So far this season, much of the focus and headlines for the Los Angeles Lakers has been centered around rookie point guard Lonzo Ball. His father, LaVar Ball, and Lakers president Magic Johnson contributed to expectations reaching astronomical levels, and Ball has failed to reach them.
Another player who definitely had some pressure on him coming into the NBA is New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis. Knicks fans were furious with the pick, but over time Porzingis won them over and now is performing like one of the most promising young players in the league.
With the Knicks set to host the Lakers at Madison Saquare Garden, Porzingis spoke about the pressure Ball is under to perform.