"I Heard It Pop": LaMelo Ball Suffers Non-Contact Injury

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball suffered a non-contact injury on his right foot during their 117-108 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.

LaMelo Ball headed back to the locker room after awkwardly falling on this play. pic.twitter.com/wirzYaHCZN
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 28, 2023

Ball was also seen uttering, "I heard it pop."

LaMelo Ball had to leave the game early after suffering a non contact injury

“It popped. I heard it pop.”pic.twitter.com/SYZZVXkafZ
— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) February 28, 2023

The Hornets officially reported that Ball suffered a fracture in his right ankle.

OFFICIAL: LaMelo Ball suffered a fracture in his right ankle in tonight’s home game vs. Detroit.

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— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 28, 2023

The Hornets star finished his night with 18 points, six rebounds, and five assists. He also went 6-of-7 from beyond the arc.

That is certainly not a good look. Hopefully, Ball is just fine.

On the season, Ball is averaging a career-best 23.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 8.5 assists. Charlotte, however, is just 20-43 on the season and is well on its way to the lottery.