Okay, so, I’ve been following the Hornets lately, mostly because I’m a huge LaMelo Ball fan. You know, that dude’s got some serious handles and his passes are just insane. Anyway, he’s been out for a while now, and I was getting kind of antsy, like, when is this guy coming back?
So, I started digging around. First, I checked the usual spots, you know, the team’s official page, some sports news sites, that kind of thing. I saw some rumors about him maybe returning for the game against the 76ers. That got me hyped! I mean, LaMelo versus Embiid? That’s a matchup I wouldn’t want to miss. He last played on November 27th, which felt like ages ago.
Then, I stumbled upon some more detailed info. Turns out, he hasn’t even been cleared for contact in practice yet. Bummer. That means he’s still got some ways to go in his recovery. It’s his ankle, by the way, in case you didn’t know. That makes sense with his type of game, he is always putting a ton of stress on his ankles.
I remembered his season opener, man, that was a game! He dropped 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists against the Rockets. First time a Hornets player ever did that in a season opener, you know? He’s been averaging 4.5 threes per game this season, too, which is pretty wild. And I learned, that he is a former All-star, which is an impressive feat.
Anyway, I kept reading. It looks like there’s no definite timeline for his return. It seems that he will play against the 76ers. But the thing is, without him on the court, the Hornets are definitely feeling it. He’s their star player, the guy who makes things happen.
My Thoughts
- Disappointment: It’s a real bummer that LaMelo’s return isn’t as soon as I hoped.
- Anticipation: I’m still super excited to see him back in action.
- Concern: I hope he takes his time and doesn’t rush the recovery. Ankles are tricky.
- Excitement: Whenever he does come back, it’s gonna be epic.
So, yeah, that’s the latest I’ve gathered on LaMelo Ball’s return. It’s a waiting game, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed that we see him back on the court soon.
