​ORLANDO, FLORIDA – APRIL 17: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter of the Play-In Tournament game at Kia Center on April 17, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – MAY 01: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates against the Toronto Tempo in the fourth quarter of a preseason game at Target Center on May 01, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx defeated the Tempo 73-66. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) GettyStar NBA player LaMelo Ball knows a great player when he sees one, which is what led him to praise Minnesota Lynx rising star and rookie Olivia Miles, who is changing the game.Miles has taken the WNBA by storm through 22 games this season, coming off the best game of her career, scoring a career-high 33 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds in the Lynx’s 104-100 win over the Phoenix Mercury.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter the game, many in the media and Miles’ own teammates, including five-time All-Star Kayla McBride, praised the rookie for her performance and the first season she is embarking on. Now, Ball can be added to the list of people completely impressed by her play.LaMelo BallGettyORLANDO, FLORIDA – APRIL 17: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter of the Play-In Tournament game at Kia Center on April 17, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)While answering questions from the media, Ball was asked if he had been following Miles’ progress throughout her first season in the WNBA this year. Ball was very quick and short with responding to that question.“Yeah, of course, she cold.”Cold would be the perfect word to describe not only what Minnesota is like in the winter but also watching Miles play on the court. She has quickly become a star in the WNBA and is emerging as one of the league’s top players.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThrough 22 games in her WNBA career, Miles has produced 19.4 points, 5.7 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per contest. She became the fastest player in WNBA history to achieve 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists. Miles is currently eighth in the league in scoring.Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates against the Toronto Tempo.GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – MAY 01: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates against the Toronto Tempo in the fourth quarter of a preseason game at Target Center on May 01, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx defeated the Tempo 73-66. (Pho