What does Lonzo Ball do for the Cleveland Cavaliers? Simply put, the former top-five pick is elevating everyone who is around him. That much is clear to spectators, including Tim Legler.
The ESPN analyst made an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast to discuss a variety of topics revolving around the start to the new NBA season. Ball and the Cavaliers came under focus pretty early on in the episode.
Legler said, "There's not that many guys I would describe in this way. His sole reason for existing on a basketball court is to make guys better on his own team.