How tall is LaMelo Ball?

Last Modified Nov 28, 2023 07:14 GMT
LaMelo Ball with former Italian Left-back, Paolo Maldini  Source: LaMelo Ball’s X account
LaMelo Ball with former Italian Left-back, Paolo Maldini Source: LaMelo Ball’s X account

LaMelo Ball is a professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. He was the third overall pick out of the Illawarra Hawks in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Last season, as LaMelo was doing well in the season, an untimely ankle fracture sidelined him for the remaining season and the guard completely lost his rhythm. He appeared in only 36 games and averaged a career-high 23.3 ppg, 6.4 rpg, and 8.4 apg. His assists number is proof of how good the guard is at play-making and also exhibits his excellent game sense and court vision.

In the 2023 offseason, the Charlotte Hornets offered LaMelo a contract extension and reserved the guard for a couple of years. He inked a five-year, $260 million contract. This extension has made him one of the Highest paid players currently in the league.

After continuously missing out on the playoffs for the past seven years, the Hornets are in a rebuilding mode. They have signed Alabama standout Brandon Miller, and with Miles Bridges and superstar LaMelo Ball in the squad the team has set their sights very high for this season.

Additionally, LaMelo shares an athletic background where his father LaVar Ball has been a Former NFL player and brother LiAngelo Ball and Lonzo Ball play in the NBA.

LaMelo Ball’s height

The Charlotte Hornets guard stands at 6 ft 7 in or 201 cm tall. The NBA Rookie of the Year has a breakout season in 2022 where he was named an All-Star for the first time. He averaged 20.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game in 75 starts.

LaMelo Ball’s wingspan

The Hornets guard has a huge wingspan of 6-foot-9-inch (206 cm). This long wingspan helps him in his defensive abilities especially in rebounding and blocking, giving him an edge on the basketball court.

LaMelo Ball’s weight

The Hornets guard weighs around 81 kg or 180 lb. After being picked in the first round, Ball was rewarded with a handsome $24.7 million rookie deal for four years. With an impressive rookie season that saw him average 15.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game, Ball was named as the NBA All-Rookie of the Year at the end of the season.

FAQs

A. LaMelo Ball was born in California, U.S., and holds an American nationality.

A. On February 2, 2022, the Hornets star scored a career-high 38 points against the Boston Celtics.


A. Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and Footwear and apparel brand Puma have agreed to a multi-year deal for $100 million.

A. The Hornets guard earned $10.7 million on his $24.7 million rookie contract which he signed in 2020.

A. According to Cluthpoints, the Hornets Forward has a net worth of around $20 million as of 2023.

A. LaMelo Ball forgoes his college basketball due to some eligibility issues, rather went to Australia and played for the Illawarra Hawks in NBL.

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