LaMelo Ball has been a standout for the Charlotte Hornets early this season, showing improvement on both ends of the floor. The star guard has already posted several strong performances, including a 38-point, 13-rebound, 13-assist triple-double against the Washington Wizards earlier this week.

A reporter asked LaMelo Ball which stat meant the most to him, but Ball responded confidently that only the win truly matters.

When you sit down to watch LaMelo Ball play a basketball game, you always know there's a chance you might see something you've never experienced before. Because at his core, that's who Melo is as a player: wildly talented, unpredictable, and positively fearless.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 20 of his 28 points in the first half to keep up his hot-shooting start to the season, and the high-scoring Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets 144-117 on Tuesday.

In Thursday's preseason matchup, LaMelo Ball showcased his skills by recording 15 points on an efficient shooting night. He achieved this by hitting 5 of 8 field goals, including 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, and added 1 of 2 from the free-throw line. His performance also included five rebounds, four assists, and a steal over 25 minutes of play.