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Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball had little to say about his car accident and stormed out of his postgame press conference Thursday after the team’s 105-101 loss to the Houston Rockets.
Ball, 24, crashed his customized Hummer in Charlotte on Wednesday as the NBA All-Star break came to a close. His vehicle collided with a sedan while trying to turn left, and he was asked how he knew the person in the car was okay.
“I saw her get 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 during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 19, 2026. (Jim Dedmon/Image Images)
Another reporter asked Ball what the last 24 hours had been like for him emotionally.
“Just alive and blessed. God is great,” Ball responded.
After answering, Ball abruptly stood up and left as another reporter began asking a question.
LAMELO BALL’S CUSTOM HUMMER LOSES WHEEL IN CHARLOTTE ACCIDENT 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 Spectrum Center. Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 9, 2026. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
Ball’s Hummer lost the driver’s front wheel in the accident, while the Kia he crashed into sustained significant damage. Video footage obtained by WSOC-TV captured the moment of the accident.
Ball had no apparent injuries from the accident, as he played Thursday night. In the loss, Ball scored 11 points, seven assists and seven rebounds and played 31 minutes.
The condition of the driver of the sedan is still unknown.
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LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during the first half of a basketball game against the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center. Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 9, 2026. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
Ball’s Hummer won’t be easy to fix, as Dreamworks Motorsports custom-made it for him. The car’s large custom wheels say “1 of 1” on the inside.
The third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft is averaging 19.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game in 45 games this season. He has made the All-Star Game once in his career.
