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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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LaVar Ball Says LaMelo Should Be Starting, 'My Boys Are Not Freaking Role Players'

Published: 01/23/2021

LaVar Ball says his son, LaMelo, is pissed off about coming off the bench during his stellar rookie season ... telling TMZ Sports it's about damn time he gets his spot in the starting lineup. The youngest Ball bro has easily been one of the best rookies so far in 2021 -- the #3 overall pick in the…

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LaMelo Ball Cops Baller Diamond Grill With 14k Gold, Welcome To The NBA!

Published: 12/09/2020

You make it to the NBA, you get iced out ... and that's exactly what LaMelo Ball did -- copping an incredibly shiny diamond grill to kick off his rookie season!! Of course, the youngest Ball bro. already knows how to be a pro -- he played in Lithuania and Australia before going #3 overall to the…

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LaVar Ball Says LaMelo Will Win NBA Rookie Of The Year, 'Guaranteed!'

Published: 11/28/2020

"GUARANTEEEEEED!!!!" LaVar Ball says there's NO DOUBT in his mind his son, LaMelo, will receive the highest honors of his draft class ... telling TMZ Sports the #3 overall pick is a shoo-in for the Rookie of the Year award. We spoke with Papa Ball at his family's Thanksgiving giveaway in South…

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LaMelo Ball On LaVar vs. Michael Jordan, 'We Know How It Would Turn Out'

Published: 11/20/2020

"I think we know how it would turn out, to be honest." That's LaMelo Ball trying REALLY hard not to piss off his father or his new boss Friday when asked who would win in 1-on-1 ... LaVar Ball or Michael Jordan!?!?! The answer is obvious to most people ... but LaVar has been talking A TON of trash…

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Lonzo Ball Pleads With Malik Monk To Change Number So LaMelo Can Have #1

Published: 11/20/2020

Lonzo Ball is stepping up as big brother to help LaMelo get his beloved jersey number ... hitting up Malik Monk and asking if he's down to swap digits!! Of course, #1 has ALWAYS been Melo's number -- from high school to Lithuania to Australia -- and the dude even has a massive tattoo to prove his…

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Anthony Edwards Goes #1 To T-Wolves In NBA Draft, LaMelo Ball To Hornets At #3

Published: 11/18/2020

The pick is in ... and the Minnesota Timberwolves have taken Anthony Edwards with the first overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft!!! The 19-year-old shooting guard was the betting favorite to have his name called first ... so it shouldn't come as a big surprise. The Atlanta native was a beast as…

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LaMelo Ball Launches Clothing Brand With $120 Hoodies

Published: 11/13/2020

LaMelo Ball may be a Puma guy now, but he's still selling clothes at Big Baller prices -- launching his very own designer lifestyle clothing brand ... and it ain't cheap. The youngest Ball Bro is one week from becoming a likely top 5 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft ... and he's already making serious…

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LaMelo Ball Signing Shoe Deal With Puma, BBB No More!

Published: 08/26/2020

LaMelo Ball will NOT be reppin' the family business when the NBA season rolls around -- the prospect is about to ink a huge deal with Puma!!! The news will officially end an era for the Big Baller Brand ... with Melo becoming the first Ball Bro to jump ship for another company. The partnership…

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LaMelo, Lonzo And LiAngelo Ball to Sign With Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports

Published: 04/27/2020

The Ball Brothers are joining a new family -- the Roc Nation Sports fam -- with LaMelo, Lonzo AND LiAngelo Ball all planning to sign with Jay-Z's sports management company. Melo's business partner, Jermaine Jackson, went public with the decision on Monday ... saying the whole family is on board.…

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