1 / 45Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for games played Dec. 22-Jan. 31. Ball is the 8th Hornets rookie to win Rookie of the Month honors.

At only 23 years old, LaMelo Ball's peers in that age range are more often rookies or players still on rookie contracts. He is unique in that he's on an extension despite being so young.

Born on August 22, 2001, in Anaheim, California, LaMelo Ball is an American professional ... He was rewarded as the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2021. LaMelo was enrolled at Chino Hills High School ...