The day has finally come for the much-anticipated debut of Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball, who will hit the court when his team hosts the LA Clippers on Thursday night at the Staples Center.
What shoes will he be wearing? Where will his dad LaVar be? How will he perform when the games matter? Allow a cast of ESPN reporters to guide you through Ball's first game.
Scenes from Staples
Lonzo Ball arrives at Staples Center for his first regular season NBA game.
Pregame notes
Asked how he slept the night before his first pro game, Lonzo Ball said he slept well and always tries to get a good sleep in so he can have "good dreams.