Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball
ANKARA – Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has become the youngest NBA player in history to post a triple-double.
The Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-105 on Saturday, when Ball racked up 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists.
The No. 3 Draft pick of 2020 -- at 19 years and 140 days of age -- bested Markelle Fultz, whose record in April 2018 dates from when he was 19 years and 317 days old.
Ball shot 9/13 from the field, including 3/5 from the three-point line and was instrumental in the win. The Hornets' Terry Rozier, 23 points, and PJ Washington, 22 points, accompanied Ball in the scoring column.
For the visiting Hawks, five players scored in double digits led by Cam Reddish, who scored 21, but they came up short.
With the win, the Hornets improved to 5 wins and 5 losses, while the Hawks dropped to 4 wins and 5 losses. (Anadolu)
