Among the things to keep an eye out for in 2025-26: LaMelo Ball’s leadership.
As the face of the franchise and the team’s highest paid player, there are certain responsibilities that come with that, and the Hornets want to see Ball take a leap in becoming more of a leader.
Lee believes the addition of Collin Sexton will help with that. Sexton, Lee says, elevates the whole environment and Sexton and Ball are really building a rapport and talking up a storm together a lot after practice.
Lee, who had dinner with Ball and president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson earlier in the week to discuss goals, summer impressions, and personal growth, said Ball has registered a couple of personal records in the weight room this summer and was focused on building up his base.
Lee also said he sees clear growth in Ball on the defensive side, especially on high-effort plays, but emphasizes there’s a need for continued improvement in foul discipline and defensive consistency.
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Count me in the fight each other on court before they elevate the team together camp
Young Bull not so young anymore..
i never keep an eye out for anything regarding the hornets
Lamelo could be prime Winston Churchill and it wont matter if he can’t play more than 60 games this year
As long Lamelo is healthy that’s what matters for the Hornets
When the fuck did sexton end up on the hornets wtf have I been under a rock
Lol lamelo as a leader 😂😂
He’s not a leader, he’s a mercenary, comes in does his thing on the court and that’s it.
I completely forgot Sexton was a Hornet now
All this leadership only to miss 40 games again and near last in the east
Ben Simmons (108) has surprisingly played 3 more games than LaMelo Ball (105) over the last 3 Seasons.
Keeping an eye out for LaMelo being a leader lol. I love Charlotte, great reminder that some things never change.
I’ll pay some attention if he stays healthy, and they are at least fighting for a play in spot.
Hard to be a leader when you’ve only been able to play 231/410 in your career, and only 105/246 the last 3 seasons .
You cannot force somebody to become a leader.
That’s crazy. Release the ballmer files
LaMelo’s the most unserious “star” in the league. The dude is the definition of empty stats.
Not a good sign
Ball would have to first take a SINGLE step towards leadership
Lol lamelos dumb ass
Imagine lamelo ball giving u direction before u watch him take three straight step
Back 3s from 32 feet and jog back on defense
Oh yeah cause nothing says “team player” like a guy who routinely averages 2 ast a game
That’s not gonna happen. Melo has been coddled since joining the team. And now they want him to step up? He’s already used to no back to backs, he’s used to losing, and he’s used to having an incompetent front office…there’s no incentive for Melo to “step it up”
Imagine thinking Collin Sexton is the solution to anything
6’7”