Despite only being teammates for a couple of weeks now and not even having the opportunity yet to share the floor together in an actual game, Lonzo Ball has already spent some time with Isaiah Thomas, especially during their latest practice session. That has given him a deeper understanding of what his mindset is as a competitor, which he now has high praise for.

The Los Angeles Lakers rookie only had good words to say about it recently, via ClutchPoints’ own Ryan Ward. He made it known that he likes Thomas’ mindset as he does not fear anything, which has turned  him into the player that he is now.

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While many have thought that Thomas’ addition could mean less playing time and slow down Ball’s development, it could also be something positive for him. Being a veteran in the league and a two-time All-Star, the 5-foot-9 point guard can share his experiences and knowledge to him, and prepare him to have better performances in the years to come, as the Lakers will rely heavily on him to help bring back their lost glory.

Rubbing off his work ethic and mindset will also work wonders for Ball, knowing that there are high expectations on his young shoulders. If the two can prove that they can play well alongside each other as well, the Lakers could reap the rewards of pulling the trigger on the move that landed Thomas with them ahead of the trade deadline earlier this month, and further speed up their rebuilding process.