Lamelo Ball makes history with his first triple-double in the NBA

Charlotte – Lamelo Ball wastes no time making an impact in the NBA.

The rookie quarterback became the youngest player in league history to record a triple-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists Saturday night, helping the Charlotte Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-105 for his third straight win.

“A 19-year-old rookie doesn’t look like that,” Hornets leader James Borrego said. “It’s weird what you’re seeing,” he added.

Ball’s historic performance came just two nights after losing his first triple-double when he finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a win over his brother Lonzo’s New Orleans Pelicans.

He expressed that he has not started processing the achievement.

“I live my life and I know what I’m capable of, so things like that don’t move me like that. I know this is supposed to happen,” he said.

Ball replaced Markelle Fultz as the youngest player in the NBA to record a triple-double for 177 days.

“He’s a tall scorer who can pass, he can bounce and he’s a smart player,” Porta Atlanta said. “Things will become even easier for him in this league as he plays more and more games,” he added.