The NBA will allow Hornets G LaMelo Ball to "keep uncovered a tattoo below his left ear that previously had been considered a violation of league rules against commercial logos ,” according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.com. Ball can "now play with the 'LF' initials -- short for LaFrance, his middle name and a clothing line -- distinguishable to the public." Ball had “covered the tattoo with a bandage for several games before,” but the NBA “reconsidered that position in recent weeks.” Ball returned from a six-week absence in Friday's game against the Spurs and did so “without the threat of fines for failing to cover the tattoo” ( ESPN.com, 1/13 ).
NBA to allow LaMelo Ball to keep neck tattoo uncovered
