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LaMelo Can Be NBA's Youngest MVP Ever, Says LaVar Ball

Published: 11/28/2021

"Do I think he can win it? No. I know he can win it!" That's LaVar Ball telling TMZ Sports he knows his son, LaMelo, can win NBA's MVP this season ... which would make him the youngest player to ever win the award. The 20-year-old is already a star -- he won 2020 NBA Rookie of the Year, was…

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LaMelo Ball Matches Neon Suit With Lambo After Big Game

Published: 10/21/2021

LaMelo Ball had a bunch of highlight plays Wednesday night, so it's only fitting he stood out just as much after the game ... 'cause the Hornets star rocked an eye-popping neon suit -- and it matched his Lambo!! 20-year-old Ball put up 31 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists in a big comeback win over…

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LaVar Ball Drops $900 Shoe On Same Day LaMelo Reveals New Puma Sneaker

Published: 10/12/2021

A sneaker war appears to be brewin' in the Ball household ... 'cause just hours after LaMelo officially revealed his MB.01s, LaVar announced his $900 Big Baller Brand lifestyle shoe. Papa Ball posted a vid seemingly shading Melo's move to Puma on Tuesday ... saying "independency and ownership is…

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LaMelo Ball Launches College Scholarship Program, School Matters!

Published: 09/29/2021

LaMelo Ball may not need school, but the NBA star is stressing the importance of an education for others ... by kickstarting his very own 4-year scholarship program!! The 20-year-old Charlotte Hornets superstar announced the big plan on Wednesday ... saying he'll help one lucky student looking to…

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LaMelo Ball Has No Regrets Over Skipping College, 'What The F*** Is School?'

Published: 08/17/2021

Melo's clarifying his comments ... saying, "Let me rephrase ... school not for EVERYBODY." "Now if u wanna b a doctor ... BETTA TAKE THT ASS TO SCOO." LaMelo Ball thinks going to college would've been a big waste of time ... saying, "school not even teachin' you s*** -- what the f*** is school?"…

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LaMelo Ball Gets Tattoo Of 'Rare' Angel Rockin' His Hairdo On Forearm

Published: 06/19/2021

Have you ever seen an angel tattoo with LaMelo Ball's hairdo??? Well, the NBA's Rookie of the Year just got it done on his right forearm -- and it's pretty awesome! TMZ Sports has learned ... the Charlotte Hornets star wanted to get a tat of himself as a cherub, so he hit up his ink master,…

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LaMelo Ball Wins Rookie Of The Year, Just Like LaVar Predicted!

Published: 06/16/2021

Call LaMelo Ball "ROY" from now on ... 'cause the Charlotte Hornets star has just been named the NBA's Rookie of the Year!!! And ya know who predicted this way back in November?! None other than Melo's dad, LaVar ... who told TMZ Sports it was "GUARANTEED!!!" to happen. Now, before we give him the…

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LaMelo Ball Steps Out In NYC Wearing Sling After Undergoing Wrist Surgery

Published: 03/23/2021

LaMelo Ball is officially on the mend after undergoing surgery to fix his fractured right wrist on Tuesday ... with the Charlotte Hornets rookie stepping out in NYC with his arm in a sling hours after going under the knife. The youngest Ball brother flew to the Big Apple to have the procedure…

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LaMelo Ball Suffers Broken Wrist, Likely Out for Rest of NBA Season

Published: 03/22/2021

Terrible news for LaMelo Ball ... the 19-year-old broke his wrist over the weekend which will most likely end his 2020-21 NBA season. The Charlotte Hornets star rookie -- the #3 overall pick in this year's NBA Draft -- suffered the injury Saturday night while trying to make a spectacular shot…

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LeBron James Gives Big Praise to LaMelo Ball, He's 'Damn Good' for His Age

Published: 03/19/2021

The King just gave his stamp of approval to Charlotte Hornets star rookie LaMelo Ball ... saying the 19-year-old is looking pretty "damn" impressive for a young rookie. LeBron's Lakers took on Melo's Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center on Thursday -- logging a solid 26 points, 7 assists and 5…

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LaMelo Ball Donates Hundreds of Blankets to Homeless in Charlotte, 'Thank You Melo!'

Published: 02/04/2021

The Salvation Army has a new soldier -- and it's LaMelo Ball ... who just donated 500 blankets to help the homeless in Charlotte keep warm during an ice-cold winter. A spokesperson for the Charlotte Salvation Army tells TMZ Sports ... the donation marks Melo's first time working with the…

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LaMelo Ball Gets 1st NBA Start, LaVar Gets His Wish!

Published: 02/01/2021

He did it ... LaMelo Ball has finally cracked the starting lineup for the Charlotte Hornets! The 19-year-old -- 3rd overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft -- has been killing it as the 6th man for the Hornets ... averaging 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists per game in his first 20 games. In fact,…

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