LaMelo Ball, the standout guard for the Charlotte Hornets, surprised Adonis Graham, the son of artist Drake, who has won five Grammy Awards, with a unique gift on Sunday.
NBA fans were disappointed by his inadvertent exclusion of Adonis’ friend, though.
Before the Hornets’ away game against the Toronto Raptors, Adonis and his companion were invited inside the locker room to see Ball.
Because of the six-year-old’s well-established admiration for the former All-Star, Ball had a signed jersey ready for him in his locker.
But as the 22-year-old pointed out, he didn’t have anything to give his friend because he thought the meet-and-greet would only be with Adonis.
“Little man, what’s up y’all? What’s up Adonis, you good? … I got a little present for you, man,” Ball said. “A little something, something. Little jersey gang. I didn’t know your partner was gonna be with you.”While Adonis was grateful for the gift, his friend looked on in apparent disappointment. Afterward, Ball took photos with Adonis and his new jersey.
