Hornets star LaMelo Ball gives Drake’s son special gift

Matthew Legros
LaMelo Ball and Adonis Graham in the Charlotte Hornets locker room.

LaMelo Ball gave Drake’s son Adonis Graham an autographed jersey before the Charlotte Hornets took the floor against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday evening.

Drake, known for being one of the highest-profiled basketball fans in the entertainment industry, has supported Ball throughout his NBA career.

He and Adonis sat courtside at the former All-Star’s home game in January last year. Ball then surprised the six-year-old with a pair of his signature Puma sneakers later that year.

Adonis’ ecstatic reaction to the present garnered much reaction from league supporters and the Grammy Winner’s enclave of fans.

On Sunday, Adonis was granted access to the Hornets locker room before tip-off. He brought a friend along with him to meet Ball and share a priceless moment.

Adonis Graham gets signed jersey from LaMelo Ball

Ball met Graham with a high-five once he entered the Hornet’s locker room. The 22-year-old star then handed him a signed home jersey which the Hornets shared on X:

After the interaction, the pair posed for a picture with Adonis holding up the autographed memorabilia.

Drake’s son now has a couple of valued possessions from the Hornets franchise player that will only appreciate over time.

The young social media sensation already has a love for basketball and a pretty good game of his own. Perhaps he’ll take after his father and make waves in the sports betting and memorabilia lane.

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About The Author

Matthew graduated from Brooklyn College in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communications. In the past, he's written for Heavy Sports, Sports Illustrated, and SB Nation. On top of penning scripts for Empire Sports Media, Matthew covers the latest NBA, NFL and Boxing news for Dexerto. His expertise lies in basketball, with a personal passion for track-and-field. You can contact him at matthew.legros@dexerto.com.