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Lonzo Ball Regrets Father's Early Career Control
26 Aug
Summary
- Lonzo Ball regrets his father's immense influence on his early career choices.
- He believes his father's demands influenced the Lakers' decision to draft him.
- Ball cited Big Baller Brand shoes as problematic for competitive play.
Seven-time NBA player Lonzo Ball recently shared regrets about his father Lavar Ball's substantial influence during the early stages of his professional basketball career. Ball, currently a free agent, believes his father's public declarations and demands played a critical role in the Los Angeles Lakers selecting him second overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, even over other prospects like Jayson Tatum.
During his tenure with the Lakers, Ball's performance and team environment were reportedly affected by his father's public criticisms, including those directed at then-head coach Luke Walton. Ball also recounted difficulties with the Big Baller Brand shoes, stating they were not designed for competitive use and frequently failed during games, necessitating backup pairs.
These shoe issues, coupled with his father's insistence on wearing them, may have contributed to Ball's persistent knee injuries. He expressed a wish to have taken more control of his career earlier, acknowledging that his upbringing presented both advantages and disadvantages.
