The Charlotte Hornets announced on Tuesday that rookie sensation LaMelo Ball underwent successful surgery on his fractured right wrist. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
LaMelo Ball underwent successful surgery to address a fracture in his right wrist. Ball’s wrist will be immobilized and he will be reevaluated in four weeks.
: https://t.co/TjMsC8n0RX pic.twitter.com/RSpsU5d7DW— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) March 23, 2021
The timeline opens up the possibility of Ball returning before the end of the regular season, which concludes in May.
Ball appeared to injure himself after falling on the court in the second half of the Hornets' loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. After the fall, he appeared to be in discomfort, often clutching his wrist, as he finished the game.
Here is the play where LaMelo Ball fractured his right wrist pic.twitter.com/MO1NdpAIUu
— FOX Sports: Hornets (@HornetsOnFSSE) March 22, 2021
The six-foot-six point guard was a favourite to win rookie of the year, averaging 6.1 assists to lead all first-year players, and 15.9 points for second is rookie scoring.