LaMelo Ball injury update is painful news for Hornets after collision with coach

Wrong place at the wrong time.

That's what happened to Charlotte Hornets superstar LaMelo Ball during Monday afternoon's home matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Ball went to save a loose ball near the sideline in the first quarter. The ball was traveling right toward Hornets head coach Charles Lee.

As Ball dove for the ball, his head collided directly with his coach, snapping Ball's neck back.

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He was checked out on the floor and eventually taken to the locker room.

LaMelo Ball is down and holding his head after colliding with Charles Lee on the sideline. Spectrum Center fell completely silent while he was on the ground. He's currently getting checked out in the locker room. 🤕 pic.twitter.com/S6UM1tYApH

The Hornets eventually called it an eye injury for Ball.

They did rule that he'd be available to return. It appears he has a large cut over his right eye, but apparently no lasting damage.

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That's great news, because the Hornets are playing well, and Ball is a big part of Charlotte's promising young core.

Apparently, this one looked a lot worse than it actually was.

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