The?Charlotte Hornets?faced the?Milwaukee Bucks?in their last matchup. Though the Hornets lost, it was a big night for LaMelo Ball as he became the?Hornets’ leader for most triple-doubles in the franchise’s history. However, what caught the attention of fans during the game was LaMelo’s protest over a foul call. Moreover, the way he chose to imitate holding the whistle led the fans to predict a drug test coming his way.
LaMelo Ball?led the Hornets in the loss against the Bucks. He notched a triple-double for the night, scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists for the game. Ball also managed to get 3 steals and 3 blocks for the night as well. Though it was?Giannis Antetokounmpo?and the Bucks with the last laugh.
Fans put LaMelo Ball and his antics under a microscope
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In a video captured, LaMelo Ball could be seen protesting and arguing with the official over a call. Ball seemed extremely riled up by the way he was making his case, with Bucks’ Brook Lopez looking at the whole ordeal from the back.
Now, what caught the attention of fans was the way Melo gestured holding the whistle. The way he held the whistle in the video indicated something else entirely which led fans to conclude that this might just cause a drug test to come at LaMelo?s way.
One fan tweeted, ?Look how he held the imaginary whistle? definitely a drug test coming LaMelo?s way.?
Look how he held the imaginary whistle… definitely a drug test coming LaMelo’s way😭 pic.twitter.com/Ar2mYJyq2Z
— Israel (@iohandles) February 1, 2023
Another fan commented, ?But what if, and hear me out? what if the refs just called the game based on the rules consistently regardless of if a players personality bothers them or not.?
But what if, and hear me out… what if the refs just called the game based on the rules consistently regardless of if a players personality bothers them or not
— Rich Giunta (@richgiunta) February 2, 2023
Here are a few more reactions from fans on Twitter.
Told you he gets on the refs nerves….
— Tony Montanino (@NCTony) February 2, 2023
This why he don’t be getting no calls 😂
— MeloHive 🛸💕 (@Meloleague) February 1, 2023
They need to do background checks on these ridiculous refs.
— Morris Palmore (@MorrisPalmore) February 2, 2023
The nba doesn’t test for marijuana
— Pantherfan_1990 (@rickybobby_704) February 2, 2023
Many fans claimed that this was the reason why LaMelo did not get calls in his favor down in the comments section.
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Michael Jordan and the Hornets looking to shake up their roster
Recently,?Michael Jordan?and the Charlotte Hornets have been in the news for?putting up two of their players on the trade block.?The Hornets have struggled as a team, not just this season but for the past couple of years.
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So, the Hornets’ front office had decided to put Mason Plumlee and?Kelly Oubre Jr.?on the trade block. The Hornets were also tangled in trade talks with the?Los Angeles Lakers.?Fans on social media were urging Michael Jordan and the Hornets to pull the trigger and trade for?Russell Westbrook.?
Now, let’s see if anything transpires before the trade deadline passes.?