Feb 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) conducts an interview with Ashley ShahAhmadi after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

LaMelo Ball Reacts To Miles Bridges News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 22, 2024 6:49 PM ET

Miles Bridges is coming off his fifth year playing for the Charlotte Hornets.

The former Michigan State star finished the season with averages of 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest while shooting 46.2% from the field and 34.9% from the three-point range in 69 games.

Earlier this month, Bridges signed a contract extension with the Hornets.

Following the signing, he made a post to Instagram.

Bridges captioned his post: "I remember being broke I had to call up maintenance thankful for this opportunity!!! 704 I love you and I’m grateful to be back. Let’s shock the world "

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Bridges was the 12th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft and has spent his entire career with Charlotte.

His career averages are 14.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest while shooting 47.0% from the field and 34.7% from the three-point range in 360 regular season games.

Miles Bridges' last 2 games

45 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST, 6 3PT (63% FG)
41 PTS, 5 3PT, 4 AST (62% FG)

He joins Kemba Walker and Glen Rice as the only players in franchise history to score 45+pic.twitter.com/RwK5AVBDSS
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