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LaMelo Ball's reputation is on the line this season for this embarrassing reason

Melo Ball is one of the league's most polarizing stars. While his talent and marketability are undeniable, his reputation isn't all that pristine. Some even think he is overrated, with Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report even calling the Charlotte Hornets' cornerstone the most overrated player in the league.

For the record, I strongly disagree with that viewpoint. Sure, Ball put up an exorbitantly high volume of field-goal attempts (21.3 per game) on inefficient shooting (40.5 percent), and his assist-to-turnover ratio (2.07) could be a lot better, given that he's a point guard. However, he was merely a victim of circumstance.