ESPN has released the first part of its player rankings, revealing who broke into the Nos. 100 to 51. LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller made the cut, and while some Charlotte Hornets fans may be up in arms about where they landed, their placement should only bode well for the duo and the team.
Ball ended at the No. 63 spot, well below his rank of 50th last year. ESPN acknowledged his talent, describing him as "one of the more dynamic point guards" in the NBA, but only when he's healthy. Unfortunately, his lack of availability caused his steep fall in the rankings.