LaMelo Ball has had expectations throughout his life and basketball career, largely through no fault of his own. Entering his rookie year with the Hornets, Ball had not only the expectations of being the No. 3 pick but of the future of the franchise.
None of it ever weighed Ball down as he hit the ground running and took the league by storm. Ball not only surpassed expectations, he became one of the brightest young players of the league.
Now, the Hornets will look to build around its star asset of the future as they look to maximize what they found in 2020-21.