NBA fans react to LaMelo Ball injury news before Clippers-Hornets
![Jan 12, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Jan 12, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3508,h_1973,x_0,y_43/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/all_clippers/01jjtn0fqy9wgjypbsep.jpg)
This season has been a major coming-out party for Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball. He's shown a huge development this season, looking like arguably the best point guard in the NBA.
Unfortunately, Ball's NBA career has been very mired in injuries. In 2023, he only played 36 games and in 2024, he only played 22 games. Now, it's been revealed that Ball has suffered a left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in one week. Meaning, Ball will miss Friday night's game against the LA Clippers.
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will be re-evaluated in one week with a left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN. Ball, averaging 28.2 points and 7.3 assists this season, suffered the injury on Monday.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 30, 2025
Upon hearing the news, many NBA fans felt for Ball, especially after the major season he was having. Ball was averaging 28.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 5.3 rebounds on 42/34/82 shooting from the field.
Via @jbondwagon: "Injuries suck man. He’s doing generational lifting for the Hornets 🥲"
Injuries suck man. He’s doing generational lifting for the Hornets 🥲 pic.twitter.com/WFNEGpSSJu
— JBond (@jbondwagon) January 30, 2025
Others became increasingly concerned with the consistency with which Ball has been suffering ankle injuries.
Via @GameInjuryDoc: "Probably between a grade I-II ankle sprain. The bigger concern here is that it has become a chronic issue with Lamelo every year suffering multiple in the season. I sure hope he considers wearing some level of support like Steph, D’eaaron Fox, and Trae Young."
Probably between a grade I-II ankle sprain. The bigger concern here is that it has become a chronic issue with Lamelo every year suffering multiple in the season
— Dr. Evan Jeffries, DPT (@GameInjuryDoc) January 30, 2025
I sure hope he considers wearing some level of support like Steph, D’eaaron Fox, and Trae Young
Ball has played in 31 games this season before suffering the ankle injury. The LA Clippers face off against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. EST.
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