Lonzo Ball has just been traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the New Orleans Pelicans as a package for Anthony Davis. However, while the news is certainly devastating for Ball, he didn't let it run his day.
Ball, in fact, showed up in a Drew League game to watch his youngest brother LaMelo Ball play, just a few hours after the news of the trade was reported.
Lonzo still showed up to the Drew League to support his brother after getting traded to the Pelicans. 🙌 (via @official__tt3/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/PAQw6CZjSs
— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) June 16, 2019
This might be a softer blow than some people realize. Yes, it seems like Los Angeles (with the Lakers) is where Ball wanted to play. That being said, there are a few factors to look at.
First of all, everyone knew this was likely happening. Ball has been swirling around in these trade rumors for a while — he's been gone.
Then there's the fact that he's struggled up to this point in his career, a fresh start could be a great thing for him.
Finally, he's being traded with Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart. Ball isn't leaving all his Lakers teammates behind in Los Angeles. Oh and as a bonus, he's going to be playing with Zion Williamson and Jrue Holiday — think about the defense that team's going to have.
Even if he is upset, Ball's doing a good job of not letting it take over as he goes to support his brother. Besides, he'll have time to digest the trade and figure everything out later.
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