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. He was drafted third overall by the Hornets in the 2020 NBA draft. Showing immediate promise, Ball earned the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2021. His success continued the following season, as he was named 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.

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2016: Big Baller Brand Launch

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, leading to an apology from the WWE.

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August 2017: Ball in the Family Launch

In 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 (MB1) Release

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

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September 8, 2017: "Melo Ball 1" Release

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: Leaves Chino Hills

On October 2, 2017, LaMelo Ball left Chino Hills to be homeschooled because his father disapproved of the new head coach and school administration.

2017: LaVar Ball becomes a media personality

In 2017, LaMelo Ball's father, LaVar, grew into a media personality.

2017: Lonzo Ball drafted

In 2017, Lonzo Ball was drafted. By 2020, LaMelo and Lonzo Ball became the first set of brothers to both be drafted in the top 3 of the NBA draft.

2017: Melo Ball 1 signature shoe release

In 2017, the release of LaMelo Ball's Melo Ball 1 signature shoe by Big Baller Brand threatened his NCAA eligibility.

November 5, 2018: Joins SPIRE Institute

On November 5, 2018, LaMelo Ball joined SPIRE Institute and Academy, a prep school in Geneva, Ohio.

November 2018: Expresses interest in playing college basketball

Despite questions surrounding his eligibility, LaMelo Ball expressed interest in playing college basketball upon his return to high school in November 2018.

2018: Remains a five-star recruit

When LaMelo Ball returned to high school after a professional stint in 2018, he remained a five-star recruit.

2019: Emerges as a top recruit

LaMelo Ball emerged as a top recruit in the 2019 class during his sophomore season in high school.

2025: Popularity on TikTok

During mid-to-late 2025, several video edits featuring highlights of LaMelo Ball were popularized on platforms such as TikTok. These were part of the 6-7 meme of 2025.