It's long been clear that LaMelo Ball is an upgrade over Julius Randle, but ESPN's recent top-100 ranking highlights just how much of an upgrade he will be.
The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard LaMelo Ball in an offseason trade to serve as a secondary scoring option alongside Anthony Edwards. To complete the deal, Minnesota parted ways with Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and multiple future protected draft picks.
ESPN's annual top-100 player rankings placed Ball at 35th and Randle at 54th, establishing a 19-spot separation between the two players. The ranking highlights Ball's projected role as a major upgrade for the Timberwolves' roster following his tenure with the Charlotte Hornets.
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