Magic Johnson says LaMelo Ball can be future MVP candidate

NBA Hall of Famer and former Lakers executive Magic Johnson had positive things to say about Hornets rookie guard LaMelo Ball on Thursday. Johnson made an appearance at the opening ceremony for the baseball team Gastonia Honey Hunters, a newly-formed team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Honey Hunters owner Brandon Bellamy is friends with Johnson, who partnered with Bellamy to provide food and drinks at the baseball park. Johnson threw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the club’s inaugural baseball game.

Prior to throwing out that first pitch, Johnson took to the mic where he spoke on many things, including current Hornets rookie guard LaMelo Ball, who he called a future…