It is because the Hornets allow each player to come with a training partner that LiAngelo Ball has managed to find a place in Charlotte. First in the summer league last season then in the G-League with the Greensboro Swarm. This summer, again, he is in uniform to try to win his place for the training camp. Unfortunately, it arrived late due to the Covid. He couldn’t train, and he’s trying to make up for lost time.
“It’s not something that I decided” he defends himself. “But it’s just something I had to deal with. I held my head up high and got through it all. I knew I wasn’t going to look pretty because I hadn’t had any practice. But like I said, it’s something I had to deal with. It’s not really my choice. »
That night, he participated in the victory of the Hornets over the Cavaliers with 12 points in 12 minutes on 5 of 8 on shots.
“It’s already a privilege to be here”
” It feels good to be back with my team. I can’t wait for the next game “he continues, even if he is aware that the coach must first play the rookies and the youngest in general.
” Every chance I get, I have to do whatever it takes and play hard. I can’t worry about trying to do everything perfectly. I just give it my all, play as a team and hopefully get the win. I couldn’t train, like I said. It’s not like I come in trying to figure it all out. I can’t have any excuses. I never got it into my head that I had to be perfect. I play for myself and for my team. You can control yourself. That’s how I see things. So I try my best and hope it works“.
At 23, he still dreams of the NBA, but his 4-point average in the G-League is obviously very light. But he believes in it.
” I just like to play basketball, so I will always be happy with this situation. But like I said, I’m trying to get better and get into the NBA. This is my main objective. So I will continue to work every day. But it’s already a privilege to be here, that’s clear. I’m still close to the NBA“.