After a disappointing 19-63 finish last season, the Charlotte Hornets have once again struggled to find their footing, opening this campaign with a 3-5 record. As the team searches for stability, questions persist about whether LaMelo Ball, who is suffering from an ankle injury, can evolve his game and adopt a more mature style of play to help guide the Hornets out of their ongoing struggles.

Now, this might be a tough pill to swallow for a lot of Hornets fans, as they seem to love the former lottery pick’s fancy dribbling and unorthodox passing. But for Charlotte to develop into at least a playoff contention team with LaMelo Ball at the center of it, the point guard will have to prioritize efficiency over flair. However, can he? Well, a few Western Conference scouts don’t think so.

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