The Charlotte Hornets are challenging superstar LaMelo Ball to take on a leadership role for the 2025-2026 NBA season.

Ball has now completed five pro seasons, and as the team's highest-paid player, the Hornets need their star to become a franchise player both on and off the court.

Among young fans, few players are more recognized than the former Chino Hills High product.

Dating back to his teenage years, Ball has been in the spotlight, lighting the internet ablaze due to his notorious family and viral moments on the basketball court.

The Hornets believed in Ball's skills back in 2020, taking him third overall. While he has shown stretches of brilliance, injuries and inconsistencies have limited his potential over the years.

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