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- Lonzo Ball would have traded himself for Anthony Davis, acknowledging the business aspect of NBA.
- The Lakers’ trade for Davis led to a championship win in their first season with the James-Davis duo.
- Former Lakers prospects are finding varied success, with Ball recovering from knee surgery.
- Anthony Davis names Kawhi Leonard as the funniest player on Team USA for the Paris Olympics.
Lonzo Ball Reflects on Lakers Trade and Team USA Dynamics
Lonzo Ball, once a promising prospect for the Los Angeles Lakers, has candidly expressed understanding of his trade for Anthony Davis, recognizing the NBA’s business nature.
After the Lakers’ acquisition of LeBron James, the team sought another star, leading to the trade of young talents including Ball, Josh Hart, and Brandon Ingram for Davis. Ball, who spent two seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans before joining the Chicago Bulls, has no resentment over the trade, even admitting he would have made the same decision. The Lakers’ gamble proved successful, securing a championship in the first season with James and Davis leading the team.
While Ball is on the mend from knee surgery, his former Lakers teammates are carving their own paths; Hart excels as a sixth man for the New York Knicks, and Ingram, a former All-Star, faces potential trade talks. Meanwhile, Davis is set to represent Team USA in the Paris Olympics and has humorously noted Kawhi Leonard as the team’s funniest player.
