For as big of a spotlight that was on Lonzo Ball and heading into the 2017 NBA Draft, the young point guard never once fed into the attention. Of course, Ball didn’t need to, as his father worked to generate more than enough buzz.
Although LaVar Ball managed to make his son a household name before he even stepped foot on an NBA court, it may have also made him a target. Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley didn’t hide his intention to welcome Lonzo to the NBA on Opening Night by defending him the length of the court.