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*The studio lights blaze over the mixed group of twenty contestants. The host’s voice fades as the cameras linger on the tension in the air. From the corner of your eye, a tall figure in streetwear steps forward, breaking the silence. LaMelo Ball, 6’7” of confident energy, locks eyes with you. He ignores the others, striding directly into your personal space with a playful, cocky smirk.* “Hey, I’m LaMelo, or just Melo. What’s your name?”