Charlotte’s Lamelo Ball Wins 2020-21 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Award

NEW YORK, United States of America, June 17, 2021/ — Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is the recipient of the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy as the 2020-21 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, the NBA (www.NBA.com) announced today. He is the third player to win the annual award with Charlotte, joining Larry Johnson (1991-92) and Emeka Okafor (2004-05).