In some ways, it seems like Lonzo Ball is a prodigal son whose destiny has always been to star for the Los Angeles Lakers. He grew up just outside of the Southland in Chino Hills, starred at Chino Hills High School and earned numerous awards and accolades.
He then took his talents to Westwood and starred for the UCLA Bruins, and helped them to a strong season that ended with a loss in the Sweet Sixteen to De’Aaron Fox and the Kentucky Wildcats.
In his lone season filling seats at Pauley Pavilion, Ball averaged 14.