ANAHEIM — A sold-out crowed roared at once as Lonzo Ball was introduced before the Lakers’ preseason opener — and they were almost as loud when Kyle Kuzma checked in midway through the first.
The two stars of the Lakers’ Summer League title team both found ways to impact the game in their preseason debut, although the Lakers fell to Minnesota, 108-99.
Ball — the NBA’s second-overall draft pick — was clearly the reason for many in attendance, as fans hollered whenever he touched the ball in the opening minutes.
“It felt great, especially when they called my name and the fans were cheering,” Ball said.