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Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball didn’t have much to say about his car accident as he stormed out of his postgame news conference Thursday following the team’s 105-101 loss to the Houston Rockets.
Ball, 24, crashed his own Hummer in Charlotte on Wednesday as the NBA’s All-Star break ended. His vehicle crashed into a sedan as he attempted to make a left turn, and he was asked how he knew the person in the car was OK.
“I saw her come right out of the car,” Ball told reporters.
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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) brings the ball upfield against the Houston Rockets in the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 19, 2026. (Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
Another reporter asked Ball how the last 24 hours have been for him emotionally.
“Just alive and blessed. God is great,” Ball replied.
After answering, Ball abruptly got up and left as another reporter began to ask a question.
LAMELO BALLS CUSTOM HUMBER LOSES WHEEL IN CHARLOTTE CRASH DURING ALL-STAR BREAK
LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets drives by Paul Reed of the Detroit Pistons during the second half of a basketball game at the Spectrum Center. Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 9, 2026. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
Ball’s Hummer lost its driver’s front wheel in the crash, while the Kia he crashed into sustained significant damage. Video footage obtained by WSOC-TV captured the moment of the crash.
Ball had no visible injuries from the crash when he played Thursday night. In the loss, Ball had 11 points, seven assists and seven rebounds and played 31 minutes.
The status of the sedan driver is not yet known.
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LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during the first half of a basketball game against the Detroit Pistons at the Spectrum Center. Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 9, 2026. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
Ball’s Hummer isn’t going to be easy to fix since it was custom built for him by Dreamworks Motorsports. The large special wheels on the car say “1 of 1” on the inside.
The No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft is averaging 19.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game in 45 contests this season. He has made the All-Star Game once in his career.
