There are few players in the league that elicit as dramatic opinions about their play as does the newly acquired Lonzo Ball.
Hounded by expectations, injuries, and disappointments, Ball was unable to help return the Los Angeles Lakers to their “Showtime” glory during his first two NBA seasons. He will get a fresh start with the New Orleans Pelicans, and the keys to Alvin Gentry’s high octane offensive attack.
Over the past season, Gentry privately coveted the 6-5 point guard out of UCLA. He saw Ball’s unique skill set and could easily imagine he and Jrue Holiday becoming one of the top backcourt duos in the league.