Should I draft LaMelo Ball or D'Angelo Russell?

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Last Updated: Oct 13, 2023

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LaMelo Ball

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CHA · PG,SG

LAL · PG,SG

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LaMelo Ball · Ankle (Day To Day)

Stats
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	28.75	6.33
ADP	22.69	89.56
OFF	14	32
B2B	15	15
PROJ	3,073.30	2,474.50
PTS	21	16.3
FG	7.7	5.6
FG3	2.9	2.8
FT	2.7	2.3
RB	6	2.8
AST	8.2	6.6
BLK	.3	.3
STL	1.6	.8
TO	3.1	2

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Stats
Season Statistics
PROJ	1,026.3	2,647.0
PTS	23.9	18.0
FG	8.3	6.5
FG3	3.2	3.0
FT	4.1	2.1
RB	5.1	3.1
AST	8.0	6.3
BLK	.2	.5
STL	1.8	.9
TO	3.8	2.1

Recent News
	Hornets News: Zach LaVine May Answer LaMelo Ball's Prayers as Bulls Trade Concern Skyrockets After 76ers' Rejection Published June 23rd, 2024 via EssentiallySports Charlotte Hornets looking to pair Kentucky's Reed Sheppard with LaMelo Ball? Published June 21st, 2024 via Sporting News LA Lakers Plot Blockbuster Trade for Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball to Reignite Glory Published June 21st, 2024 via BVM Sports Grade the trade: Wild proposal that could bring LaMelo Ball to the Lakers Published June 20th, 2024 via FanSided Proposed Lakers Draft Night Trade Would Move Massive Haul for Young Star Published June 20th, 2024 via Heavy.com LaMelo Ball: 3 facts you never knew about the Hornets point guard Published June 20th, 2024 via ClutchPoints LaMelo Ball, Ja Morant & NBA World in Shock After Gervonta 'Tank' Davis Floors Frank Martin: "Gawh Damnnnn" Published June 15th, 2024 via EssentiallySports Latest NBA trade rumor could have teams calling Hornets about LaMelo Ball Published June 12th, 2024 via Swarm and Sting	D'Angelo Russell vs Trae Young: Statistical deep dive to determine who Lakers should have at PG in 2024-25 Published June 23rd, 2024 via Sportskeeda Ranking LA Lakers' 5 best options at PG should D'Angelo Russell depart (Imagn) Published June 23rd, 2024 via Sportskeeda Udonis Haslem Believes Lakers Should Stick With D'Angelo Russell Rather Than Chase Trae Young Published June 23rd, 2024 via OpenCourt-Basketball - NBA star D'Angelo Russell playing in Louisville celebrity charity game for suicide prevention Published June 22nd, 2024 via WLKY Louisville D'Angelo Russell asks Ohio State hoops fans to be loud this season Published June 22nd, 2024 via Buckeyes Wire ESPN Analyst says if D'Angelo Russell opts out, he already has deal to leave Lakers Published June 22nd, 2024 via Silver Screen and Roll Lakers Predicted to Lose $36 Million Star in Free Agency Published June 20th, 2024 via Heavy.com "We love having you" - Lakers fan implore D'Angelo Russell to opt in after guard posts his LA highlights Published June 20th, 2024 via Sportskeeda

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