Lonzo Ball has handled his rise in celebrity pretty well. The Los Angeles Lakers rookie has been one of the most talked about basketball players in the nation since his freshman campaign at UCLA, both because he’s a talented player and because his father, LaVar, has done everything can to promote his eldest son.
Ball has struggled on the court during his rookie campaign, but as Lakers teammate Julius Randle told us, he’s a humble guy who hasn’t let pressure get to him. This is despite the fact that Ball kind of underestimated how much media attention would come from being in the NBA.
During a media session on Monday, Ball discussed how much attention he has received so far. Despite the fact that he enjoys shooting the breeze with reporters, he admits that things have amplified compared to his days as a Bruin.
Lonzo Ball said he was ready for all the crazy media attention when the Lakers drafted him, but he admits now that it's even more than he expected. "It kinda ramped up, UCLA is a lot different than the NBA, it definitely amplified, but it’s cool talking to y’all."
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Ball seems like he’s just talking about being a pro and not anything involving his family, like his youngest brother getting pulled from school or his father getting into it with the president regarding his middle brother’s arrest in China. And seeing as how he hasn’t exactly gotten off to the best start, there have been plenty of on-court things for people to focus on with the No. 2 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Getting used to life in the league isn’t easy, and Ball has had to learn that in a few different ways.
