Overview

• LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard, will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 NBA season due to a right ankle injury.
• This marks the third season in four years that Ball has played in less than 70 games, raising concerns about his long-term health.
• Despite his recurring injuries, Ball has shown potential as a franchise cornerstone, averaging a career-high 23.9 points this season.
• The Hornets, currently 18-54, face another year without playoff contention, continuing the NBA's longest active postseason drought.
• The team is now looking towards the future, with rookie Brandon Miller showing promise and questions arising about Ball's role.