Is the Injury Bug Back? LaMelo Ball & Hornets’ Depth Tested Early #nba #hornets
Hornets fans have seen long injury reports plague the team for two seasons straight—is it happening all over again? Plus, LaMelo Ball’s candid post-game interview, and a look ahead at tonight’s matchup with the Hawks.
In this episode of Locked On Hornets, Walker Mehl and Doug Branson dive into the Hornets’ mounting injury concerns, with Mark Williams, Brandon Miller, and others potentially missing time. They discuss whether fans are right to fear a repeat of last season’s relentless injury issues. LaMelo Ball’s post-game comments get the spotlight as he shares an unfiltered moment that’s making waves, including a shout-out to Kemba Walker that made some news. The hosts also break down how Charles Lee’s defensive adjustments paid off against the Rockets and what the Hornets will need to do to compete against Trae Young and the Hawks as both teams vie for a play-in spot.
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16 comments
First view, woo hoo! lol
LaMelo's Health 💓 Booster Button
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My boys just rolled their eyes and laughed. Very on brand
Looking forward to Tre tonight bc the hawks cant play a lick of defense lol
Looking forward to the LaMelo f-bomb on out first Christmas Day game
Hope Brandon isn't too dinged up ❤
This season is so different (so far) though! I had a moment of panic when I realized Brandon hadn’t come back after the first quarter, but then I got to watch Seth sink 3’s and Dell call them, Tre Mann ballin’ out, Charles Lee getting hyped, and LaMelo rallying the team for a comeback win. Still feelin’ good, still full of optimism. Now if Seth, Tre, Coach Lee and LaMelo all get injured you might find me weeping in a corner but until then the vibes are still up!!
Calm down guys Brandon will play tomorrow at the home opener and so will salune
Injuries are normal, people are just a little overdramatic/have ptsd. A strain doesnt mean out for season people smh
Man i just noticed at 40 secs remaining in the 4th quarter after grant did that smooth as butter 3 the rockets players pushes lamelo in the back and he goes sliding into the crowd what a dirty coward act to do so unprofessional should have been ejected
If one of my star players has a sore hip, and we are down 18 points, I would hold him out every time. They made the right call. It’s not the health teams fault that the rockets imploded
Edit: love you guys too
Haircut looks good Doug
We beat the rockets without 3 starters we can beat 3 other play in teams this coming week without them🤷♂️ hawks, heat, raptors isn't too hard of a schedule.
lol yes – Bally please incur more fines!! 😂
If it were any other year, I might be worried. But there's enough depth now and it's early enough in the season to be more forward-thinking about long-term health things this season.
I believe in this team. We’re going to be 4-0 going into the back-2-back against Boston. If Miller is back in time to face the Celtics, then I believe we’ll split those games.