Five players the Charlotte Hornets should pair with LaMelo Ball

By Joey Cruz | Dec 9, 2022

MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 12: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets stands on the court during a free throw attempt during the first half against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena on November 12, 2022 in Miami, Florida. 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 Eric Espada/Getty Images) /

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LaMelo Ball‘s ascension into the upper echelon of NBA players is almost a certainty. Elite outside shooting and elite playmaking, paired with defensive upside and the ability to score inside the arc give Charlotte Hornets fans something to be very excited about moving forward. Unfortunately, the most that fans can do now is speculate, as Ball has been out essentially the entire season with ankle injuries.

What would a team built around LaMelo Ball look like?

With Ball on the sidelines, it is a good time to think about what a team built around him would ideally look like. Without further ado, here are five players that would make up such a team.

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