"Praying over your protection": LaMelo Ball's girlfriend Ana Montana sends encouraging message to Hornets star ahead of 5th NBA season
LaMelo Ball is regarded as one of the most gifted young basketball players in the game but it has been a difficult 18 months for the Charlotte Hornets star. A serious anke injury has limited the 23-year-old to just 58 games over the last two seasons. Ball looks fit and healthy for the upcoming season and he recently received some words of encouragement from his girlfriend Ana Montana.
On Monday, Ball posted some photos on his Instagram account of him in Charlotte Hornets uniform. The post also included a nifty video of the star athlete's highlights over four years in the league.
The post gathered plenty of attention, with many wishing the young guard the best for his fifth season in the league. There was also a special message from his girlfriend Ana Montana:
"He's ready...praying over your protection and success all season...love u!"
Ball had a series of setbacks over the 2022/23 season, hurting his ankle on three separate occasions. The California native eventually had to undergo surgery but seems to be in high spirits going into the 2024/25 campaign.
When healthy, Ball is considered an elite scorer and one of the league's most talented rising stars. He was voted the NBA's Rookie of the Year in 2021 and was selected to his first All-Star Game the following year.
Ana Montana, a model, actress and social media influencer, has reportedly been with the NBA star since late 2021. Over the last few years, the couple continued to share clips of each other on social media and the relationship seems to have blossomed.
LaMelo Ball sends special message to Ana Montana after seeing her pose beside Rolls-Royce Cullinan
LaMelo Ball and Ana Montana have evolved into one of the NBA's most popular celebrity couples and they have plenty of followers keeping tabs on their lavish lifestyle.
In April, Montana posted a photo on her Instagram account of her posing beside a 2024 model of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. The sleek white version she stood alongside is valued at approximantely $390,000.
The post caught the eye of Ball who had a succinct response:
"Mineeee."
The Hornets guard couldn't contain his excitement and even threw in a couple of smiling face with heart-shaped eye emojis and some pink hearts in the comment.