2023-07-01 19:50:00
LaMelo Ball represents the present AND the future of the Hornets, and the leaders have just made it clear to him in the most explicit way. LaVar’s son has signed a maximum contract for his franchise forever.
Jackpot for LaMelo Ball who will fill his pockets for the next 5 years. It was also expected for several weeks, as its importance in Charlotte is colossal. It’s now official, the brother of Lonzo and LiAngelo might feel 260 million dollars if it fulfills certain conditions and achieves certain objectives. He is Charlotte’s “designated player”, which allows the franchise to extend it to five years instead of the usual four. LMB was eligible for this type of contract because he was in the third year of his rookie contract. With averages of 23.3 points on 41.1% shooting including 37.6% from distance, 6.4 rebounds and 8.4 assists per gamewe can say that he is legitimate in this role among Hornets who squat the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
Just In: Charlotte Hornets All-Star LaMelo Ball is finalizing a five-year designated maximum contract extension that is worth up to $260 million, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2023
LaMelo Ball is in exactly the same situation as fellow 2020 Draft compatriot Tyrese Haliburton, who also maxed out as a “designated player.” His contract has 207 million guaranteed, and it might even go up to 260 whether LaMelo Ball is nominated to an All-NBA Team, is voted Regular Season MVP or Best Defender of the Year (house tip: don’t bet your… house on it though). All-Star from his sophomore season, he continues to progress and embodies the face of the franchise well as it should now. We just have to pray that his ankles finally leave him in peace, he who has already experienced a lot of physical problems at this level (only 36 games played this season). Not enough to undermine the confidence of its leaders who fell in love with the PEL for their player, and we can’t wait to see his featuring with Brandon Miller now!
Source : Shams Charania
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