A young NBA player recently extended his contract with one of the most popular NBA teams for $260 million for five years, concreting his position in the team’s roster. While that made the news, his love life is fast becoming the reason for internet chatter. Plying his trade in Michael Jordan-owned Charlotte Hornets, it started when he posted a flurry of photos of himself with a pet dog.

And lo! His alleged girlfriend posted a reply to those clumps of photos. When a rumored relationship becomes ‘Instagram official’, it certainly captures the attention of the fans!

Flirting abound on the Instagram handle of Charlotte Hornets’ player

Still in his early days,?LaMelo Ball is making his own headlines off the court. The 21-year-old point/shooting guard’s Instagram post has become an unwitting confirmation of the romantic interest in his life.

While his followers instantly began to post comments, his rumored girlfriend, Analicia Chaves, posted a one-word comment that should say a lot about the relationship. She posted, “Mineeeeee.“

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For the unversed, Analicia Chaves is an influencer. There are rumors that the two have been dating for a while now. Chaves has earlier been featured in photoshoots for magazines like ‘Smooth’ and ‘Vibe’. Unlike Michael Jordan’s son, Marcus Jordan, who has gone public about his relationship with Larsa Pippen, Ball hasn’t spoken about his relationship in public yet.

The two have been in the news for a while now, particularly because of the 13-year age gap between them. The lovebirds have repeatedly posted comments on social media posts posted by each other, but are still shying away from announcing their relationship.

However, is the flirtatious relationship affecting Ball in his NBA dream?

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Is LaMelo Ball focused on the Michael Jordan-led side?

Ball made his NBA debut in 2020 and has been playing with Michael Jordan’s Charlotte Hornets since then. He has been going from strength to strength on the court, after being voted the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2021 and being an All-Star in 2022.

The performances have helped him finalize a 5-year deal with the Hornets recently for a whopping $250 million. It ensures confidence in the young lad, with the team hopeful that his best is yet to come.

Can Ball keep his performances on the rise in the coming seasons? Will his relationship with Cleves bother Jordan and the Hornets’ management? Let us know in the comments below.

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