14. LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
There’s probably going to be some disagreement here and certainly some pushback but with how productive and good LaMelo Ball has been through the first few seasons of his career, it’s hard not to view him as a potential All-Star talent. Will he ever be an NBA All-Star? Who knows. But it would be foolish to say that he doesn’t have the potential to make one at some point over the course of his career. He’s made strides every year of his career and the expectation is that he’ll make another one heading into this season.
He’s coming off an injury-plagued season a year ago but still managed to average 23 points, eight assists, and six rebounds per game on 38 percent shooting from 3-point range. If his last name isn’t Ball, he’s probably viewed in a different light.
Ball still has to make strides on the defensive end of the floor and needs to be better when it comes to shot selection, but Ball has the tools and talent to be an All-Star caliber player in the Association. The big question is whether he’ll get there. However, if he can remain healthy, don’t be surprised if it does happen this season.