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LaMelo Ball
HOT — FragileBIS68
Pctl94th
Conf100%
LFI62+5.8
CourtVision Profile
68
BIS
68Great
Overall per-game value blending offense, defense, and efficiency
LFI
62Good
Recent form vs season baseline — momentum and trajectory
DRS
58Good
Defensive impact: contests, steals, rim protection, versatility
RDA
54Good
How well the player executes within their assigned team role
SPS
51Good
Shot selection efficiency, range, and difficulty adjustment
GOI
55Good
Clutch impact on team wins — close games and high-leverage moments
Season Averages
GP
61
GS
0
MPG
27.6
PPG
19.7
RPG
4.8
APG
7.1
SPG
1.2
BPG
0.3
TOV
2.8
FG%
40.5
3P%
36.7
FT%
89.3
CourtVision Scouting Report
LaMelo Ball is a high-impact contributor — BIS 68
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Executive Summary
LaMelo Ball is a player for the Hornets, ranking in the 94th percentile league-wide by Baseline Impact Score (68). In 28 minutes per game across 61 starts, LaMelo produces 19.7/4.8/7.1 (pts/reb/ast).
Current Form & Trajectory
Live Form Index: 62/100. Currently riding a hot streak (+5.8 LFI) that shows fragility markers. The elevated production may partly reflect favorable matchups or unsustainable shot-making luck (high-difficulty shots falling at above-expected rates). Worth monitoring over the next 5-10 games for regression. If this form sustains for another 10+ games, his BIS projects to rise from 68 into the 80-86 range.
Scoring & Shot Profile
Provides 19.7 PPG as a secondary scoring option. Shooting 36.7% from three — reliable enough to keep defenses honest. Not a shot teams will live with if left open, which creates baseline spacing value. The 40.5% field goal clip is concerning — either the shot diet is too difficult, or finishing/touch needs work. This inefficiency costs the offense roughly 2-3 points of production per game. At 89.3% from the line, LaMelo is a reliable closer — teams can't afford to foul him in crunch time.
Playmaking & Decision-Making
7.1 assists per game shows solid playmaking ability. He can run pick-and-roll, find the open man, and create looks for teammates.
Opponent Splits
vs season avg| Opponent | GP | PTS | +/- | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | MIN | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 30 | +10.3 | 6 | 11 | 50.0 | 52.9 | 29 | Dominates |
 | 1 |
Recent Game Log
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3P | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-21 |  | 29 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9-19 | 7-14 | +12 |
| 2026-03-19 |  | 20 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7-13 | 3-8 |
