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Charlotte Hornets: Season Review Roundtable

By Evan Birchmore

Apr 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guards LaMelo Ball (2) Terry Rozier (3) and forward P.J. Washington (25) react after being assessed a technical foul during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guards LaMelo Ball (2) Terry Rozier (3) and forward P.J. Washington (25) react after being assessed a technical foul during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Hornets’ MVP

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 07: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up court against the Orlando Magic during their game at Spectrum Center on April 07, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 07: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up court against the Orlando Magic during their game at Spectrum Center on April 07, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /

Evan Birchmore 

LaMelo Ball is the easy answer for good reason. His second year saw increases in scoring, rebounding, assists, free throw percentage, and three-point percentage, all of which was rewarded with an All-Star selection. On the defensive end, Ball finished tied with Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart for the sixth-most steals on the season. Charlotte’s defensive rating with Ball was 113.7 compared to 121.9 without him, while their point differential was +37 in 75 games with Ball compared to -1 in seven games without him. Whatever moves the offseason holds, Ball’s status as the Hornets’ alpha is unquestioned.

Jacob Phillips

There is no doubt that the team MVP this season was LaMelo Ball. In his second season, Ball increased his points, rebounds, and assists. He took over the lead role this season and blossomed into an NBA All-Star. Ball made improvements in all aspects of his game. He proved he can keep up on defense and will only improve as time goes on. The future of this team rests in the development of Ball. This season was his moment to take over and he did.

Stephen Sears

It has to be LaMelo Ball. The 2020 Rookie of the Year picked up where he left off and continued to surprise and excite us with what he is capable of on any given night. His points, rebounds, and assist all increased and he was the Hornets first All-Star since Kemba Walker. The future looks bright in Charlotte and this team will go as he goes.

Quinn Everts

I thought about trying to be different and saying that Miles Bridges was the Hornets’ MVP. Although Bridges was incredible all season long, LaMelo Ball is the only correct answer. The Hornets’ second-year point guard was the straw that stirred the drink for Charlotte. LaMelo was the initiator of Charlotte’s offense, and made a substantial leap in numerous facets of the game between his rookie season and his sophomore campaign. Even with the season ending on the sour note that it did, having LaMelo Ball on the team brings massive hope for the future.

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