The Charlotte Hornets need to start rookie LaMelo Ball.
Not next month or next week. Now. As in Saturday’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Between Devonte Graham’s awful start and Ball’s rapid development, it’s hard to imagine another appropriate course following Friday’s 108-93 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
This wouldn’t be a knee-jerk reaction. It would reflect how things are.
Through five games, Graham is averaging 9.8 points on 27.4% shooting. He’s making 3s — what made him special last season — just 30.6% of the time this season.