The struggle is real. LaMelo Ball is trying to get a win, and it is not happening for a long time. It’s not on the NBA court, if you are still wondering. The Charlotte Hornets point guard recently went on to make an honest admission on Twitch streamer Kai Cenat’s recent stream.
During one of Cenat’s latest Twitch streams, ball FaceTimed him and joked about how they are still trying to win one game in Fortnite even after more than 30 hours. However, Cenat’s close friend and internet sensation IShowSpeed was also present on the steam. Surprisingly, he did not show his over-enthusiastic persona and listened peacefully to the conversation.
LaMelo Ball FaceTimed Kai Cenat to tell them how sad it is that they are still trying to get a win on Fortnite after almost 30 hours 😭 pic.twitter.com/Bx2Iep25uE
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) December 29, 2024
Although we are seeing more and more basketball stars keeping up the same enthusiasm for video games as well. We already know how much Kevin Durant loves video games, and now it’s LaMelo Ball. But it was not a newfound love for the California-born NBA star. His shoe sponsor, Puma, had a brand integration with Fortnite and Ball. The sportswear manufacturing brand collaborated with Command-Line to officially unveil the ‘Tilted Zone Wars PUMA x LaMelo Ball.
The initiative coincided with the launch of Ball’s latest signature sneaker, the PUMA MB.04, and creatively intertwined his love for gaming with his growing influence in basketball culture. The game mode is inspired by Ball’s “Not From Here” tagline. The Tilted Zone Wars game experience enhances player engagement by enabling them to earn custom in-game items. Those items include PUMA shoeboxes housing various colorways of the MB.04 sneakers.
Fans In Stitches After LaMelo Ball Surfaced On Kai Cenat’s Stream
The team ruled LaMelo Ball out for Saturday night’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Following a period of uncertainty marked by a questionable status, the Hornets confirmed that Ball would not participate in the game. Although Ball made the most out of his rest time getting on a video call with Kai Cenat, fans were quick to react to it.
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“You sold you suppose to shoot the mf with the scar,” a fan wrote, repeating Ball’s words for Cenat.
“you sold you suppose to shoot the mf with the scar” 😭 pic.twitter.com/FxZFHscNeq
— yoxic (@yoxics) December 29, 2024
“Tbh in both clips of them winning, Kai was doing literally nothing so he not lying,” another fan wrote.
Tbh in both clips of them winning, Kai was doing literally nothing so he not lying 😭😭
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) December 29, 2024
“The LaMelo trade to a big market team is pending,” a user quipped.
The lamelo trade to a big market team is pending
— Tric-fil-A (@Wack2001) December 29, 2024
“LaMelo Ball will always be the most likable brother,” another user commented.
Lamelo Ball will always be the most likable brother pic.twitter.com/FoBOQE98Rg
— SUAREZ (@suayrez) December 29, 2024
“Melo worried bout this more then his teams record,” added another fan.
Melo worried bout this more then his teams record 😭😭
— STILLCT (@xSTILLCT) December 29, 2024
“LaMelo tryna but gelo on to be a streamer,” a fan wrote.
Lamelo tryna but gelo on to be a streamer
— jay (@PlutoRetro) December 29, 2024
However, Ball has been dealing with soreness in his left ankle and right wrist. These injuries have impacted his career previously but have not been significant issues this season until now. Meanwhile, Miller is also sidelined due to a sprained ankle, which he sustained earlier this month.
