LOS ANGELES (AP) By now the entire basketball world knows Lonzo Ball is a singular talent with a unique parent.
The UCLA product with preternatural court vision is among the most intriguing prospects in the NBA draft this week. In perhaps the greatest testament to his abilities, his father LaVar Ball’s bombast and $495 shoes and racially insensitive comments don’t appear to be scaring off the Los Angeles Lakers or any other team that believes Lonzo could be the next great point guard.
Because of his headline-magnet father, Ball’s celebrity has already outpaced his talents before he plays his first professional game.