It started out partly as something that kept his two younger brothers happy, providing them with a steady diet of fast-break layups and other transition buckets. Now it’s a driving force helping to propel one of the NBA’s fastest and most effective offenses.
Growing up in Southern California as part of a basketball-loving family, Lonzo Ball often found himself on the same team as siblings, LiAngelo and LaMelo, who quickly recognized that Lonzo’s knack for assists could benefit them greatly. Whenever Lonzo pulled down a defensive rebound, it was off to the races.
“My little brothers would always be leaking out (on fast breaks), so I could get them the ball,” said Lonzo, who rewarded them with a dime.