As long as LaMelo Ball is with the Charlotte Hornets, they have to learn to deal with the good and the bad. However, if they plan on contending anytime soon, they need Ball to stay on track to becoming the superstar he can potentially be. It's worth noting, though, that the Hornets also have a key role in cultivating an atmosphere that could unlock him, even if it means keeping him on a short leash and holding him accountable.
Internet personality Kenny Beecham made a good point in a recent appearance on "The Kevin O'Connor Show," saying that Ball had the longest leash in "every step of his basketball playing career.