LaMelo Ball, a standout player for the Charlotte Hornets, will be sidelined for the next two weeks due to a strained left calf, as announced by the team on Saturday.
Despite his impressive performance, Ball missed a recent game against the New York Knicks and it was revealed that his absence was due to the calf injury sustained during a previous match against the Miami Heat. Over the past few games, Ball has been on fire, averaging 40 points, with a notable 50-point game against the Milwaukee Bucks. His season average of 31.1 points per game places him just behind Giannis Antetokounmpo in the NBA scoring leaderboard.
Unfortunately, Ball’s stellar individual efforts have not translated into team success, as the Hornets have been struggling in their recent games. The team has faced a series of injuries, including the loss of key players like Grant Williams and ongoing absences of Mark Williams and Nick Richards. The impact of Ball’s absence will be significant for the team, given his crucial role and consistent performance.