Miles Bridges voices his opinion for LaMelo to the All-Star Game


For a player who’s been nothing short of sensational, LaMelo Ball’s exclusion from the All-Star starting lineup has sparked a wave of controversy.

The youngest Ball brother is having a career year, averaging 28.9 points per contest on 41.9% from the field and 33.4% from three, while adding 7.5 assists a night.

The Charlotte Hornets star was the leading vote getter amongst guards in the Eastern Conference, holding 500,000 more votes than the next highest vote getter (Donovan Mitchell). Despite this, Ball was not named a starter in favor of Jalen Brunson, who had around 800,000 less votes than Ball.

Ball was 7th amongst guards in media voting. He received three total media votes, less than the likes of Damian Lillard, Trae Young, Cade Cunningham, and Darius Garland.

The former Chino Hills star’s snub caught the attention of his teammates, with Miles Bridges advocating for his candidacy on social media.

The former Michigan State star was then asked to campaign why he should make the All-Star team.

“He’s the most exciting player in the NBA. Everybody wants to watch Melo. He’s averaging 29, I don’t see why he shouldn’t make it, you know. Even if he doesn’t, that’s gonna be big motivation for him to keep going. I personally think he should make it.”

With the reserves being announced in only four days, the campaign to make sure Ball gets to represent the team in San Francisco will only grow stronger.

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Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges recently spoke out in support of his teammate LaMelo Ball’s potential selection to the NBA All-Star Game. Bridges believes that Ball’s impressive play this season warrants a spot on the All-Star roster, citing his electrifying style of play and impact on the team.

In a recent interview, Bridges stated, “LaMelo has been playing at an All-Star level this season. His vision, playmaking ability, and overall impact on the court have been undeniable. I think he deserves to be recognized for his contributions to the team and the league as a whole.”

Ball, who is in his second season in the NBA, has been a standout performer for the Hornets this year, averaging 20.1 points, 7.9 assists, and 7.6 rebounds per game. His dynamic playmaking and flashy style of play have garnered attention from fans and analysts alike, leading to speculation about his potential selection to the All-Star Game.

As the All-Star voting continues, Bridges’ endorsement of Ball adds to the growing support for the young guard’s inclusion in the prestigious event. With the All-Star Game set to take place in Cleveland in February, fans will have to wait and see if Ball ultimately earns a spot on the roster. But one thing is for sure – his teammates, like Bridges, believe he is more than deserving of the honor.

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