After a hopeful start to the season, the Charlotte Hornets appear to have unfortunately reverted to their old ways, suffering a third consecutive blowout loss. None of those defeats can be blamed on LaMelo Ball, but it is becoming clear that relying on him to be the No. 1 guy may not be the Hornets' best bet to become a sustainable contender.
This is no knock on Ball, as I am one of those who have always said that he has superstar potential. The combination of his on-court skills, entertainment factor, and marketability should even make him a candidate for the future face of the league.