NBA Draft 2020: 5 teams that would be wise to go after LaMelo Ball

#3 Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets

While Devonte' Graham and Terry Rozier did take major steps forward last season, the Charlotte Hornets quite simply need a player who could draw the attention of the NBA community.

Lamelo Ball has been an internet and social media sensation since he was 12-years-old. The attention he is receiving now is higher than it has ever been.

If the Charlotte Hornets acquire the 19-year-old during NBA Draft 2020, not only would their fans have a phenomenon to watch, Ball could also make the franchise relevant in the general media as well.

Couple that with his abilities and potential, the Hornets needs to make it a priority to go after Lamelo Ball on draft night.

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#2 Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are once again languishing at the bottom of the NBA. Contrary to the belief of most fans of the franchise, Darius Garland is not the right point guard for the Cavaliers.

Replacing Darius Garland with Lamelo Ball could work out perfectly for the franchise. The flashy play of the 19-year-old could not only draw countless fans that have gone missing since LeBron James' departure, Lamelo Ball could also maximize the offensive potential of the Cavaliers.

A Cavaliers team source described Collin Sexton as “looking monstrous” and “huge” after working on his body, per https://t.co/09ZoieSlOmSexton averaged 25.5 PPG, 4.2 APG, 53% FG, 43% 3PT, 80% FT in 11 games after the All-Star break 🔥 pic.twitter.com/QXzVyt63FS

— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) September 22, 2020

For a team struggling to be competitive in the NBA and to be relevant in general, Lamelo Ball's unique skill set could lay the path to a brighter future for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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#1 New York Knicks

New York Knicks

NBA trade rumors have long reported that the New York Knicks could be willing to do just about anything to trade up for Lamelo Ball, and it's no surprise to see why.

While RJ Barrett hasn't failed by any stretch of imagination, he hasn't quite lived up to the lofty expectations set on him either. That has caused many fans to turn their attention away from the franchise.

However, with Lamelo Ball's playmaking ability coupled with RJ Barrett's scoring potential, the New York Knicks could have a potential blockbuster duo that could not only take the team to new heights but also perhaps make them relevant once again.

Considering everything that Lamelo Ball could bring to the table, the New York Knicks must indeed do what they possibly can to acquire the services of the precocious 19-year-old during NBA Draft 2020.

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