Who is Lonzo Ball? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Lonzo Anderson Ball

Age: 27 Years, 27 Year Old Males

Family:

father: LaVar Ball

mother: Tina Ball

siblings: LaMelo Ball, LiAngelo Ball

Basketball Players American Men

Height: 6'6" (198 cm), 6'6" Males

Notable Alumni: Chino Hills High School

City: Anaheim, California

U.S. State: California

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education: University Of California, Los Angeles, Chino Hills High School

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How did Lonzo Ball perform in his most recent basketball game?

In his most recent game, Lonzo Ball scored 20 points, had 8 assists, and 6 rebounds.
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What is Lonzo Ball's current shooting percentage in the NBA?

Lonzo Ball currently has a shooting percentage of 42% from the field and 38% from three-point range.
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What are some strengths and weaknesses of Lonzo Ball's playing style?

Some strengths of Lonzo Ball's playing style include his passing ability and defensive skills. Weaknesses may include his free-throw shooting and consistency in scoring.
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How has Lonzo Ball's performance impacted his team's overall record this season?

Lonzo Ball's contributions have helped his team secure several important wins this season, improving their overall record.
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What are analysts saying about Lonzo Ball's potential for the future in the NBA?

Analysts are optimistic about Lonzo Ball's potential, noting his growth in various aspects of his game and projecting a bright future for him in the NBA.

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Childhood & Early Life

Lonzo Anderson Ball was born on October 20, 1997, in Los Angeles, California. His parents, Lavar and Tina Ball, were also basketball players.

Lonzo started playing basketball at the age of two and never stopped thereafter. He initially spent his time playing basketball with his brothers, LiAngelo, and LeMalo, who are also basketball players.

He attended ‘Chino Hills High School’ in Chino Hills, California. In 2015, he signed a ‘National Letter of Intent’ to attend the prestigious ‘University of California,’ Los Angeles (UCLA) and play for ‘UCLA Bruins.’

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Early Career

During his junior year in 2014-15, he scored 25 points, 11 rebounds, 9.1 assists, and 5 blocks on an average.

During his senior year, he led his team ‘Huskies’ to a scintillating 35-0 win, along with a state title. His younger brothers, LiAngelo and LeMalo, were also a part of the team, which was then ranked No.1 in the country.

After joining ‘UCLA’ in 2016, Lonzo, along with fellow freshman, T.J Leaf, transformed the fate of ‘Bruins.’ He left no stone unturned in making ‘Bruins’ the top scoring offense in the country

The transformation began against the ‘Pacific’ when he scored 19 points and helped in 11 assists, and 8 rebounds. Later, he led his team to win the championship match against ‘Texas A&M.’

His team’s victory against ‘Texas A&M’ got him the ‘MVP’ of the ‘Wooden Legacy’ tournament. He remained in the ‘Wooden Award’ list until the mid-season along with the only other ‘UCLA’ candidate, T.J Leaf.

His best score of the 2016 season came in a 77-68 win over ‘Washington State.’ His 14 assists in the game broke Gary Payton’s record for maximum assists by a freshman.

In his team’s grand win against ‘Washington Huskies’ by of 107-66, Lonzo had scored 22 points, helped in 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. He was compared to Markelle Fultz, the top point guard at the time.

In the ‘NCAA Tournament,’ ‘Bruins’ scored a majestic win over ‘Kent State’ in the opening game. Even though they performed well in the beginning, ‘The Bruins’ later lost to ‘Kentucky’ by 86-75. Ball scored 10 points, 4 turnovers, and 8 assists in the losing game.

By the end of the 2016-17 season, Ball’s average score was 14.6 points, 7.6 assists, and 6.0 rebounds, which made him the only player to average 14 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds. The first to do so was California’s Jason Kidd, who achieved the feat in 1993-94.

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Career

Ball was selected to by ‘Los Angeles Lakers’ to play in the ‘2017 NBA Draft,’ on June 22, 2017. He was the second pick, overall, and was signed for a four-year contract.

His performance in the ‘2017 NBA Summer League Tournament’ went far beyond everybody’s expectations. Ball scored on an average of 16.3 points, 9.3 assists, 7.7 rebounds, 2.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks in each game, along with two triple-doubles, first ever by a new comer in Vegas.

On October 20, 2017, he scored 11 rebounds and 9 assists against ‘Phoenix Suns,’ which became his career high with overall 29 points. His team had a 132-130 win over ‘Phoenix Suns.’

His more than 10 assists also became first in the history of the league. In the next match, Ball became the youngest player ever to get 10 assists in a single game against ‘New Orleans Pelicans’ in a 119-112 loss to the latter.

In the next game, his team lost to ‘Milwaukee Bucks’ but Ball became the youngest player to achieve a triple-double feat. On November 19, 2017, he achieved his second triple-double in a 127-109 win over ‘Denver Nuggets.’

He almost broke Steve Francis’ record of most rebounds by an ‘NBA’ rookie. While Steve scored 17 rebounds in the 1999-2000, Ball scored 16 rebounds in the game along with 11 points and 11 assists.

A sprained shoulder kept him away from the game for a long time. He returned only to suffer another injury during a match against ‘Dallas Mavericks’ on January 13, 2018.

He had to miss ‘Rising stars Challenge’ during ‘NBA All-Star Weekend’ due to his injury. He returned on February 23, 2018, to play against ‘Dallas Mavericks’ where he scored 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists in a 124-102 victory.

Awards & Achievements

During high school, Ball won numerous honors and awards. Some of them are ‘Naismith Prep Player of the Year’ (2016), ‘Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year’ (2016), ‘USA Today Boys Basketball Player of the Year’ (2016), and ‘Mr. Basketball USA’ (2016).

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At the college level, he won ‘Wayman Tisdale Award’ in 2017. He became ‘Pac-12 Fresh Man of the Year’ (2017) as well as ‘Sporting News First Team All-American’ (2017) amongst many other honors.

Personal Life

Lonzo is currently dating Denise Garcia, a soccer player from Women’s Division I. Garcia has played professionally for ‘University of California,’ Riverside, and ‘Seattle University.’

The couple has been together since their high school days. Lonzo and Garcia are also expecting their first child together.

Lonzo is also a rapper and released his first rap single ‘Melo Ball 1’ in September 2017. The song was an ode to his younger brother, LaMelo.

He released his debut album ‘Born 2 Ball’ in 2018. He was also a part of ‘Ball in the Family,’ a Facebook Watch reality show, which premiered in August 2017.

He has also made an appearance in TV shows, including ‘Fuller House’ (2016) and ‘Droppin’ Cash: LA’ (2018).

Facts About Lonzo Ball

Lonzo Ball is an avid collector of sneakers and has an impressive collection of rare and limited edition shoes.

He has a unique shooting form that has garnered attention and sparked discussions among basketball enthusiasts.

Lonzo Ball is known for his strong work ethic and dedication to improving his game, often putting in extra hours in the gym.

He has a passion for music and has been known to produce his own tracks in his free time.

Lonzo Ball Biography

You wanted to know

How did Lonzo Ball perform in his most recent basketball game?

What is Lonzo Ball's current shooting percentage in the NBA?

What are some strengths and weaknesses of Lonzo Ball's playing style?

How has Lonzo Ball's performance impacted his team's overall record this season?

What are analysts saying about Lonzo Ball's potential for the future in the NBA?