As a rookie, Lonzo Ball was already one of the most impactful defensive players across the entire NBA. It’s insanely rare to see a rookie play that well on the defensive side of the ball, which should have the Los Angeles Lakers really excited about where Ball’s game might go in the years to come.
Arguably more important is that Lonzo seems to know what he’s capable of as well (via Tania Ganguli of the L.A. Times):
“I think I’m one of the best defenders on the team,” Ball said.