Top 5 “Fan Favorite” Charlotte Hornets players

Nov 17, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Fans react to a shot by Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) that ties the score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Fans react to a shot by Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) that ties the score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 13: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on April 13, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 13: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on April 13, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball will certainly be on this list sooner rather than later, but it is just too early to include him as Top 5 fan favorite right now. That said, if he keeps performing well, staying healthy, and the Hornets give him an extension, then he will go on the Top 5 list.