has scored 15 or more points in the fourth quarter four times already this season, a feat unmatched by any other player. This ability to take over late in games has contributed significantly to Charlotte’s strong start and has made him a must-watch talent in the NBA.

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Across 10 games, he is currently averaging 29.4 points (ranking fifth in the league), 6.2 assists, and 4.9 rebounds.