LaMelo Ball, the young star of the Charlotte Hornets, is facing yet another ankle injury, a recurring issue throughout his career. In a recent game, Ball stepped on Jarred Vanderbilt's foot, forcing him to exit the game immediately. This injury comes as he was striving to surpass the 40-game threshold for the first time since being drafted, a mark he has only achieved once before.

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague recalled conversations about Ball with Kenny Atkinson, the current head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, who was initially set to take over the Hornets. During discussions, Atkinson expressed admiration for Ball's talent but shared concerns about his health, noting how injury-prone Ball has been. With this latest sprain to his left ankle, there is cautious optimism given that it differs from his previous right ankle surgery, but the situation continues to hinder Ball's progress.