All-Star LaMelo Ball is a professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. Ball is heading towards his fifth NBA season and is well-known for his amazing passes and excellent basketball IQ on the court. The promising star was the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft.
Lamelo Ball is the Hornets superstar who has been the face of the franchise for many years. Last season, the guard appeared in only 36 games due to his ankle injury but averaged a career-high of 23.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game. Additionally, in his four-year tenure, the Hornets have advanced to the play of the tournament twice.
The Hornets’ performance for the last few years has been very average. They played their last playoffs seven years ago and are currently in rebuilding mode. The team has signed the No. 2 pick Brandon Miller in the 2023 NBA draft. Now Ball and Miller will aim to lift up the struggling team.
Lamelo Ball’s contract and salary
The 22-year-old guard is currently in the last year of a rookie contract that was worth $35.5 million. He has earned a total amount of $24.7 million in the last three years and is set to make $10.9 million this season, this marks him third on the highest-paid list in the Hornets’ franchise.
| Seasons | Salary |
| 2020/2021 | $7.8 million |
| 2021/2022 | $8.2 million |
| 2022/2023 | $8.6 million |
| 2023/2024 | $10.9 million |
Additionally, Ball has extended his rookie contract for a couple of years. According to Sportac, Ball and Hornets have agreed on a five year deal that could be worth up to $260 million. The contract extension will start from the 2024/25 season, with Ball getting $35.7 million and the incentives will escalate until the final season that would make him earn $47.1 million. After signing the contract, the young guard has joined the list of most highly paid players in the league
| Seasons | Salary |
| 2024/2025 | $35.5 million |
| 2025/2026 | $38.3 million |
| 2026/2027 | $41.1 million |
| 2027/2028 | $44.0 million |
| 2028/2029 | $46.8 million |
LaMelo Ball’s Net worth
According to Clutchpoints, the Charlotte Hornets guard has a net worth of around $25 million as of 2023. Off the court, Ball has a good share of endorsements, the biggest is with the Puma, which he signed before making into the NBA.
FAQs
A. The Hornets guard is listed at 6 ft 7 in or 200 cm tall.
A. Lamelo Ball will earn an amount of $10. 9 million for the 2023/24 season.
A. The Celtics guard Jaylen Brown holds the largest contract in the NBA which was worth $304 million for five years.
A. Lamelo Ball was drafted as a third pick by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020 NBA draft.
A. Lonzo Ball is the oldest among all the three brothers LiAngelo, LaMelo, and Lonzo Ball.
A. The All-Star guard and Puma have agreed to a multi-year deal for $100 million.
