LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball

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LaMelo Ball is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA. Known for his exceptional playmaking ability and scoring prowess, he has quickly established himself as one of the league's rising stars. In the 2020 NBA Draft, he was selected as the third overall pick and has since garnered attention for his skill set, including impressive averages of 28.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game this season. Ball's leadership on the court is crucial for the Hornets, especially as they navigate a challenging season with multiple key players sidelined due to injury.

Born on Aug 22, 2001 (24 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
162,331
Power
10,016$
Sentiment
6.01
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Lithuania 2 7.00 0.18% +10% 2,722,289 5,525 $54,000 110$
Guyana 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 786,552 746 $6,000 6$
United States 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 156,060 $21,000,000 9,901$
Totals 4 334,511,492 162,331 $21,060,000 10,017$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: LaMelo Ball was part of the discussion on the Ball in the Family podcast regarding elite eighth-grade boys and WNBA players. 6

Fox News: Sophie Cunningham Backs MPJ, Says Elite 8th Grade Boys Could Beat WNBA Stars

Israel Israel: LaMelo Ball is an NBA player whose height of 6 feet 7 inches contributed to the viral joke surrounding the numbers 6 and 7. 6

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet): הילדים שלכם התחילו להגיד "7-6" בלי הפסקה? זו הסיבה

Jamaica Jamaica: LaMelo Ball is mentioned as an NBA player who stands 6-foot-7 and is associated with the viral term '6-7'. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Dictionary.com’s word of the year is ‘6-7’ | Lifestyle

United States United States: LaMelo Ball, a basketball point guard for the Charlotte Hornets, popularized the term '6 7' using it as a reference to his height. 8

Fox News: Gen Alpha slang '6 7' named Dictionary.com's 2025 Word of the Year