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          Inside LaMelo Ball's incredible evolution into a top NBA draft pick

          • Mike Schmitz, ESPNAug 19, 2020, 06:45 AM ET

          How did LaMelo Ball morph from social media star known for half-court heaves and cherry picking into a legitimate No. 1 pick contender with more upside than any player in the 2020 class?