The expectations were high for Lonzo Ball as he transitioned from the UCLA basketball team to the pros with the Los Angeles Lakers, but it is seemingly paying off as the former Bruin has made the 2017-18 NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
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With everything that was put on the young man as he went from high school to college to the pros, Ball has endured the pressure and negative press and proved doubters wrong with this achievement.
Though Los Angeles finished the season 35-47 and missed the playoffs, it was an improvement over their 26-56 mark from the previous season.