According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Charlotte Hornets All-Star LaMelo Ball is officially changing his jersey number from No. 2 to No. 1 for next season.

Charlotte Hornets All-Star LaMelo Ball is officially changing his jersey number from No. 2 to No. 1 for next season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/aR9GbWXqte

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 18, 2022

Analysis: Avid LaMelo fans are going to shell out some money to get a new jersey this season. No reason has been given yet for why he is making the change.