Charlotte Hornets superstar guard LaMelo Ball was in his basketball prospect infancy when Fortnite blew up the scene in the spring of 2018. His older brother Lonzo Ball was in the middle of his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers,

The Hornets have won 27 and 21 games, respectively, in two seasons under head coach Steve Clifford. Plenty of factors have weighed on the franchise’s outcomes, but they should be improved in 2024 — and oddsmakers agree, with Caesars Sportsbook setting the Charlotte Hornets win total odds at 30.5 games.

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball and PUMA are using Fortnite to promote sneakers ahead of the NBA season.