Lonzo Ball’s jump shot has always been a cause for concern, but no one can deny his extraordinary playmaking and phenomenal court vision. The 21-year-old point guard is off to an auspicious start with his New Orleans Pelicans team, dropping a unique, highlight-worthy dime just minutes in their match against the defending champions Toronto Raptors.
At the 1:51 mark of the second frame, Ball casually drew in multiple Raptors defenders with what appeared to be a variation of the popular Shammgod crossover move.
He found his fellow backcourt mate Jru Holiday cutting on the right lane and dished out a perfectly timed pass for a nifty bucket, giving the Pelicans a 54-52 lead.
Shammgod pass?? Ok Lonzo… pic.twitter.com/x1krHITtBD
— Dime (@DimeUPROXX) October 23, 2019
With the pressures of playing in the bright lights of Los Angeles finally off his shoulders, the second overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft is expected to be a huge part of the New Orleans’ young core this season.
Ball averaged 9.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.5 steals in 47 games played last year for the Lakers.
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