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
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The Verdict on LaMelo, in One Read
On the field, LaMelo Ball grades out as an excellent PG for Charlotte Hornets (A Impact). That places him 6th of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at A-, a clear bargain. The public read is very positive (A Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
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 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakA-LongevityEstablishedRecentA-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 72 | 20.1 | 4.8 | 7.1 | 40.7% | A- A- |
| 2024-25 | | 47 | 25.2 | 4.9 | 7.4 | 40.5% | A- A- |
| 2023-24 | | 22 | 23.9 | 5.1 | 8.0 | 43.3% | A- A- |
| 2022-23 | | 36 | 23.3 | 6.4 | 8.4 | 41.1% | A- A- |
| 2021-22 | | 75 | 20.1 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 42.9% | A- A- |
| 2020-21 | | 51 | 15.7 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 43.6% | B- B- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
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)
A-
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Charlotte got an A- Contract Value Index out of the LaMelo Ball deal because rotation impact tracks with the $37.96M AAV. Ball's 2025-26 season stats—20.1 PPG, 7.1 APG across 72 games—underscore why his performance grade holds steady at A+: he's delivering franchise-caliber playmaking and scoring at a volume that justifies max-tier compensation. At $37.96M annually on a 4-year deal for a 24-year-old in his sixth NBA season, Ball occupies the upper end of point guard salary architecture, a positioning that reflects both his recent All-Star validation and the Hornets' long-term commitment to him as a cornerstone piece. The CVI grades favorably because his contract duration aligns cleanly with his prime window—he'll be 28 at deal's end—and the AAV sits in genuine franchise-player range without the dead-cap risk of longer, backloaded max deals. Media framing reinforces this verdict: Ball enters the playoffs riding momentum, with no injury red flags, trade chatter, or off-court concerns clouding his standing, and his cultural relevance (video game inclusion, marquee wins, award recognition) only solidifies his marketability alongside his on-court production. The Hornets locked in a player whose all-around game is maturing into consistency, making this deal a rational long-term anchor rather than a speculative bet on upside.
Performance Analysis
A+
#6 of 93 Point Guards
FCA+
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where LaMelo's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How LaMelo Compares at the Position
LaMelo Ball ranks 6th of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots LaMelo between Tyrese Maxey (A+) just ahead and Jamal Murray (A+) just behind.
Graded higher
Tyrese MaxeyPhiladelphia SixersA+Cade CunninghamDetroit PistonsA+James HardenCleveland CavaliersA+LaMelo BallA+
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About this player
LaMelo Ball is a player in his 5th NBA season listed at PG for the Charlotte Hornets. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on LaMelo Ball, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A-, Performance A+, Sentiment A.
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