LaMelo Ball
#1PG · Charlotte Hornets
ROY '21All-Rookie 1st '21All-Star '25
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Height
6'7"
Weight
180 lbs
Age
24
Experience
5 yrs
B+
A
A
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 303 | 20.1 | 4.8 | 7.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 40.7% | 36.5% | 84.8% |
| 2025-26 | | 72 | 20.1 | 4.8 | 7.1 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/17 | @ ORL | L 90-121 | 25 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7-17 | 3-8 | -9 |
| Tue, 4/14 | vs MIA | W 127-126 | 40 | 30 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$168.7M
Guaranteed
$78.7M
AAV
$38.0M/yr
Guaranteed %47%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B+
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
LaMelo Ball's contract with the Charlotte Hornets grades as a B+ CVI — the team is getting good return on this investment relative to other point guards around the league. LaMelo's on-court production grades out in the upper tier of NBA point guards, grading him as an elite performer at the position. His $38.0M average annual value ranks as high-end money for the point guard market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid output at a reasonable price point represents good asset management. At 24, LaMelo has years of development ahead, which adds significant upside to this contract. The 4-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance Analysis
A
#7 of 93 Point Guards
FCA+
LaMelo Ball is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A Performance grade. Among NBA point guards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 20.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.1 assists through 303 games — carrying a significant offensive load. LaMelo's strongest area is APG at 7.1, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is FG% at 40.7 (point guard median: 46.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, LaMelo ranks 7th. As a ROY talent at just 24, LaMelo's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Charlotte Hornets.
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