Still, Ball was the most popular player on the roster because of his exciting and unpredictable playing style. Peterson said he understands why some fans are unhappy with the decision to trade the 24-year-old former All-Star and Rookie of the Year.
"I do empathize with the fans and I understand just where they're coming from," Peterson said when asked for his message to the fanbase. "If I'm honest, I love LaMelo. He's a tremendous human being. Of course, he's an enormous talent. He and I have a great relationship. "But I would hope that they understand that I have the best interest of the Hornets organization. I truly do. And it's not about one year or two years. It's about sustained success and just being objective of where we truly are in our life cycle. I have no doubt that this team we roll out next year and the years to come is going to continue to compete and eventually we'll get there."
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