Hornets news: LaMelo Ball goes full Luka Doncic with NBA milestone

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has lived up to the lofty hype he came into the NBA with - entering Luka Doncic territory in the process.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has lived up to the lofty hype he came into the NBA with. The sophomore stud flexed his talent once again in their latest win over the Indiana Pacers – entering Luka Doncic territory in the process.

LaMelo Ball piled on 32 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, which led not just his own team in all categories, but the opposing side as well. The Hornets star became the second youngest player in NBA history to achieve this feat behind just Luka Doncic. How's that for some elite company?

LaMelo Ball is the second-youngest player in NBA history to lead both teams outright in points, rebounds and assists in a single game.

The only player to do it at a younger age was Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/RwT1lZoY4s

— ESPN (@espn) November 20, 2021

LaMelo Ball is just 20 years old, only a couple of months removed from still being a teenager. The fact that he's able to produce at such a high level so early bodes well for his star potential down the line.

The Hornets have been rolling as of late, with five straight wins against some quality opponents. Prior to their win over the Pacers, they piled on consecutive wins over the Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors who both led their respective conferences.

LaMelo Ball has been large for the Hornets in every contest he's played. Just like Luka Doncic, he's been impactful in more ways than one, grabbing rebounds and dishing assists at an elite rate.