‘Ballers’ React As LaMelo Ball Makes NBL History With A Triple-Double Game

The world went crazy when the news broke out that LaMelo Ball just broke the record for being the youngest player ever to finish with a triple-double in NBL history.

The game was incredible, the performance was incredible. Make no mistake, #NBL20 is where you #SeeIncredible.

It was the @IllawarraHawks who came away with an OT win over the @CairnsTaipans. LaMelo Ball snags Bunnings Player of the Game with a triple-double ‼️ pic.twitter.com/Rwem8jsU6L
— The NBL (@NBL) November 25, 2019

An NBA draft hopeful in 2020, the 18-year old guard finished with 32 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds in over 40 minutes of action. He also committed just two errors during the entire game. The highlight of the match, however, was his transition three-pointer to tie the game up at 99-all and send the game to an extra period.

SEE INCREDIBLE. LAMELO TIES IT.#NBL20 #CNSatILL pic.twitter.com/zfguc3RTHd
— The NBL (@NBL) November 25, 2019

The 6-foot-7 guard from Chino Hills already notched his record-breaking feat towards in the third quarter as he claimed his 10^th assist off a lob to Andrew Ogilvy. With the victory, the Illawarra Hawks just notched their third straight victory over the Cairns Taipans this season – their only wins in the tournament.

This performance by LaMelo may change the way how people look at his performance and possible contributions to their team, and the fans are more than willing to back him up.

Yh I think Lonzo is a lot better defensively, LaMelo is better offence and there both insane playmakers
— Matthew Barker (@MentalMatt14) November 25, 2019

Lil bro gone be way more special then lonzo on God I said it the moment he beat him in the backyard that day on there show he different!😎
— WilliamIronmanSteeleJr (@wsteele429) November 25, 2019

I love how americans act like lamelo is the future goat cause he plays good in australia but were acting like luka shouldnt have been #1 pick. Wonder why, huh?
— steinmaennchen (@FitzWatt) November 25, 2019

The kid is putting up numbers not even once NBA players can do...you just don't hear somebody coming out of Australia that often cuz obviously China has a bigger brand also with like 3-4 different leagues to choose from so melo having that spotlight on him is huge over there
— MikeDaGreat (@ReggieBo1717) November 25, 2019

Hes ready!
— Kofi Josephs (@Keezus4) November 25, 2019

This guy is showing awesome composure and maturity, I don't care where the Hawks are on the table but they've helped his development nicely
— Carl Faumui (@buzzliteyear11) November 25, 2019

Number 1 pick!!! We tried to tell y’all man !! BBB pic.twitter.com/SxcbpPTb5B
— S C A L E S (@LeonTScales) November 25, 2019

Performances like this are deserving of a second look and one of the luckiest to see the milestone in person is Charlotte Hornets’ General Manager Mitch Kupchak. The Hornets aren’t sure in which order they are going to pick in the upcoming NBA draft but for sure, he was treated to a great game between Illawarra and Cairns.

Kupchak isn’t the only NBA GM that’s interested in scout young talents in Australia. Golden State Warriors’ Bob Myers is reportedly going down under to scout the youngest of the Ball brothers per reports from USA Today.

Also playing in the NBL is another young NBA prospect in RJ Hampton, who plays for the New Zealand Breakers. A five-star recruit from Little Elm High School in TX, the 18-year old point guard also chose the same path after declining offers from several NCAA Division 1 schools.