LaMelo Ball Becomes 2nd Fastest, 3rd Youngest to Make 500 Career Threes
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball became the second fastest (175 days) and third-youngest (22 years, 90 days) player in NBA history to reach 500 made threes in a career. Duncan Robinson did it in 152 games while Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards did it at a younger age.
Ball led the Hornets with 36 points in their overtime win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Over the last eight games, Ball is averaging 27.3 points. Through the first thirteen games of the 2023-24 season, Ball has seen his shooting percentage from the field and three-point range increase by two and three points, respectively.
Ball and the Hornets will close out a five-game homestand on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards.
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