In the 2020 NBA draft, the Charlotte Hornets selected LaMelo Ball with the #3 overall pick. Ball impressed the NBA scouts with his talent and most expect him to become a world-class player one day.
Being one of the most touted players to enter the league naturally comes with a huge paycheck. While some players like to spend their paychecks on fancy cars or invest in businesses, LaMelo Ball decided to rent a magnificent condo in Charlotte.
How much did it cost for LaMelo Ball to rent his new condo?
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According to Front Office Sports, the condo is owned by NFL quarterback Cam Newton, who bought it in 2012 for a staggering $1.6 million. However, with the curtains being drawn on Cam Newton’s career in Charlotte, he listed the condo for sale in 2019.
LaMelo Ball is renting out a 3,335 square foot condo in Charlotte, NC that is owned by Cam Newton.
Newton bought the condo in 2012 for $1.6 million and placed it on the market in 2019 for $3.2 million – it has since been dropped to around $2.6 million.
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Initially, there was a $3.2 million price tag on the condo, but since that time the price has dropped to around $2.6 million. Well, since Newton couldn’t find a potential buyer for his condo, he struck a deal with the 19-year-old prodigy.
The condo is located in a boutique building called “The Trust” in the uptown neighborhood. The place, known for attracting celebrities and athletes over the years, was an obvious pick for LaMelo.
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What does Ball’s new condo look like?
The 3,335 square foot condo features three beautiful bedrooms along with 3.5 bathrooms. The open living and dining room area gives the condo a contemporary and modern look. The kitchen is further designed with state-of-the-art appliances.
Speaking of the bedrooms in the house, the master bedroom flaunts a humongous walk-in closet along with a spa bath. Lastly, the house is equipped with a wet bar and a glassed-in solarium.
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