The Charlotte Hornets shocked everyone at the Spectrum Center by securing a narrow 115-114 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks. Star player LaMelo Ball delivered an impressive performance, scoring 26 points, six assists, and nine rebounds. Despite his strong showing, Ball is facing criticism on social media for his statement.
During a post-game interview, LaMelo Ball was asked about the team’s defense against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. He responded, “We loaded up — no homo. That’s what we wanted, put a hand up and then live with the results.” Ball had previously made a slip during an interview following the Hornets’ 110-105 victory against the Houston Rockets. However, this time, his comment took it to another level and caught the attention of every NBA fan.
After Ball’s interview, many fans mentioned that he needed media training after he slipped up again on camera. Several fans expressed their thoughts in the comments section of the Hater Report post on X (formerly Twitter).
One fan said, “We need a melo x ant podcast.”
We need a melo x ant podcast
— Koji🔆 (@ZkFilo) November 17, 2024
Meanwhile, another fan mentioned, “Him and Ant about to start getting fined if they haven’t been.”
Him and Ant about to start getting fined if they haven’t been
— Kakashi (@Shadboogie55) November 17, 2024
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A sports enthusiast commented, “Lamelo Ball always keeps it real! His comments are never dull, but maybe they should give him a minute to cool down after the game before putting a mic in front of him. He definitely doesn’t hold back!”
Lamelo Ball always keeps it real! 😂 His comments are never dull, but maybe they should give him a minute to cool down after the game before putting a mic in front of him. He definitely doesn’t hold back! 🤣
— Hania Khan (@hania_khan__) November 17, 2024
Another fan mentioned, “They need to stop policing what these guys say. Realness is good for the sport. I love when guys are able to be themselves. No homo.”
They need to stop policing what these guys say. Realness is good for the sport. I love when guys are able to be themselves. No homo.
— The Sports Betting Guy (@BackthroughMusk) November 16, 2024
Another fan remarked, “Facts! LaMelo’s unfiltered takes are the real MVP!”
Facts! LaMelo’s unfiltered takes are the real MVP!
— syeda Noorul ain (@syedaNoorulain) November 17, 2024
A basketball enthusiast commented, “Him and ant having a PR battle.”
Him and ant having a PR battle
— Game 🎲 Time (@flythonia) November 17, 2024
Coach Rivers Slams Referee Judgement On Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Foul against LaMelo Ball
In the closing minutes of the fourth quarter, the Bucks were maintaining a lead when Giannis Antetokounmpo was called for a foul against LaMelo Ball. This call allowed Ball to take crucial free throws, which significantly helped the Hornets secure a narrow victory.
Following the game, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers expressed his dissatisfaction with the officiating. In a post-game interview with ESPN, Rivers voiced his disappointment about the critical call that affected his team’s chances of winning.
“LaMelo Ball fell. He just fell down. Nobody was near him. He slipped on his own. We come up with the ball and the game is over. So back-to-back games now we have had a call made against us that is incorrect. We were lucky in Detroit the kid missed two free throws. Tonight LaMelo Ball made the free throws.” Rivers said (Via ESPN).
“LAMELO TRIPPED ON HIS OWN PUMAS!”
— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) November 16, 2024
Charlotte Hornets announcer Eric Collins’ call on LaMelo Ball getting a foul call after he seemingly tripped over himself which led to game-winning free-throws 😳🗣️
Doc Rivers: “I thought the final play was the ref blowing the call… LaMelo… pic.twitter.com/m6WSVjDTVi
After the game, Rod Boone from the Charlotte Observer reassessed the foul call. It was found that the foul was incorrect.
