Lonzo Ball Appeared "Checked Out" According To Sources In Orlando

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Some people down in the NBA bubble didn't have many great things to say about Lonzo Ball.

Lonzo Ball has certainly had an interesting start to his career. Of course, it all started when his father LaVar touted him as the next big thing. Ball went second overall to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017, only to be traded just a couple of years later. This season, Ball has shown flashes of brilliance although, in the bubble, those heroics didn't shine through. Instead, Ball has had some of the worst statistics of his career as the Pelicans quickly fell out of playoff contention. 

According to The Athletic's David Aldridge, it appears as though the reason for Ball's struggles is because he looked as though he had completely checked out on the season. In simpler terms, it means Ball just wasn't into the games and his mind was somewhere else. The sources in Aldridge's piece go unnamed, although considering many of them are in the bubble, it's safe to say they had an up-close look at the point guard.

Lonzo Ball Appeared "Checked Out" According To Sources In Orlando
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While this report might be troubling to some, it's important to note that the entire bubble scenario can be hard to get used to, and it's understandable that some may have taken a bit longer to adapt to it. These are unprecedented circumstances and not everyone is going to acclimate to it right away.

Hopefully, for the Pelicans, Ball can be back to normal in time for next season.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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