Lonzo Ball is one of the most controversial players in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. He is only 21 and in his second NBA season, but fans have already made up their mind that they love him or hate him, with very little in between.
On his part, Ball says little, works hard, and has shown an impressive ability to impact games in many different ways. This has already been an odd season for Ball.
He was sidelined during the offseason and missed most of preseason while recovering from knee surgery. The Lakers signed former All-Star and NBA champion Rajon Rondo, and almost immediately the whispers began that he could supplant Ball as the starting point guard.