Conversation. : On being born left handed before his father LaVar made him change to right hand, ambidextrous skill set, leadership, stability after playing all over world, more. 2021 Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball sits down with NBA Insider Shams Charania.
Is LaMelo ambidextrous?
He's a gifted passer and can score at a high rate as well. What most people don't know is that Ball was born left-handed, but is now right-handed, which helps him score in many different ways. In an interview with Shams Charania of The Athletic, Ball shared how he honed his ambidextrous skills.
Does LaMelo shoot with 2 hands?
While similarities exist in their releases, LaMelo's shot is its own kind of weird, mostly due to his hand placement on the ball. Hand placement and a low release result in Ball's elbows flaring out and a funky delivery. The use of his off-hand shows LaMelo keeping his left thumb on the ball for longer than most.
Is Gelo left-handed?
LaMelo and Gelo Ball were born left-handed but their father made them change to right hand to avoid bumping elbows at the dinner table. “Our pops changed us because when we eat at the table, Lonzo and my pops are right-handed so me and Gelo was hitting them. He changed all of us so we all right.”
How many 3's has LaMelo made?
NAME GP 3P%
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LaMelo Ball 88 36.1
How many 3s does LaMelo average a game?
NAME SEASON PPG
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LaMelo Ball 2021-22 19.3
Is LaMelo better than Lonzo?
When it comes to counting stats, LaMelo is the superior player on paper. He ranks in the top 10 in all four of those statistical categories among NBA point guards. Lonzo, on the other hand, is averaging 12.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.9 steals per game, but his impact is stretching beyond just stats.
What is LaMelo Ball's PPG?
PPG RPG APG
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19.4 7.3 7.6
Where is LaMelo Ball now?
Charlotte Hornets#2 / Point guard, Shooting guard
Is LaMelo Ball on COVID protocol?
Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball clears COVID protocol, will practice with G League.