LaMelo Ball's Custom Hummer Crashes in Charlotte During All-Star Break

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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was involved in a car accident during the NBA All-Star break, crashing his custom Hummer into another vehicle in the city. Video footage shows Ball's Hummer, which was wrapped in a camouflage pattern, losing its driver's side front wheel after colliding with a gray sedan. Both vehicles sustained damage, but Ball appeared to exit his car uninjured.

Why it matters

As one of the NBA's rising young stars, any incident involving LaMelo Ball is newsworthy, especially one that results in damage to his unique and expensive custom vehicle. The crash also highlights the potential risks professional athletes face during breaks in the season when they are not under team supervision.

The details

Ball was attempting to make a left turn when his Hummer collided with the gray sedan heading straight. The impact caused the Hummer to lose its driver's side front wheel, while the sedan sustained considerable front-end damage. Ball remained at the scene as both vehicles were towed away, and he was later picked up by someone in a Lamborghini.

• The crash occurred on Wednesday during the NBA All-Star break.

What’s next

The Hornets return to play the second half of the NBA season on Thursday, taking on the Houston Rockets at home. It remains to be seen if Ball's custom Hummer will be repaired in time for the game.