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. The hype is largely about his height — and Charlotte is trying to take advantage. Dictionary.com named the term "6-7" its word of the year for 2025, and the global "6-7" craze is still going strong at pro and college basketball games. Young fans, players and coaches eagerly track when teams near 67 points, and pandemonium ensues when their team hits the mark. The Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans are among NBA teams that feature "6-7" cameras during timeouts a...

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