Nine-Year NBA Veteran Urges LaMelo Ball to Request Trade

Former Memphis Grizzlies forwarad Chandler Parsons wants to see LaMelo Ball move

Nov 21, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) watches a foul shot during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images / Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

LaMelo Ball may not be in the headlines the way he used to be, but the Charlotte Hornets guard has been absolutely spectacular this season. His play has been so great, that many want to see him leave the Hornets for another team.

During an episode of FanDuelTV's Run it Back show, former Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons urged Ball to find his way to a bigger team.

"I want to see him do this on a bigger stage," Parsons said. "I want to see him do this on a relevant team. I want to see him on a big market and I see these rumors that Clippers would want him as an extra guard, that makes me excited. Because I want to see more of those highlights last night...

Lamelo Ball has scored 94 points over his last two games, however both were losses for the Charlotte Hornets.

Is it time for Lamelo to move on to a bigger market?

Our crew says yes!@ChandlerParsons | @TeamLou23 | @MichelleDBeadle pic.twitter.com/YMToZ4tmQM

— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) November 26, 2024

In the last two games alone, Ball has put up 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. Through 17 games this season, Ball is averaging 31.0 points, 6.9 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.2 steals on 44/36/86 shooting from the field. While many may not say it, Ball has arguably been a top-3 point guard in the NBA this season.

LaMelo Ball had himself another night!

🔥 44 PTS (94 in his last 2 games)
🔥 9 REB
🔥 7 AST pic.twitter.com/g3RDHhXiZI

— NBA (@NBA) November 26, 2024

The biggest issue with LaMelo Ball has never been his talent, it's his health and maturity. Some of Ball's shot selection are shots that wouldn't be approved on a contending team. On top of that, Ball hasn't played more than 36 games in a season since 2021-2022.

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