Despite Miles Bridges‘ off-court troubles, LaMelo Ball is pulling for him to make a return to the Charlotte Hornets … telling reporters he misses his teammate on Monday.
As we previously reported, the Hornets decided not to sign Bridges to a max extension after he was arrested and charged with felony domestic violence earlier this offseason … after allegedly hitting the mother of his children in June.
Prior to the alleged violent incident, MB was Melo’s go-to guy on the court … so when the All-Star sat down with the media on Monday, he was asked if he’s going to miss that chemistry without Bridges this season.
“Definitely miss him,” the 21-year-old said.
“Talking to him day and day just seeing what it is, but other than that … I haven’t really heard too much or anything.”
Melo says he’s pulling for Bridges to make a return to Charlotte … but added, “Not really tryna throw the negative energy.”
“Just keep it positive.”
Of course, Bridges was a key piece to the Hornets team — averaging 20.2 points, 7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game last season. He’s currently a free agent.
Bridges pleaded not guilty to all charges in July … and his preliminary hearing in Los Angeles is scheduled for Sept. 29.
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