The NBA is hard. Once the regular season ends, it gets even harder. Charlotte Hornets rookie sensation, LaMelo Ball, found that out the hard way in the inaugural game of the NBA Play-In Tournament. The Hornets faced the Indiana Pacers, a team they beat two of the three times they played this year. The Pacers beat down Ball and his crew by a score of 144-117. The … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball Finds Out the NBA is Hard
Nicolas Batum Watched His Father Die on the Basketball Court and Used It as Motivation for a $155 Million NBA Career
Over the course of his 13-year career in the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, and Los Angeles Clippers, Nicolas Batum has made more than $155 million. Sure, the Frenchman has never been an NBA All-Star and faced a lot of criticism for the big contract he received from Michael Jordan in Charlotte, but, overall, he’s been a solid player. After all, you … [Read more...] about Nicolas Batum Watched His Father Die on the Basketball Court and Used It as Motivation for a $155 Million NBA Career
NBA Trade Rumor: Could Kristaps Porzingis Be Joining LaMelo Ball on the Charlotte Hornets?
In June 2021, the NBA playoffs are happening, and we’re getting ready for the NBA draft. However, the really exciting thing is that it’s the start of NBA trade rumor season. The first major player thrown around in NBA trade rumors is Kristaps Porzingis of the Dallas Mavericks. Reports indicate he wants out of Dallas and the team wants him out. The Charlotte Hornets could be … [Read more...] about NBA Trade Rumor: Could Kristaps Porzingis Be Joining LaMelo Ball on the Charlotte Hornets?
LaMelo Ball Won Rookie of the Year, and Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves Aren’t Happy About It
The LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards debate will be around for a long time. The Charlotte Hornets picked Ball No. 3 overall in the 2020 NBA draft, two spots behind Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves No. 1 overall selection. Both Ball and Edwards had fantastic rookie seasons. However, it was Ball who went on to win the Kia Rookie of the Year Award. Although Ball won the award by … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball Won Rookie of the Year, and Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves Aren’t Happy About It
Post-Lottery NBA Mock Draft 2021: Pistons Win the Big Prize; Evan Mobley and Jalen Green Swap Spots
The NBA Draft Lottery is now complete, and we know exactly which team has which pick. This dramatically changes mock drafts now that we can accurately match teams and players. In this first post-lottery NBA mock draft, team fit and need will help determine the selections, not just overall talent and potential. Also, this is a straight mock draft, picking the 14 lottery … [Read more...] about Post-Lottery NBA Mock Draft 2021: Pistons Win the Big Prize; Evan Mobley and Jalen Green Swap Spots