LaMelo Ball guaranteed his continuity in the Hornets on the first day of the market, and he also did it in a big way. The base agreed to a maximum extension that will make him receive 205 million dollars (it could even be 260 if he is All-NBA this year) between 2024 and 2029, and in his first press conference after the news he commented on several of the factors that have led to it, starting with sports.
“We are at a point where we feel that we are growing together,” said the point guard. “It’s a good starting point and I think we’re headed in the right direction.”
However, Ball acknowledged that basketball reasons were not the only ones that have led him to sign the contract. The player has assured that he feels comfortable in Charlotte and with the life he leads there, which has also had weight when it comes to prolonging his relationship with the franchise.
“During my years here, I have always been fine. If the basketball part isn’t going the way you’d like, you always aspire to be able to live your life and have fun. You want to have a good life and in Charlotte I have it, so this seems like a good decision to me. As a child I was taught that pleasure consisted of having your next meal guaranteed and a place to sleep. In that sense, what I have is a blessing. I only have to worry about playing basketball, I have no other problems.
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LaMelo has become the first player in franchise history to sign a maximum extension to his contract. rookie, establishing himself as the future figure of the team. Mitch Kupchak, general managerHe was very satisfied with it, trusting that the point guard could be the centerpiece of the future of a squad that he considers well armed.
“We haven’t been very successful as a team, but that’s something that’s going to change,” he promised. “Having a player like him back is exciting. I don’t think we have to add much more talent because the talent needed to get to where we want to be is already on the roster. Now we just need some time for everyone to get up to speed, but I don’t feel like there’s a big gap to fill.”
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2023-07-20 06:00:00
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