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“Drug Test Coming”: Michael Jordan’s Superstar LaMelo Ball Leaves Fans in Disbelief After Overdramatic Antics vs Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks

Published 02/02/2023, 7:50 AM EST

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The Charlotte Hornets faced the Milwaukee Bucks in their last matchup. Though the Hornets lost, it was a big night for LaMelo Ball as he became the Hornets’ leader for most triple-doubles in the franchise’s history. However, what caught the attention of fans during the game was LaMelo’s protest over a foul call. Moreover, the way he chose to imitate holding the whistle led the fans to predict a drug test coming his way.

LaMelo Ball led the Hornets in the loss against the Bucks. He notched a triple-double for the night, scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists for the game. Ball also managed to get 3 steals and 3 blocks for the night as well. Though it was Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks with the last laugh.

Fans put LaMelo Ball and his antics under a microscope

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In a video captured, LaMelo Ball could be seen protesting and arguing with the official over a call. Ball seemed extremely riled up by the way he was making his case, with Bucks’ Brook Lopez looking at the whole ordeal from the back.

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Now, what caught the attention of fans was the way Melo gestured holding the whistle. The way he held the whistle in the video indicated something else entirely which led fans to conclude that this might just cause a drug test to come at LaMelo’s way.

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One fan tweeted, “Look how he held the imaginary whistle… definitely a drug test coming LaMelo’s way.”

Another fan commented, “But what if, and hear me out… what if the refs just called the game based on the rules consistently regardless of if a players personality bothers them or not.”

Here are a few more reactions from fans on Twitter.

Many fans claimed that this was the reason why LaMelo did not get calls in his favor down in the comments section.

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Michael Jordan and the Hornets looking to shake up their roster

Recently, Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Hornets have been in the news for putting up two of their players on the trade block. The Hornets have struggled as a team, not just this season but for the past couple of years.

Watch This Story – How much does Michael Jordan earn from Hornets ownership?

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So, the Hornets’ front office had decided to put Mason Plumlee and Kelly Oubre Jr. on the trade block. The Hornets were also tangled in trade talks with the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans on social media were urging Michael Jordan and the Hornets to pull the trigger and trade for Russell Westbrook. 

Now, let’s see if anything transpires before the trade deadline passes. 

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Abhishek Dhariwal

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Abhishek Dhariwal is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He earned his bachelor's degree in English Honors from St. Xavier's College and his master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from AAFT School of Mass Communication and Journalism.
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Jayant Chhabra