Scott Fowler: LaMelo Ball is already great. But he must find another gear for Charlotte Hornets

There are a lot of levels in the NBA, and right now Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has reached a good one. His early return from a broken right wrist should ensure that Melo wins “NBA Rookie of the Year.” He’s created a whole new category for highlight packages with his look-ahead passes, which defy belief at least once per game. He’s fun, he’s marketable and he’s only 19 years old. But there remain many more NBA levels for Ball to conquer. His performance in the final eight games of the regular season — starting Tuesday night at Detroit, followed by five straight games in Charlotte — wi…

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