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Charlotte Hornets: 3 reasons LiAngelo Ball makes sense for Swarm

By Jacob Phillips

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 09: LiAngelo Ball #8 of the Charlotte Hornets looks to pass against Louis King #23 of the Sacramento Kings during the 2021 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on August 9, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Kings defeated the Hornets 80-70. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 09: LiAngelo Ball #8 of the Charlotte Hornets looks to pass against Louis King #23 of the Sacramento Kings during the 2021 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on August 9, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Kings defeated the Hornets 80-70. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Aug 8, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Kai Jones (23), Charlotte Hornets forward LiAngelo Ball (8), and Charlotte Hornets guard Scottie Lewis (16) are pictured on the bench during an NBA Summer League game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Cox Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 8, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Kai Jones (23), Charlotte Hornets forward LiAngelo Ball (8), and Charlotte Hornets guard Scottie Lewis (16) are pictured on the bench during an NBA Summer League game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Cox Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

Charlotte Hornets: LiAngelo Ball has the work ethic to possibly get NBA consideration

One thing about LiAngelo Ball that stood out to the Hornet’s coaching staff was his work ethic.

Ball was a gym rat leading up to the summer league. Every day he was working on his game trying to get better

"“Great kid. Love him,” lead assistant coach Jay Triano said. “He was at the facility practicing every day for two months to play in the Summer League. Shows a ton of character. He can shoot it, great feel, knack for scoring.”"

This kind of motivation and dedication can be contagious to a locker room. Having a guy who is committed to getting better will set an example for a lot of young guys who will play for the Swarm this year

Ball’s passion for the game never dwindled even though he has faced adversity throughout his basketball career. That all has to do with his dream to play in the NBA, even if nobody else believes he can make it.

"“I know myself, I’m an NBA player,” Ball said, via the Los Angeles Times. “In my head, I can play in the NBA. I can play anywhere for real. I don’t really think about how people think about me, I just do my own thing.”"

If Ball truly is committed to making the NBA, then he must maintain his drive to get better.

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