Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball have been within the highlight since their time at Chino Hills Excessive College. Each top-three NBA draft picks, these two Ball brothers are nonetheless competing on the highest stage {of professional} basketball.
Though accidents have been a problem for LaMelo and Lonzo, each have had vital moments of their respective careers, and the youthful Ball brother was within the midst of a profession season earlier than struggling a calf damage. Nonetheless sidelined by that damage when the Hornets and Bulls confronted off Friday, LaMelo watched his brother from the bench.
BIG BRO x LIL BRO 🤝@ZO2_ x @MELOD1P 🫶 pic.twitter.com/orWpQz3xFB
-NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2024
Lonzo made a put up on Instagram after that match, which was solely his ninth look all season.
By way of @zo on Instagram: “A day within the life 🎟️”
LaMelo commented on his brother’s put up, writing, “5L and past 🕺🏽🛸💕💕”
Earlier than his damage, LaMelo averaged a career-high 31.1 factors. The Hornets are simply 7-18 this season and have little or no likelihood of constructing the playoffs. This might be much more tough if Ball stays out for an prolonged time period.
As for the Bulls, they’re 11-15 and nonetheless within the operating for a play-in spot, however that apparently is not their purpose this season as gamers like Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic are anticipated to be traded. Lonzo Ball may be dealt if he can keep wholesome and productive.
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