5 reasons why LiAngelo Ball deserves an NBA Roster Spot

#3 LiAngelo Ball is an efficient scorer

Ball will be disappointed after coming away with just over 17 minutes per game under his belt during the Summer League. As a result, he was not able to produce prolific games, but had a good impact off the bench in almost all of the matches that the Hornets played.

LiAngelo Ball in action for the Charlotte Hornets

LiAngelo averaged 9.6 points, 1.6 steals and two rebounds per game and shot at almost 38% from the field. While his numbers are nowhere near a finished NBA guard, he already seems to be good enough to make and impact off the bench, and should be able to win a roster spot for the upcoming season.

#2 LiAngelo Ball has the willingness to improve

LiAngelo is often described as the least talented of the three brothers, but the most hard-working as well. He is an all-round shooter capable of hurting opponents from any range, and was fifth in scoring and second in steals among the Charlotte Hornets' summer league roster and has the confidence and the ability to elevate to the next level.

Spoke w/#Hornets assistant coach Jay Triano, who said this of @LiAngeloBall: “Great kid. Love him. He was at the facility practicing everyday for two months to play in the Summer League. Shows a ton of character. He can shoot it, great feel, knack for scoring.”
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 15, 2021

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Towards the beginning of his NBA career, LiAngelo is widely expected to be a role-player who comes off the bench. However, he has the skills and the efficiency as well as the drive to improve his defensive game, ability to drive inside consistently and overall athleticism as well. By doing so, LiAngelo Ball might not even be the worst Ball brother to play in the NBA.

#1 LiAngelo Ball is highly marketable

Criticism and a penchant for drama aside, the Ball brothers are among the most popular young NBA players in the world. LiAngelo Ball has the advantage of already having seen two of his family members making a name for themselves in the NBA, and he only has to follow suit.

LiAngelo Ball and Lonzo Ball sharing a happy moment together

Not only is LiAngelo Ball worth a roster spot, he is highly marketable with similar questions having been initially asked about his brothers as well. Regardless, it appears highly likely that LiAngelo Ball will soon receive a roster spot, with the Charlotte Hornets in the driving suit for multiple reasons.