Lonzo Ball - Up & Coming Star or Broken Draft Bust?
It's truly amazing how one game can change the way the sports media see's you. Lonzo Ball tipped off his career to a rocky start with the LA Lakers, at home, in a 108-92 loss to their inner city rivals, the Clippers, and the sports media has been anything but soft toward the rookie. His NBA debut was a lack-luster performance, scoring 3 points, grabbing 9 boards and collecting 4 assists. He picked up a steal and a block as well, but his shooting was... well, not good. He went 1 for 6 on the floor, his lone connection a triple point shot in the second quarter, and missed both of his free throw attempts. Former Houston Rocket bench player Patrick Beverley covered him the majority of the game, welcoming him early to the NBA with a brutal check, and reportedly screamed after the game, "Weak ass m-----f-----! Bring him on the court with me and I will tear his ass up!" People are criticizing Beverley for his comments, none more so that Lonzo's