Childhood and Education Journey of LaMelo Ball in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of LaMelo Ball. From birth to education, explore key events.

LaMelo Ball is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. Drafted third overall in 2020 by the Hornets, Ball quickly made a name for himself, earning the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2021. His impact continued, and he was selected as an NBA All-Star in 2022, solidifying his status as a rising star in the league.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

August 22, 2001: LaMelo Ball's Birth

On August 22, 2001, LaMelo LaFrance Ball was born. He later became a professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA.

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2013: Played on Big Ballers VXT

In 2013, while in seventh grade, LaMelo Ball began playing with his brothers on Big Ballers VXT, an AAU team coached by his parents.

2016: Big Baller Brand Launched

In 2016, Big Baller Brand, a sports apparel company, was launched by LaMelo Ball's family.

June 26, 2017: WWE Raw Appearance

On June 26, 2017, LaMelo Ball appeared on a segment of WWE Raw with members of his family, during which he used inappropriate language. The WWE later apologized for his language.

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August 2017: Appears in Ball in the Family

By August 2017, LaMelo Ball had a role in the Facebook Watch reality show Ball in the Family, which documents the lives of his family members.

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August 31, 2017: Melo Ball 1 Released

On August 31, 2017, Big Baller Brand released a signature shoe for LaMelo Ball called the Melo Ball 1 (MB1). He became the youngest athlete to ever have a signature shoe.

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September 8, 2017: "Melo Ball 1" Released

On September 8, 2017, LaMelo Ball was the subject of a rap single titled "Melo Ball 1" released by his brother, Lonzo.

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October 2, 2017: Left Chino Hills High School

On October 2, 2017, LaMelo Ball left Chino Hills High School to be homeschooled due to his father's disapproval of the new head coach and school administration.

2017: LaVar Ball's rise to media personality

In 2017, LaVar Ball, LaMelo's father, became a prominent media personality as his sons garnered national attention.

2017: Lonzo Ball drafted

In 2017, Lonzo Ball, LaMelo's brother, was chosen No. 2 overall in the NBA draft. LaMelo and Lonzo became the first set of brothers to both be drafted in the top 3 of the NBA draft.

November 5, 2018: Joined SPIRE Institute and Academy

On November 5, 2018, LaMelo Ball joined SPIRE Institute and Academy in Geneva, Ohio, after skipping his junior year and part of his senior year to play professionally.