| Name | LaMelo LaFrance Ball |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Position | Point guard |
| Age | 22 years (born August 22, 2001) |
| Team | Charlotte Hornets |
| Net worth | Approx $22 million |
| Salary (2022-23) | $10,900,635 |
LaMelo Ball is an American professional basketball player. Born on August 22, 2001, LaMelo started his National Basketball Association (NBA) career with the Charlotte Hornets. In the 2020 NBA draft, he was selected as the third overall pick by the Hornets. LaMelo played high school ball at Chino Hills High School in Chino Hills, California. While in high school along with his older brothers Lonzo and LiAngelo, he won a state championship and achieved national success as a freshman.
Later he signed with the Lithuanian professional team Prienai. He also played in the Junior Basketball Association (JBA) in 2018. He returned to high school in Geneva, Ohio, as a senior with SPIRE Academy. Ball chose to forgo college basketball and play in Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL) in 2019. With the Illawarra Hawks, he won the NBL Rookie of the Year, before joining the NBA.
| Current contract | $35,596,275 for 4 years |
| Guaranteed | $16,071,720 |
How long is LaMelo Ball's contract?
LaMelo Ball has signed a rookie contract for $35.5 million for over 4 years with the Charlotte Hornets. However, only 2 years and $16,071,720 is guaranteed. The Hornets picked up their team option for the 2022-23 season and he was entitled to $8.6 million for the season. The team had another club option for the 2023-24 season worth $10,900,635 which they have once again picked up.
When did LaMelo Ball sign his contract?
LaMelo Ball signed his rookie scale contract on November 30th, 2020 with the Charlotte Hornets. The team exercised its club option for the 2023-24 NBA season.
LaMelo Ball's salary history
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2020-21 | Charlotte Hornets | $7,839,960 |
| 2021-22 | Charlotte Hornets | $8,231,760 |
| 2022-23 | Charlotte Hornets | $8,623,920 |
LaMelo Ball's contract breakdown
LaMelo Ball signed a 4-year, $35,596,275 contract with the Charlotte Hornets, including $16,071,720 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $8,035,860. In 2022-23, while carrying a cap hit of $8,623,920, Ball will earn a base salary of $8,623,920.
| Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2020-21 | $7,839,960 | $7,839,960 | $7,839,960 | $7,839,960 ($7,839,960) |
| 2021-22 | $8,231,760 | $8,231,760 | $8,231,760 | $8,231,760 ($16,071,720) |
| 2022-2023 | $8,623,920 | $8,623,920 | - | $8,623,920 ($24,695,640) |
| 2023-2024 | $10,900,635 | $10,900,635 | - | $10,900,635 ($35,596,275) |
LaMelo Ball's upcoming contract
LaMelo Ball has signed a new deal with the Hornets on July 7, 2023 which is reported to be worth $205,900,000 for the next five years. This contract will start from the 2024-25 NBA season and will go on till the end of the 2028-29 NBA season following which he will become an unrestricted free agent. Although the exact details of this contract are not known, it is estimated that his average annual salary will be $41,180,000. The guaranteed amount at the time of signing was $205,900,000.
LaMelo Ball Puma deal
LaMelo Ball signed a deal with Puma reportedly worth $100 million. According to the contract, Ball will have access to the Puma private jet. From the 2020 draft class, he was the only rookie to sign a major sneaker contract before the start of the 2020/2021 season.
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FAQs
A. LaMelo Ball is 22 years old as of October 2023. He was born on August 22, 2001.
A. LaMelo Ball has two older brothers named Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball.
A. LaMelo Ball was born in Anaheim, California, on August 22, 2001.
A. LaVar Ball and Tina Ball are the parents of LaMelo Ball.
A. Yes, LaMelo Ball was drafted as the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets.
