In 2024-25, LaMelo Ball had the best season of his career and became one of the league’s leading players in statistics. The performance in recent games has been as unreal as a video game. The average score in the past four games has exceeded 32 points. This reminds me of his big-mouthed father, LaVar Ball, who used to extremely praise his three sons for being so talented. So far it seems that what he said is true, at least the youngest is really playing like an all-around player who can play both inside and outside.
During this period, Ball Jr. broke his previous career high of 38 points, scoring 44 points once and 50 points in a single game. Ball’s performance has attracted great attention from the NBA media. NBA.com’s official website has included him in the top ten most valuable players of the year. This is the first time he has entered the rankings, and he is well-deserved based on his personal data. His talent as a superstar at the age of 23 is the respect of the league for him. It is worth mentioning that while many records have been broken, it shows that this is just the beginning. As the event enters the middle stage, no one knows what level Ball can enter.
Ball was sidelined for about two weeks due to a calf muscle strain. It is generally believed that this does not affect his explosive energy this season, and many of his statistics are in the early stages. First of all, he currently ranks third with 559 points, behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo . An average of 31.1 points ranks second in the scoring list behind Antetokounmpo. In addition, Ball Jr. leads the league in scoring in the fourth quarter, leading the league in total points and average points scored in the final quarter.
If the Hornets hadn’t been so ill-fated this season and suffered so many injuries, Ball Jr. might have been higher on the MVP list. Currently, the Hornets’ record is 6 wins and 14 losses, ranking 12th in the Eastern Conference. This is not Ball’s fault, but because the Hornets’ lineup is incomplete and several main players are frequently injured. Looking at the list, Ball is the only player on the list whose team’s record has been inconsistent, which is impressive because the most valuable award is usually awarded to a member of a championship-contending team. But also because he is so eye-catching that he cannot be excluded from the MVP discussion.
Ball’s performance is close to the level of a top guard, but the Hornets lineup is too weak, causing Ball to suffer a big loss in the competition for MVP. Video source: Hornets official YouTube channel
If the Hornets really want to give birth to the first MVP in history, or a title such as the scoring champion, it is very important for the main lineup to recover and return to the team. As everyone returns to the court, there will be an opportunity to increase the number of wins, so Ball Jr. is very May gradually rise on the list. In any case, he has only played 20 games so far since the beginning of the season. Ball’s performance is already full marks, averaging 31.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.9 assists, and 1.1 steals. He can make 4.7 three-pointers per game. Score the ball. If the Hornets can use his outburst to create a new atmosphere, the Hornets led by Ball Jr. should not be underestimated.
