There are few hoopers that have to deal with the spotlight and scrutiny at a very young age. Few were younger than LaMelo Ball, the youngest of the Ball brothers. He came to mainstream media’s attention while playing for Chino Hills in High School with his elder brothers. LaMelo announced himself to the world by scoring 92 points as a 15-year-old sophomore for Chino Hills. From that point onwards, his career trajectory has only gone up. In an interview with HoopsHype, a former No.1 Draft pick and 2x NBA All-Star had a very interesting take on LaMelo’s career and his ceiling as an NBA Star.

Lamelo has No Ceiling

Lamelo Ball is considered one of the brightest young talents the NBA has on offer. He is the star that Jordan’s team, the Charlotte Hornets are building a team around. The 22-year-old provides the necessary star power that is required to attract a fellow star. His playing style and ability to create opportunities for his teammates make Hornets an attractive destination for him.

In a recent interview with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, former 2x All-Star Baron Davis said this about LaMelo’s ceiling: “He has no ceiling. We don’t know what his ceiling is. He has an intangible that only the greats are given, he has the personality, vision, game, heart, and he’s clutch. He’s highly intelligent, he has an incredible emotional IQ. He’s da*n near 6-foot-9 now. I stood next to him. You think about someone who’s basketball is art. The basketball is like a musical instrument to this kid”.

LaMelo’s contract extension with the Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets made sure that they signed their franchise cornerstone, LaMelo Ball, to a new deal. After his rookie contract expired earlier this year, he signed a five-year contract extension which will be worth $260 million dollars.

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The Hornets’ front office considered signing LaMelo to a new deal a no-brainer, even though LaMelo played only 23 games last season due to a fractured right ankle. When fit, LaMelo averages around 19.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 7.3 assists. The team is banking on LaMelo’s generational talent to win an NBA title, despite his injury history.

Do you consider LaMelo as a generational player or will his career also pan out as his elder brother Lonzo Ball?  What are your thoughts on LaMelo? Let us know in the comments below!