In a surprising turn of events on the Game Theory podcast, Charlotte Hornets Star LaMelo Ball is ranked No. 13 on the “24 Under 24” list, a ranking of the NBA’s top young talents compiled by Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon.
The hosts openly admitted their difficulty in ranking Ball, with Vecenie saying, “LaMelo Ball… I have no idea where to rank LaMelo Ball.”
The hesitation reflects the uncertainty surrounding Ball’s future, with questions about his fit within the Hornets’ system and his ability to lead a franchise to success.
On the other hand, Charlotte second-year man Brandon Miller made a strong impressionsecuring the No. 6 spot on the list. Vecenie praised Miller’s potential, highlighting his two-way wing archetype and projecting him as a future All-NBA caliber player.
Brandon Miller is ranked 6th! đź‘Ź
5 – Paolo Banchero
6 – Brandon Miller
7 – Tyrese Haliburton“…the archetype that he is, on the team that he’s on, potentially being the No. 1, the face of this franchise, a two-way wing… I foresee him ending up being an All-NBA type player.” https://t.co/1Hd5Av91oJ pic.twitter.com/tZ3dRRAFeb
— /r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) August 27, 2024
The high ranking underscores the excitement surrounding Miller and the belief that he could be a cornerstone of the Hornets franchise moving forward.
The contrast between Ball’s fall and Miller’s rise has sparked debate among fans and analysts alike, raising questions about the Hornets’ future direction and the potential impact of these two young stars.
Charlotte’s next game is at home against the Miami Heat on October 26 at 7:00 p.m. EST.
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