Alright, hoop heads, let’s dive into the latest buzz on the hardwood!
LaMelo Lighting It Up
If you’ve been catching any Hornets games lately, you know LaMelo Ball is absolutely ballin’ out there. This young gun just dropped his 12th game with over 30 points against the Heat, and he’s not slowing down. Right now, he’s trailing only Giannis in the points-per-game race, which is no small feat. With stats like 6.9 assists, 5.4 rebounds, and a sprinkle of steals here and there, he’s making a solid case for being a top-tier point guard. And let’s not forget those shooting numbersโ43% from the field and nearly 85% from the stripe. Who’s not impressed?
Lillard’s Legacy vs. LaMelo’s Moment
Now, don’t get it twistedโDamian Lillard is still a beast on the court. But DeMarcus Cousins stirred the pot on the ‘Run it Back’ show, claiming LaMelo might just be outshining Dame right now. I mean, Cousins is a four-time All-Star, so he’s got some cred. He said, “He [LaMelo] is for sure over Dame [Lillard] right now.” Bold words, right? In my opinion, this might be a case of recency bias, but hey, LaMelo’s putting on a show.
Hornets’ Dilemma: Can They Keep LaMelo?
Here’s the kicker: despite LaMelo’s heroics, the Hornets are sitting at a shaky 6-12. The dude’s carrying the team on his back, but how long can he keep doing it without some serious help? Charlotte’s not exactly known for churning out All-Stars, and if they miss the playoffs again, LaMelo might start eyeing greener pastures. It’s like having a Ferrari but using it to deliver pizzasโsomething’s gotta give.
The Dame Factor
Even after a concussion, Lillard’s back to dropping 26 points, 7.7 assists, and 4.5 boards per game. That’s consistency for ya. Cousins did admit he’d still pick Dame for his all-time greatness, but right now, it’s LaMelo who’s stealing the spotlight. Remember that 50-point game against the Bucks? Yeah, that was against Lillard’s squad. Talk about making a statement!
So, what do you think? Is LaMelo really surpassing Lillard, or is this just a hot streak? And more importantly, can the Hornets hold onto their rising star, or will he be lured away by a team ready to win now? Letโs hear your takes!
