When the Los Angeles Lakers drafted UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball with the No. 2 overall pick, there was an immediate optimism within the organization. After four straight losing seasons the hope is that with Ball leading the way on the court and Magic Johnson doing the same in the front office, the Lakers are on their way to being back to championship contention.
Ball furthered that optimism with his stellar play in the Las Vegas Summer League, earning tournament MVP honors and leading the Lakers to their first ever Summer League Championship, although he did not play in the championship game due to a calf injury.