LaMelo Ball
NBA 2K23 Rating
Nationality: United States 
Team: Charlotte Hornets
Archetype: Playmaking Shot Creator
Height: 6'7" (201cm) | Weight: 180lbs (81kg)
Jersey: #1
Year(s) in the NBA: 3
Date of Birth: August 22, 2001
Hometown: Anaheim, California
Prior to NBA: Illawarra Hawks (Australia)
Ranks #41 out of 904 Current NBA Players
Ranks #546 out of all NBA Players on 2K
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LaMelo Ball's NBA 2K23 Rating Season Movement
About LaMelo Ball
LaMelo Ball is a 21-year old American professional basketball player who plays at the Point Guard or Shooting Guard position for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA.
LaMelo did not play college basketball. After completing his high school career, he decided to forego college basketball and signed with the Illawarra Hawks of the National Basketball League (NBL) in Australia for the 2019-2020 season. Following his season in Australia, he declared for the NBA Draft. He was the 3rd overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft selected by the Charlotte Hornets. His salary on his current contract with the Hornets for the 2022-23 NBA Season is $8,623,920.
LaMelo Ball on NBA 2K23
On NBA 2K23, the Current Version of LaMelo Ball has an Overall 2K Rating of 86 with a Playmaking Shot Creator Build. He has a total of 19 Badges. The best aspect of Ball's game on 2K is his Playmaking. With an excellent 94 Pass Accuracy Rating, he often finds a way to pass the ball to an open teammate. Additionally, his respectable 81 Three-Point Shot Rating makes him a serious threat when shooting from behind the arc especially when left wide open.
The above line graph shows his NBA 2K23 Rating Season Movement while below are his Attributes, Badges, Hot Zones and 2K Rating Over the Years.
Break Starter
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player's ability to make effective outlet passes after grabbing a rebound
Clamp Breaker
Playmaking BadgeHelps ball handlers win more 1-on-1 body bump confrontations
Dimer
Playmaking BadgeBoosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Floor General
Playmaking BadgeTeammates receive an offensive attribute bonus when player is in the game
Glove
DEF/REB BadgeHelps you strip players as they gather for shots and poke the ball free from ball handlers
Hyperdrive
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the dribbling skills while on the move
Interceptor
DEF/REB BadgeIncreases chances at getting steals in passing lanes
Needle Threader
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Special Delivery
Playmaking BadgeGives boost to passer and receiver’s takeover meter following a flashy pass if the shot goes in
Volume Shooter
Shooting BadgeBoosts shot percentages as shot attempts accrue throughout the game
Amped
Shooting BadgeReduces the shooting attribute penalties when fatigued and when moving excessively prior to shooting
Bail Out
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
Fast Twitch
Finishing BadgeSpeeds up standing layups or dunks around the rim
Giant Slayer
Finishing BadgeHeightens the effectiveness of layups over taller defenders
Killer Combos
Playmaking BadgeImproves a dribbler’s effectiveness with size-up dribble moves
Pro Touch
Finishing BadgeGives an additional boost for having good layup timing
Quick First Step
Playmaking BadgeProvides more explosive first steps out of tripple threat and size-ups
Slithery
Finishing BadgeMakes it easier to gather through traffic, avoiding collisions and strips
Unpluckable
Playmaking BadgeReduces the chances of getting stripped by the defender
Volume Shooter
Boosts shot percentages as shot attempts accrue throughout the game
Amped
Reduces the shooting attribute penalties when fatigued and when moving excessively prior to shooting
Fast Twitch
Speeds up standing layups or dunks around the rim
Giant Slayer
Heightens the effectiveness of layups over taller defenders
Pro Touch
Gives an additional boost for having good layup timing
Slithery
Makes it easier to gather through traffic, avoiding collisions and strips
Break Starter
Improves a player's ability to make effective outlet passes after grabbing a rebound
Clamp Breaker
Helps ball handlers win more 1-on-1 body bump confrontations
Dimer
Boosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Floor General
Teammates receive an offensive attribute bonus when player is in the game
Hyperdrive
Increases the dribbling skills while on the move
Needle Threader
Increases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Special Delivery
Gives boost to passer and receiver’s takeover meter following a flashy pass if the shot goes in
Bail Out
Increases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
Killer Combos
Improves a dribbler’s effectiveness with size-up dribble moves
Quick First Step
Provides more explosive first steps out of tripple threat and size-ups
Unpluckable
Reduces the chances of getting stripped by the defender
Glove
Helps you strip players as they gather for shots and poke the ball free from ball handlers
Interceptor
Increases chances at getting steals in passing lanes