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Los Angeles Lakers: Lonzo Ball era is now in full effect

By Michael Padilla

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 23: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to the media during a press conference at their training faculity in June 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 23: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to the media during a press conference at their training faculity in June 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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What shall we expect from the former UCLA, star point guard as he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers for the very first time?

The anticipation is absolutely nerve wracking, as we’re just hours away from Lonzo Ball’s, Los Angeles Lakers debut.

Following months upon months of legitimate hype surrounding Ball’s game, the time has finally come to behold his transition from college to the NBA. All eyes will surely be upon Lonzo Ball despite an array of highly touted lottery picks participating throughout the 2017 Las Vegas NBA Summer League.

Expectations are undoubtedly high. However, Lonzo Ball’s confidence is a definite reassurance of how this 19-year-old kid is already a true professional on and off the court.

Let’s not forget, how much additional pressure, Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations, Magic Johnson placed on Lonzo Ball as well. Johnson stated this during Ball’s introductory press conference:

"“We expect a Ball jersey hanging up there one day.”“He has greatness written all over him, Now he just has to go out and push him, and we will, too. And [Lakers coach] Luke [Walton] and the coaching staff will do the same thing and it’s OK, because he receives all that well.”"

Bold words coming from the likes of Magic Johnson, Laker legend and all-time great. With that being said, those words are a true testament of how special Lonzo Ball could potentially turn out to be.

Although to many, the ultimate unanswered question remains.

Is Lonzo Ball truly the new face of Los Angeles Lakers whom will lead them back to the promise land?

Absolutely.

Not only will Lonzo exceed the expectations of critics but he will do so with bonafide leadership, showcasing his strengths throughout each Summer League exhibition.

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Nonetheless, do not expect Ball to score large numbers right off the bat, though it’s very possible. Expect his athleticism and IQ to be on full display. Ball’s debut will come against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. After that, the Lakers will have a quick turnaround when they play the Boston Celtics on Saturday evening.

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