Watch: Hornets crowd wildly chants for LiAngelo Ball to enter game against Pacers

LiAngelo Ball played his second preseason game of the season against the Indiana Pacers. Like the first, he received minimal playing time, and the Charlotte Hornets again lost in a 122-97 rout.

Tensions are rising among fans who desire to — just for once — see LiAngelo and LaMelo on the court at the same time.

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With skepticism from fans that LiAngelo’s signing was due in part to appease LaMelo, many are fearful LiAngelo is used solely as a pawn.

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While this isn’t totally a terrible thing, frustrations continue to loom.

This inevitably played out late in the 3rd quarter of the blowout when the home crowd wanted to have some reason to cheer. The Spectrum Center crowd loudly demanded to see LiAngelo, even for just a few short minutes.

Hornets fans chanting "We want Gelo," as in LiAngelo Ball. Charlotte getting clobbered 95-68 after 3 quarters by the Pacers in preseason home opener.

— Steve Reed (@SteveReedAP) October 6, 2022

Chants of “We want Gelo!” rang out throughout the arena, and with 5:44 remaining in the fourth quarter, Steve Clifford gave the fans what they wanted.

Gelo.

Six minutes of action is hardly enough to break a sweat, but opportunities is what LiAngelo is needing. The Hornets have three more preseason games, with two at home.

It’s safe to say the fans will want to see more of “Gelo.” Take a look at the fan reaction below.

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About the Author Published Oct 6, 2022

BRANDON WILLIAMS

Brandon Williams is an author, educator, basketball coach, and has been in sports media for over 10 years. He is the CEO and founder of Ball Exclusives. In 2018, Brandon assisted LaVar Ball and Big Baller Brand in the launch of its professional basketball league, the Junior Basketball Association (JBA League). Brandon was a key figure serving as the league's Director of Media Relations and in-game broadcaster for its live games. His debut book, The JBA League: A League of Our Own detailed a first-hand look of the highs and lows with starting a professional basketball league in a short period of time. In his free time, Brandon loves spending time with his wife and three children as well as playing basketball and golf.