When it comes to Thanksgiving food, sometimes it’s difficult to hold back your true emotions.
LaMelo Ball is no different.
Ball was doing a postgame interview after the Charlotte Hornets 117-114 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. He was asked about his favorite food on Thanksgiving. He didn’t hold back.
“I mean I got a chicken, the turkey, ham, s—, what else am I f—— with? That’s about it, maybe some other s—. Oh! Peach cobbler, the dessert, yeah — my girl be making that, smacking for sure,” he said.
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Get him whatever he wants. Ball’s game is finally showing in recent play. He scored 38 points with eight rebounds and 13 assists after a slow start to the season.
Not to mention, the Hornets finished with a win after a 19-point deficit. It is the second straight game the Hornets had a comeback victory.
Heading into Wednesday’s game, the 22-year-old was averaging 25.3 points per game. Ball also became the second-fastest and third-youngest player in NBA history to make 500 3-pointers in his career.
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According to Sports Illustrated, Duncan Robinson did the feat in 152 games while Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards did it at a younger age.
Either way, we at least know Ball will be eating very well on Turkey Day.
About Jessica Kleinschmidt
Jess is a baseball fan with Reno, Nev. roots residing in the Bay Area. She is the host of "Short and to the Point" and is also a broadcaster with the Oakland A's Radio Network. She previously worked for MLB.com and NBC Sports Bay Area.