Lonzo Ball’s passes could travel two feet or the length of the court. They all tend to trigger the same reaction from his UCLA teammates.
Hearts flutter. Some brow wiping may be required when they’re over.
Guard Isaac Hamilton received a refresher in the high-wire nature of Ball’s deliveries last week during the Bruins’ exhibition game against the Master’s University. Ball came up with a steal near halfcourt before flinging a behind-the-back pass that Hamilton gathered for a layup.
Forward T.J. Leaf likes it when Ball snatches the ball out of the net, plants one foot out of bounds and launches a baseball-style outlet pass.