News Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball named NBA Rookie of the Year even after missing 21 games June 16, 2021 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Comments Off on Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball named NBA Rookie of the Year even after missing 21 games LaMelo Ball missed 21 games with a wrist injury forcing him to miss 21 games but still claimed the NBA's Rookie of the Year Award.