LaMelo Ball has become one of the most celebrated upcoming NBA superstars, but his fortune has been cursed with a lot of injuries. Guard Ball for the Charlotte Hornets left the game due to an injury he sustained during an awkward landing after a layup. Ball’s absence would be a huge loss for the Hornets if he missed a significant amount of time.
This season, he has averaged 25.9 points per game in 14 starts. Ball was not allowed to return to the game and had to be helped to the locker room. He was declared out by the Hornets due to a “right ankle strain.” There have been worries about his health due to his history of ankle ailments, including a right ankle fracture that ended his season in February.
LaMelo Ball was carried off the floor and to the locker room after landing awkwardly on this play. pic.twitter.com/Wo5DgLLX18
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 27, 2023
Ball has been on a run recently, averaging 32 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds in the nine games going up to Sunday, while hitting 44% of his 10 3-point tries. He came into the game averaging 25.9 points, nine assists, and six rebounds.
LaMelo Ball to undergo more tests on his right ankle
The injury to LaMelo Ball is a source of concern for all Hornets supporters. At first glance, the injury appears benign, but LaMelo Ball’s rapid reaction and inability to put any weight on the ankle are troubling. Sadly, until we learn more about LaMelo’s health, there weren’t many encouraging things to take away from that game.
INJURY UPDATE: @hornets guard LaMelo Ball left the game in the 2Q tonight in Orlando with a right ankle strain, he will not return.
— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) November 27, 2023
Ball’s right ankle will need to be tested, and the results will determine how serious the injury is. When he broke his right ankle in February last season, necessitating season-ending surgery and limiting him to just 36 games, this ailment became a real cause for concern.
How do the Charlotte Hornets look without LaMelo Ball?
The young NBA player LaMelo Ball has seen a number of injury setbacks, such as a fractured right ankle in the middle of the season and a hip and wrist ailment in his first year. In his sophomore year, he played a career-high 75 games, which was the longest he could play.
From past performances, the Hornets are aware that Ball makes them a much superior team. In his healthy state, Charlotte has outscored opponents by 6.8 points for every 100 possessions. Without a doubt, LaMelo’s performance this season hasn’t been at its best.