A few players in the 2021 NBA rookie class have used the month of January as a preview of what the future may hold for their respective franchises. Anthony Edwards dropped a career high 26 points against Portland, Tyrese Maxey scored the most points by a rookie in their starting debut since 1970, and now Lamelo Ball has become the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple double.
At 19 years old, Lamelo scored 22 points, dished 11 dimes, and grabbed 12 boards in a 113-105 victory over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. Equally as impressive, the triple double came as a reserve to Hornets’ starting guard Devonte’ Graham.
Friday, Lamelo was one assist shy of a triple double in the matchup against his brother Lonzo and the New Orleans Pelicans.
If the past two performances are any indication, Ball is on his way to NBA superstardom.
See the full highlights from Melo’s legendary breakout performance below.
