Charlotte Hornets point guard LeMelo Ball confirmed on Monday that he is hoping to return from injury in time for the team’s training camp this coming summer. Ball has been sidelined on multiple occasions this season, limited to just 36 games due to his right ankle fracture. So far, he hasn’t ruled out the possibility of wearing ankle braces as he eases back into the game.
“It’s tough,” Ball reflected. “I mean probably annoying just going through it, but I’m still alive and stuff like that, so you can’t really be too mad. Just go through the rehab, do that whole process and try to come out on top.”
After struggling to find his form following several setbacks resulting from his injury, Ball underwent season-ending surgery on his broken right ankle on March 1.
Prior to his setback, Ball proved to be one of the Hornets’ standout stars, averaging career highs in points (23.3) and assists (8.3) per game last season while becoming the second-youngest player to score 1,000 points, assists and rebounds in NBA history behind LeBron James.
