Overview

• LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets guard, has been allowed by the NBA to display his previously banned tattoo.
• The tattoo, which displays the initials 'LF' under his left ear, represents his middle name, LaFrance, which is also the name of his clothing line.
• Initially, the NBA had required Ball to cover the tattoo as it was considered a violation of league rules against displaying commercial logos during games.
• Ball, who had been sidelined due to a sprained ankle, returned to the court on Friday without having to cover his tattoo.
• Despite the controversy over his tattoo, Ball led the Hornets with 28 points in his return game.