What is LaMelo Ball's Net Worth and Salary?
LaMelo Ball is an American professional basketball player whose net worth is estimated to be $40 million. Born in Chino Hills, California, in August 2001, LaMelo is the younger brother of Lonzo Ball and LiAngelo Ball, as well as the son of LaVar Ball. He gained initial fame from the Facebook Watch reality show 'Ball in the Family.' Currently, he plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA.
LaMelo Ball is noted for his role as a point guard. His high school career began at Chino Hills High School, followed by the SPIRE Institute. In 2016, he was named the MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year. Subsequently, in 2018, he played for the Los Angeles Ballers of the Junior Basketball Association (JBA) and for Prienai in the Lithuanian Basketball League. He secured a JBA championship and was a JBA All-Star in 2018. LaMelo skipped playing at UCLA to play professionally in Australia, eventually winning a state title with his brothers during his high school career.
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In the 2020 NBA Draft, LaMelo was selected as the third overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets, ultimately signing a 2-year $16 million contract with the team.
By July 2023, LaMelo and the Charlotte Hornets agreed on a five-year rookie max contract extension, which could be valued at up to $260 million.
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Puma Contract
Just before the NBA Draft, LaMelo signed a lucrative long-term shoe deal with Puma, reportedly worth $100 million. Notably, he was the only rookie from the 2020 draft class to secure a major sneaker contract ahead of the 2020/2021 season.
