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LaMelo Ball refurbishes two Charlotte basketball courts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — At just 20 years old and in his second season in the NBA, Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is making his mark in the league from earning Rookie of the Year honors last season to his first All-Star Game this year. However, most importantly, he hasn't shied away from making a difference in the Charlotte community since his arrival to the Queen City in 2020. Recently, Ball teamed up with Puma to refurbish two basketball courts at West Charlotte's L.C. Coleman Neighborhood Park.

"The greatest thing about it is to keep kids out of trouble.