You don't have to be a basketball junky to understand that the Charlotte Hornets are a much better team when their star guard, LaMelo Ball, is healthy and at fu

The star point guard’s defensive effort and offensive prowess in season-opening win over Houston impressed coach Charles Lee.

The NBA is better — and a lot more entertaining — with a healthy LaMelo Ball in it. We can forget that because he's played in just 58 games over the past two seasons, primarily because of ankle injuries.