For Lonzo, all that gold turned to dust, though not right away. He was the star, the MVP of the Summer League, which often is a Lakers show so close in Las Vegas. Ball had multiple triple-doubles.

Ball famously said that Lonzo was going to be drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. Months later, the Lakers drafted Lonzo with the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft. He's also known for his hot takes ...

Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers are being asked to keep ... The news has come as a shock to basketball fans, given Ball's larger-than-life presence in the sport. Over the years, he has been a ...

LaVar Ball, father to former UCLA ... His work paid off. Lonzo was drafted second overall out of UCLA in the NBA draft by the Lakers and has earned over $100 million in seven years.