After a record-setting summer league where Lonzo Ball dominated the competition on his way to winning the MVP, the former UCLA Bruin stand out had a less than stellar NBA debut. Ball scored just 3 points on 1/6 shooting in addition to grabbing 9 rebounds and 4 assists; to the dismay of many Laker hopefuls who have endured horrible teams over the past few seasons. Adjusting to the physicality of the NBA is always a reality for college players transitioning, but All-Defense NBA defender Patrick Beverley made it clear that Lonzo will have to hit the weight room hard.
Six-time NBA champion Scotty Pippen was asked about Lonzo’s debut and the former Chicago legend had a lot to say. He believes that Lonzo’s father, LaVar, Has added unnecessary pressure to Lonzo by proclaiming him to be the best player. As a result, Pippen believes Patrick Beverly is just the first of many point guards who will be trying to prove LaVar wrong. It should be mentioned, however, that Lonzo had a below average first game during the summer league but later went on to dominate, setting a record for the most triple-doubles by a player in the tournament.
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Source: ESPN
