Report: Hornets' LaMelo Ball voted NBA rookie of the year

June 16, 2021 - 3:33pm

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) directs a play against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (Jacob Kupferman/AP)

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been voted NBA rookie of the year for the 2020-21 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

An official announcement is expected later Wednesday.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been voted the NBA’s Rookie of the Year, sources tell ESPN. Announcement expected soon.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 16, 2021

Ball, 19, averaged 15.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists in 51 regular-season contests.

The 2020 NBA Draft third-overall pick also contributed 14 points and four assists in a losing play-in effort against the Indiana Pacers.

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Report: Hornets' LaMelo Ball voted NBA rookie of the year

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