NBA reverses rule requiring LaMelo Ball to cover his tattoo during
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The league has flip-flopped on a rule determined by the CBA
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NBA Reverses Decision Requiring LaMelo Ball to Cover Neck Tattoo, per Report
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NBA reverses decision requiring LaMelo Ball to cover 'LF' tattoo on his neck hours before he makes return from an ankle injury in Hornets blowout loss to Spurs
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NBA orders LaMelo Ball of Hornets to cover up tattoo below his ear
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NBA reverses rule requiring LaMelo Ball to cover his tattoo during games - Pounding The Rock
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NBA Reverses Decision Requiring Hornets' LaMelo Ball to Cover Neck Tattoo, per Report - Sports Illustrated
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NBA requires LaMelo Ball to cover up tattoo on neck during games - NBC Sports
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NBA reverses decision requiring LaMelo Ball to cover 'LF' tattoo on his neck hours before he makes return from an ankle injury in Hornets blowout loss to Spurs
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NBA orders LaMelo Ball of Hornets to cover up tattoo below his ear