LaMelo Ball Named 2021-22 Rising Star Gallery
February 1, 2022 – The NBA today announced that LaMelo Ball has been selected to participate in the 2022 Clorox Rising Stars, which is the league’s annual showcase of premier young talent. This marks Ball’s second Rising Stars selection as he joins Emeka Okafor and Kemba Walker as the only players in franchise history to earn that distinction in both their rookie and sophomore seasons.
In his sophomore campaign, Ball is averaging 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game in 44 games, all starts.