LaMelo Ball is in hot water! The young NBA star has been slapped with a lawsuit after allegedly running over and breaking the foot of a young Hornets fan. Talk about a rough day!
It all happened after the 11-year-old fan tried to get an autograph from the NBA star, but unfortunately got his foot broken after Ball drove over and broke his foot.
The alleged incident went down on October 7 after the Hornets were beaten by the Boston Celtics at Spectrum Center in Charlotte … when Angell Joseph waited near the player exit, hoping to get a moment with the 22-year-old hooper.
Instead of stopping and signing for the young fan, Angell’s mom, Tamaria McRae, says LaMelo just drove off … and in the process, ran over her son’s foot, breaking it.
McRae says the injuries weren’t just physical — she claims her son experienced depression after the alleged accident.
“This is his hero, his idol, and he got run over by him,” family attorney Cameron DeBrun told WSOC in the Queen City.
Now, months later, the family is taking the matter to court … claiming Angell suffered injuries and damages totaling more than $25K (the exact amount isn’t specified).
It’s worth noting there are multiple videos of Ball on social media that show the All-Star leaving the arena like a bat out of hell — although each clip shows barriers meant to keep fans out of the players’ way.
Still, momma McRae is pointing a finger at the Hornets … saying the organization could’ve done more to protect fans.
It’s crazy! But seriously, accidents happen. This could have been resolved without resorting to the court but then, everyone and how they want issues of such nature resolved.
Flip to the next page for pictures of the injured fan…