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Hornets' LaMelo Ball Gets Neck Tattoo Of LaFrancé Clothing Line Logo

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball received a neck tattoo of his LaFrancé clothing line logo by Herchell L. Carrasco, also known as "RockRollG," ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season at Pachuco Tattoo shop in Orange, California.

Ball, 22, reportedly paid for three new tattoos to celebrate his August 22nd birthday. The first one inked is an "LF" symbol on the left side of his neck, near his ear. LF stands for LaFrancé, Melo's clothing line.

The 6-foot-7 guard launched LaFrancé back in 2020 before he was selected No. 3 overall by the Hornets in the NBA Draft. Of course, LaFrancé is also Ball's middle name.

Moreover, Melo is a returning customer of RockRollG, who tatted the NBA star's angel piece in 2021. For Ball's birthday, the tattoo artist did two more on Melo's wrists — a "001" in reference to the Netflix show "Stranger Things" and his jersey number. Ball received a "Heem" tat in black and red as well.

At a distance, his neck tattoo looks like the Houston Rockets logo.

In July, the California native signed a five-year, $205.9 million contract extension with the Hornets. His new deal is set to begin in the 2024-25 season. The 2021 NBA Rookie of the Year is slated to earn as much as $46.86 million in the 2028-29 season.

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball received three new tattoos by RockRollG at Pachuco Tattoo shop, including a neck tat of his clothing line logo, LaFrancé

Last season, Ball made only 36 appearances with the Charlotte Hornets. Although he averaged career highs of 23.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 1.3 steals, and 35.2 minutes per game, the guard did not appear in enough games to earn any awards or honors.

Starting in the 2023-24 season, NBA players are required to make at least 65 appearances in the regular season in order to be eligible to win MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, or receive an All-NBA honor. This is based on the latest collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Furthermore, Ball recorded 30 points, six rebounds, and a career-high-tying 15 assists in a 144-138 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Feb. 13, 2023. He became the first player in Hornets history to record at least 30 points, five rebounds, and 15 assists in a game.

On Feb. 16, LaMelo Ball posted 28 points, a season-high 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 120-110 victory against the San Antonio Spurs. The guard became the second-youngest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 1,000 assists in his career, behind only LeBron James.

Additionally, Ball suffered a non-contact right ankle injury during a 117-106 win over the Detroit Pistons on Feb. 27. Following the game, the Hornets announced that he had fractured his ankle and was ruled out indefinitely. On March 1, Ball successfully underwent surgery and was ruled out for the remainder of the season.

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Why Is Lonzo Ball Promoting Big Baller Brand Again?

Lonzo Ball and his brother LaMelo are promoting Big Baller Brand again after cutting ties with them in 2019.

In a surprising turn of events, basketball fans around the world have witnessed the Ball brothers, Lonzo and LaMelo, rekindling their association with Big Baller Brand (BBB). This move comes after a period of relative quietness surrounding the controversial sports apparel company. Many are left wondering about the motivations and implications behind this unexpected revival to promote the BBB new shoe.

Big Baller Brand faced its fair share of controversies and setbacks in its early years. From production and quality control issues to pricing complaints, the brand had its reputation tarnished. However, returning to the brand now could signal a belief in the potential for redemption and a desire to fix its image in the eyes of the public.

Back in 2019, Lonzo Ball followed by LaMelo left the brand after controversies surrounding brand co-found Alan Foster, In March 2019, it was reported that Lonzo Ball severed ties with Foster, after concerns about his criminal past and alleged misuse of $1.5 million of Ball's personal and business accounts. But that wasn't the only thing stopping him from wearing the BBB sneaker on the court.

Three years ago, scrutiny began to mount over Lonzo Ball's persistent leg and ankle issues, leading his former team, the Lakers to raise questions about his choice of footwear. Ball was frequently seen donning Big Baller Brand (BBB) shoes, which sparked discussions about their impact on his performance and injury susceptibility. Which could have led to his knee injury today.

Even Lonzo's ball brother, LaMelo Ball left the brand to sign a reported $100 million dollar deal with the shoe brand Puma, LaMelo even has his own signature shoe with the brand and has been with them for 2 years.

But why the sudden change? Well, the biggest brand ambassador, LaVar Ball is not giving up on trying to make Big Baller Brand a household name, especially the sneaker game, this time unveiling a new pair of shoes that had the NBA community mocking him.

The return of Lonzo Ball and LaMelo to the forefront of Big Baller Brand raises intriguing questions about their family and their loyalty. While the brand's past may be checkered, this unexpected revival could signify a fresh start and a renewed belief in the brand's potential. Only time will tell how this reconnection with BBB will shape the Ball brothers' future with the brand.

Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Practicing To Start Training Camp

Ball (ankle) took part in the Hornets' first practice of training camp Tuesday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Ball missed the Hornets' final 19 games of the season with a fractured right ankle, but he looks to be healthy heading into the 2023-24 after spending the past few months recovering from surgery. According to Reed, Ball was practicing Tuesday with protective braces on both of his legs, which the point guard said he's been wearing in summer workouts and pickup games. With Ball having sprained his right ankle twice last season before fracturing it, he's hoping that wearing the braces will reduce the possibility of an aggravation while not hindering his play.

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