The LaMelo Ball Experience

Post #1 » by **JDR720** » Mon Feb 16, 2026 10:38 pm

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EmpireFalls · Post #2 » by **EmpireFalls** » Tue Feb 17, 2026 8:23 pm

I think it would be extremely short-sighted to trade him and give up on him, as I have argued at length for the past few years. Frankly, I would like an apology from many on this board who said awful things about him and wanted him traded for garbage packages, but know I won't receive it.

I think it's good that most NBA fans moved past raw first order stats (P+R+A) for judging players, but too much of the media is still stuck on the 2nd order stats (TS%, A/TO, etc.) of efficiency which don't take into account role, play type, or lineup data - where LaMelo lags behind a bit. But when you go to the 3rd order RAPM/EPM/LEBRON/DARKO/etc. lineup data stats he looks like a burgeoning star. Elite plus-minus numbers, elite EPM, looks every bit like All-Star level impact and you feel it on court... only time I really trust the offense is when he's out there distributing to Kon and Brandon, the Kon/Miller-led units are extremely shaky. It's amazing how impactful he is while his individual scoring efficiency is so low.

If anything, he is now woefully underrated by the nerds who just look at TS% and think it makes them smart.

He is doing everything I ever wanted to see from him. I really, really hope he gets to grips with the physicality of the playoffs. He is doing enough to get us to a competitive team, but come playoff time he's going to have to prove he can live with the intensity and physicality. That's the final barrier for him to become that next level star we've all been hoping for.

Hornet Mania · Post #3 » by **Hornet Mania** » Tue Feb 17, 2026 10:15 pm

Thing with Melo has always been health. The new medical staff has him playing most games and that's all he needs to prove himself because his positive impact out there is obvious.

I really hope he's turned a corner and with minute management is able to be consistently available from now on.

JustBuzzin · Post #4 » by **JustBuzzin** » Wed Feb 18, 2026 12:05 am

Why are we still discussing trading LaMelo?

This core looks like they are finally turning the corner and the future is bright. I think LaMelo will be here for the foreseeable future unless he starts getting injured again.

Post #5 » by **yosemiteben** » Wed Feb 18, 2026 10:11 pm

YOU HAVE TO BE **** KIDDING ME

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Post #6 » by **JDR720** » Wed Feb 18, 2026 10:23 pm

LaMelo drives like he plays basketball. At least it appears that everyone is okay.

Post #7 » by **yosemiteben** » Wed Feb 18, 2026 10:37 pm

Read on Twitter

Post #8 » by **fatlever** » Wed Feb 18, 2026 10:48 pm

surprised it took this long

Post #9 » by **fatlever** » Wed Feb 18, 2026 10:52 pm

EmpireFalls · Post #10 » by **EmpireFalls** » Wed Feb 18, 2026 11:13 pm

fatlever wrote:

A worthy avatar for our pathetic franchise

Bassman · Post #11 » by **Bassman** » Wed Feb 18, 2026 11:49 pm

JDR720 wrote:LaMelo drives like he plays basketball. At least it appears that everyone is okay.

I hope he waited for the police to complete everything before he slipped into that other car and left.

Braggins · Post #12 » by **Braggins** » Thu Feb 19, 2026 12:01 am

Welp lol, I posted this a couple years ago about his driving...

Braggins wrote:I have super mixed feelings about the LaMelo driving stuff.

On one hand I'm legit terrified for his safety. On the other hand, its kind of hilarious that the Hornets have one of the most famous athletes in the country and he drives around the city like an absolute maniac in cars that look like they could belong to The Joker in a Batman comic.

Crashing a custom made hummer sounds about right. Hopefully he cuts this out before he gets seriously hurt.

Post #13 » by **JDR720** » Thu Feb 19, 2026 12:12 am

Dummer Hummer: The LaMelo Ball Thread 3

GiggitySmalls · Post #14 » by **GiggitySmalls** » Thu Feb 19, 2026 12:19 am

LaMelo got rocks in his head off the court too. Everything about him is unserious and childish. 3rd island boy.

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SWedd523 · Post #15 » by **SWedd523** » Thu Feb 19, 2026 1:07 am

Time to get a personal driver

DaGawd · Post #16 » by **DaGawd** » Thu Feb 19, 2026 2:32 am

someone need to take this mf license away… he’s proven to be an irresponsible driver way too many times

JustBuzzin · Post #17 » by **JustBuzzin** » Thu Feb 19, 2026 11:23 am

DaGawd wrote:someone need to take this mf license away… he’s proven to be an irresponsible driver way too many times

DaGawd made an appearance on the Hornets board.

Momma we made it!

DaGawd · Post #18 » by **DaGawd** » Thu Feb 19, 2026 11:28 am

JustBuzzin wrote:
DaGawd wrote:someone need to take this mf license away… he’s proven to be an irresponsible driver way too many times

DaGawd made an appearance on the Hornets board.

Momma we made it!

you know by now i kinda follow the hornets as my second team since i have fam living in charlotte/nc. i’ll be there late march for the knicks game 8-)

HornetJail · Post #19 » by **HornetJail** » Thu Feb 19, 2026 6:57 pm

DaGawd wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:
DaGawd wrote:someone need to take this mf license away… he’s proven to be an irresponsible driver way too many times

DaGawd made an appearance on the Hornets board.

Momma we made it!

you know by now i kinda follow the hornets as my second team since i have fam living in charlotte/nc. i’ll be there late march for the knicks game

keep your eyes open crossing the street near spectrum center :lol:

GiggitySmalls · Post #20 » by **GiggitySmalls** » Fri Feb 20, 2026 7:04 pm

Did his license get suspended because he was wearing an apple vision pro? Just a rumor I heard, but wouldn't be shocked.

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