NBA Communications on X: "Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is the recipient of the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy as the 2020-21 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year. https://t.co/ZZl8aBqK8E" / X
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Los Angeles Ballers forward LiAngelo Ball poses in Cadillac ATS with theJunior Basketball Association League championship trophy after 132-121 victory over the Seattle Ballers in Ontario, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. (Kirby
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