LaMelo Ball has become the face of the franchise, as the most important player since Kemba Walker led the team. When asked on media day about his pressure level heading into the season, he said: “I don’t really have no pressure. Predictions of Charlotte trading Ball are not far-fetched if the Hornets endure another losing season with little progress. Ball, Miles Bridges, Brandon Miller and rookie Kon Knueppel form the young core for Charlotte entering another challenging season. LaMelo Ball passed the All-Star test on paper by averaging nearly 30 points per game at the time of voting.