“He might be cooked!” LaMelo Ball gets SUED for driving over 11-year-old boy’s foot; fans react

LaMelo Ball is just about to start his $200 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets.

“He might be cooked!” LaMelo Ball gets SUED for driving over 11-year-old boy’s foot; fans react

NBA fans call out Charlotte Hornets superstar LaMelo Ball for getting sued by family after driving over their 11-year-old boy

LaMelo Ball seems to have found himself in a bit of a soup even before his rookie max contract kicks in next year. After the Charlotte Hornets’ Purple and Teal Day held at the Spectrum Center in October, Ball apparently ran over an 11-year-old boy’s foot. Now the child’s family has sued the young superstar, leading NBA fans to light up the internet.

WSOC TV broke the news that an 11-year-old boy, Angell Joseph, was waiting outside the Spectrum Center for an autograph. Joseph then approached the superstar’s car for an autograph. However, Ball did not sign the autograph and sped away in his car. 

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Since Joseph was standing close, Ball’s car ran over his foot, breaking it. The young boy’s mother is now suing the Charlotte Hornets young guard for damages.

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LaMelo Ball is known to have a penchant for fast and expensive cars. He takes it up a notch by customizing it with wild colors and modifications. But more importantly, many videos are around on the internet showcasing his carelessness while driving.

The amount the mother of the boy is seeking is small compared to the $200 million contract that Ball is about to get. But this incident will surely make a dent in his reputation. The Charlotte Hornets, under their new ownership, might also look into these matters concerning their franchise cornerstone.

Fans go wild as LaMelo Ball finds trouble

NBA superstars are adored by fans. After all, those players entertain them with excellent play on the basketball court. But when those players end up hurting the fans, it is natural for those whose viewership pays for the salaries to turn on them. That is exactly what has happened since this news broke. 

Basketball fans from all angles have gone on a rampage on social media calling Ball out his carelessness. Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, check out some of those reactions below;

It seems the new owners of the Charlotte Hornets need to bring in some sense of discipline. They do not want such issues cropping up and angering fans.

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