Lonzo Ball
Basketball Player
Lonzo Anderson Ball is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association.
About
Lonzo Anderson Ball was born on October 27, 1997, in Anaheim, California. His zodiac sign is Scorpio and his ethnicity is African-American. He is the son of LaVar Ball and Tina Ball and has two brothers – LiAngelo and LaMelo.
Ball started playing basketball since he was a young age but didn’t show much interest in the sport until he reached high school. In his freshman year at Chino Hills High School, he averaged 20 points per game and eventually led the team to their first state championship title. During his senior season, he averaged 25 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and four steals per game while leading them back to a state title. He was named a McDonald's All-American in 2016.
In 2017, Ball declared for the NBA Draft and was drafted second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. In his rookie season, he played all 82 games averaging 10.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists while becoming the youngest player to record a triple-double with 19 years old. In 2018–19, Ball had an injury-plagued season but still managed to average 9.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game while shooting 40% from three-point range over 47 games.
In 2019–20, Ball started strong for the Lakers and established himself as one of the premier defenders in the league before suffering a knee injury that caused him to miss nearly 40 games of action in that campaign as well as part of the following season due to complications from surgery on his left knee meniscus tear that occurred during that time. In 2021–22 however Lonzo returned from injury with improved shooting ability and defensive acumen which helped him become an important contributor off the bench for the championship contending Los Angeles Lakers squad
Life Timeline
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1997</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Lonzo Ball is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On October 27, 1997, Lonzo Ball was born in Anaheim, California.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2015</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Starts Senior Year at Chino Hills High School</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ball leads his high school basketball team to a 35–0 season and a national championship.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2016</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Attends UCLA</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ball enrolls in UCLA and starts playing for the Bruins basketball team.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2017</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Selected 2nd Overall in NBA Draft</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ball is selected second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2017 NBA Draft.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2018</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Named to NBA All-Rookie Team </h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ball is named to the NBA All-Rookie Team after averaging 10.2 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.9 rebounds per game.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2019</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Traded to New Orleans Pelicans</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ball is traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Anthony Davis.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension With Pelicans</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ball signs a multi-year contract extension with the Pelicans worth up to $190 million.</p></div>
Why We Love Them
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> He's an Innovative Player</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Lonzo Ball is a unique and innovative basketball player. He has developed a style of play that is a combination of traditional and modern basketball, which makes him stand out. He is also the youngest player to ever record a triple double.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> He Has a Great Attitude</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Lonzo Ball has a great attitude towards the game of basketball. He is always looking for ways to improve his game, and he is very humble about his success. He also shows great respect for his teammates, coaches, and the game itself.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> His Social Impact</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Lonzo Ball is not just a great basketball player, he is also making an impact in the community through his foundation. The Lonzo Ball Foundation works to provide resources and support to underprivileged youth so they can pursue their dreams.</p></div>
Interesting Facts
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> The Youngest NBA Player</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Lonzo Ball became the youngest player to ever be drafted in NBA history in 2017, at the age of 19.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> First High School Draft Pick</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Lonzo Ball was the first high school student to be drafted in the first round since 2005, when he was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Multiple Sibling Athletes</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Lonzo Ball is one of three brothers who are all professional athletes. His younger brother LaMelo is a professional basketball player, and his other younger brother LiAngelo is a professional football player.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Father of Big Baller Brand</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Lonzo's father, LaVar Ball, founded Big Baller Brand, a multi-million dollar apparel company.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Professional Video Gamer</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2018, Lonzo Ball became an official member of the FaZe Clan, an organization of professional video gamers.</p></div>
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