One interesting takeaway is that the biggest difference was how much voting Ball for from fans relative to how little he got from the media. You can read more about this from Stephen Noh on Sporting News. Ball finished with the most among East guards by fans but seventh by media.

When the 2024-25 season began, Josh Okogie was focused on contributing alongside Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal to help contend for a championship with the Phoenix Suns.

Three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year and former LA Clippers star Lou Williams spoke on Ball's snub from the All-Star starting lineup, revealing how he believes the Hornets star could get snubbed from the All-Star game entirely.

Hornets 123, Pelicans 92. LaMelo Ball: 25 pts, 7 asts, 5 rebs, Miles Bridges: 22 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts, Seth Curry: 16 pts, 4 asts, Josh Green: 13 pts. 2 rebs. Up next: vs. Lakers

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Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball and San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama stand out as the biggest snubs after the NBA All-Star Game

There’s always going to be a bit of controversy and disagreement when it comes to NBA All-Star voting. Someone will always think, “Player X should’ve made it over Player Y, and why on earth is Player Z there?” That’s just the nature of the beast.

Miles Bridges was asked about LaMelo Ball’s All-Star case, he answered by praising his teammate’s game, saying he’s the most exciting player in the league, and he should

The 2024-25 NBA All-Star starters were announced on Thursday, and they were predictable selections with Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant -- the oldest of the old guard

The NBA All-Star Game starters have been chosen, and now it falls to NBA coaches — or the assistants they pawn this off on — to select the reserves for each conference. Those coaches must vote for two guards, three frontcourt players, and two wildcards — seven players total from each conference. Their choices will be announced next Thursday.

James will make his record 21st consecutive start as an All-Star and Curry, the long-time face of the Golden State Warriors, is now formally serving as host for the weekend with his 11th All-Star appearance. As of now, the Knicks are the only team with two All-Stars, despite being in third place in the East.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 22 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-92 on Saturday night. Seth Curry had 16 points on 4-of-6 3-point ...