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LaMelo Ball wins NBA Rookie of Year. Why voters stuck with him after he broke his wrist.

by
SportsCarolinaMonthly
June 20, 2021

Published by
The Charlotte Observer

Editor’s note: This story was written and reported by Charlotte Observer Hornets reporter Rick Bonnell before his passing. ——— CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nothing stopped LaMelo Ball’s rookie season, not even a broken wrist. Ball was named NBA Rookie of the Year on Wednesday, The Charlotte Observer has confirmed, beating out finalists Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Tyrese Haliburton of the Sacramento Kings. A formal announcement is expected soon. Point guard Ball averaged 15.7 points, 6.1 assists and 5.9 rebounds this past season and won the award despite missing 21 games with a fract…

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