American professional basketball Lamelo Ball plays for the Charlotte Hornets. Ball has become the Hornets’ franchise player. The young player has signed a five-year contract extension worth a whopping $260 million max contract to stay in Charlotte.
The young athlete has a tattoo of the initials “LF” which is situated below his left ear, and the NBA is allegedly forcing LaMelo to cover the tattoo. As per reports, LaMelo Ball’s neck tattoo is against the rule and, he is required to cover it.
Ball recently made history by becoming the only player in franchise history to have scored a 30-point triple-double in regulation! At the young age of 22, Lamelo has become the first Hornets player to reach double digits in career triple-doubles.
The young athlete has been on a winning streak but recently made headlines after going through a health scare. Let us find out all about what happened to LaMelo Ball.
What Happened To Lamelo Ball?
Lamelo Ball recently got injured and soon went to the locker room. The player suffered the injury during Hornet’s game against the Orlando Magic. Although the player played for only 15 minutes before the athlete suffered from an injury. This is yet another injury after a second injury to LaMelo’s surgically repaired right ankle.
The player was seen being carried out, and they went towards the locker room. Lamelo Ball earlier had surgery in March. LaMelo Ball has reportedly suffered another injury to the same ankle, and the team had to rule him out for the rest of the night with a case of right ankle strain. The player has been able to avoid structural damage, but he is still likely to be missing at least one game due to the issue.
Lamelo Ball Night also has to undergo an MRI on Monday, and the results aren’t yet known. A better idea of Ball’s long-term status could come into focus once the results of his MRI are revealed. Fans have been wishing the athlete a speedy recovery.
Why Is Lamelo Ball Being Sued?
The Big Baller Brand co-founder Alan Foster has sued Lamelo Ball as he has accused the player of trademark infringement, commuting fraud, and also of unfair business practices. Foster has further sued LaMelo Ball’s older brother, Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball as well. He has been accused of malicious prosecution, and intentional interference along with claims of contractual relations.
Foster is asking for more than a whopping $600,000 in legal costs along with additional costs for damages, which could amount to millions more. Alan Foster has further claimed that it was he who played a part in his role at BBB and eventually helped develop Melo’s brand. The founder further alleged that it was he who initially came up with the “MB1” line for the Charlotte Hornets point guard.
Who Is Lamelo Ball’s Girlfriend?
Lamelo Ball’s girlfriend is Ana Montana. The couple sparked dating rumors from last year onwards. The two have been dating for a while now, and the NBA player recently took to Instagram to give a mushy shoutout to his ladylove and even called her the one!
The two even attended the show called The Awakenings. The two have been spotted on various occasions and it seems like the two have been going strong.
Ana has been supper supportive of her beau’s career, as she has been actively participating in the activities that include Lamelo launching his fashion line. Not only that but Ana was recently seen modeling his women’s clothes on social media.
Lamelo Ball’s Lady Love has appeared in the music video Wild Ones, which featured noted artists including Flo Rida featuring Sia. Ana Montana again appeared in yet another music video, four years later, that featured Marsha Ambrosius’ Dope.
Earlier in 2015, Montana was romantically linked with French football star Karim Benzema. She also reportedly dated Belgian football player Axel Witsel.
