Ball started playing basketball at the age of ninja fg551. By the end of his senior year, Ball was rated as a consensus five-star recruit. 4 overall in the 2016 class by both Rivals. 17, he was one of 50 players named to the preseason watch list for the John R.
Wooden Award, given annually to the top college player in the nation. 66 blowout win against the Washington Huskies, Ball had 22 points, six rebounds, and five assists. For the season, Ball averaged 14. 94 to average at least 14 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. Ball was selected with the second overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the third straight year they had the No.
18, Ball played in 52 games, missing 30 games due to shoulder and knee injuries. Ball missed the team’s Christmas game after spraining his left shoulder in the previous game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Ball upset during game in 2018. On July 17, 2018, Ball underwent an arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to repair a torn meniscus. Ball’s added bulk made him better on defense, and he became one of the Lakers’ most dynamic defenders during the season as he picked up point guards full-court to create turnovers in the backcourt. Ball playing for the New Orleans Pelicans in 2020.
On July 6, 2019, the Lakers traded Ball, Ingram, Josh Hart, the draft rights to De’Andre Hunter, two first-round draft picks, a first-round pick swap and cash to New Orleans in exchange for All-Star Anthony Davis. 21 season, Ball was at his healthiest. New Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy placed him in a 3-and-D role, which he had never played before. On August 8, 2021, Ball was traded to the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade deal.
88 win over the Detroit Pistons. Ball used to have an unorthodox jump shot whereby he moved the ball from his left hip to the left of his forehead. He rotated his right elbow in toward his chest until it reached a 45-degree angle, at which point he shot the ball towards the basket. His go-to shot with time expiring was a step-back 3-pointer from deep. Ball began his pro career using his family’s Big Baller Brand gear. His father had insisted that he not sign with a company unless they agreed to license merchandise from Big Baller Brand. In May 2017, Big Baller Brand announced the release of Ball’s first shoe, the ZO2.