LaMelo Ball has signed a five-year contract extension with the Charlotte Hornets, making him one of the highest-paid players in the NBA. The extension, worth up to $260 million, has garnered mixed opinions from the NBA community, with some supportive of the Hornets’ decision and others questioning if the team acted too soon.
Ball’s Season Performance
Ball’s performance this season has been inconsistent due to injuries; he appeared in only 36 games. After missing the start of the season, he returned in November and experienced a rocky stretch in December and January where his game fluctuated.
Season-Ending Injury
In February, Ball suffered a season-ending injury just as he was finding his rhythm on the court. The injury happened after he had sat out the beginning of the season and had begun to establish himself as a valuable player for the Hornets.
