Despite leading all Eastern Conference guards in scoring and finishing a top the fan votes Ball won't be a starter in this season's All-Star game.

While LaMelo fans see him as carrying the Hornets on a nightly basis, media voters see a player that has lost 57 percent of his career games. One local beat writer who chose not to vote for Ball in the past cited the lack of team success as his main reason for passing on the guard.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Ball will be re-evaluated in a week for the ankle sprain that he suffered in Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

After suffering a scary ankle injury, Hornets star LaMelo Ball has an official timetable for a potential return.

After suffering an alarming mid-game injury on Monday, All-Star Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball appears to have avoided a long-term issue. Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports that the 6’7″ pro is slated to be sidelined for at least a week before his status is reappraised.