Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/08/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Anaheim, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Lamelo Ball
LaMelo Ball scored a season-high 34 points on 12-of-21 shooting, including six three-pointers, in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 112-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The performance came early in his first season with Minnesota, after his offseason trade from the Charlotte Hornets. With Anthony Edwards sidelined by a knee injury, Ball has been carrying a larger offensive role for the team.
LaMelo Ball was traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a major offseason deal. Minnesota acquired Ball and Josh Green, while Charlotte received Naz Reid, a 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, and multiple second-round picks.
LaMelo Ball and Analicia Chaves announced the birth of their first child, a son named LaOne, who was born in January 2026. The announcement was paired with news that the couple were launching a fertility-focused nonprofit and platform called I Am Fertility.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | LaMelo LaFrance Ball |
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| Nickname | Melo |
| Position | Point Guard |
| Current Team | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| League | NBA |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 2.01 m (6'7") |
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| Weight | 82 kg (180 lb) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Chino Hills High School, Chino Hills, California |
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| College | None (Deferred from UCLA) |
| Other | Played one season professionally in Australia with Illawarra Hawks (NBL) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Rashida Nicole |
| Marriage Date | 24/03/2025 |
| Children | LaOne Ball |
Relationships & More
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Family
| Father | LaVar Ball |
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| Mother | Tina Ball |
| Brothers | Lonzo Ball, LiAngelo Ball |
Career
| NBA Draft Year | 2020 | ||||
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| Draft Position | 3rd overall | ||||
| Drafted By | Charlotte Hornets | ||||
| First NBA Game | 22/10/2020 | ||||
| NBA Awards | NBA Rookie of the Year (2021) | ||||
| Career Earnings (2025) | $35,147,000 | ||||
| Net Worth | $20 million | ||||
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Style Quotient
| Public Image | Highly recruited young talent, known for exceptional court vision and playmaking |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Youngest American professional basketball player ever | |
| 2. Verbal commitment to UCLA before deferring to play in Australia | |
| 3. Won State Championship with Chino Hills High School alongside brothers | |
| 4. Appeared in WWE Raw (1993) and other media projects | |
| 5. Known for his distinctive hair and on-court confidence |
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