The ‘6-7’ craze is going strong at NBA and college basketball games

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — LaMelo Ball has never been more popular, and it’s not because Charlotte’s 6-foot-7 star has the Hornets fighting for a playoff spot.

They hype is largely about his height. And Charlotte is trying to take advantage.

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