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Lakers Season Opener: Five things that will happen vs Clippers

By Keith Rivas

GREENBURGH, NY - AUGUST 11: Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrati during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG Training Center on August 11, 2017 in Greenburgh, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
GREENBURGH, NY - AUGUST 11: Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrati during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG Training Center on August 11, 2017 in Greenburgh, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 13: LaVar Ball attends the BIG3 at Staples Center on August 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 13: LaVar Ball attends the BIG3 at Staples Center on August 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

Closing Thoughts

Whether we want to admit it or not, Lonzo Ball is playing for more than just the Lakers. We would all love to see the decision to draft him benefit the team in major ways, but that’ll all come with time.

For the duration of his rookie season, the loudest voice in the room will not be anyone new. Instead, it’ll be the exact same person that Lonzo has had encouraging him throughout his whole life and basketball career.

Forget all of the bizarre things that LaVar Ball has said at times since his son became part of the spotlight and started garnering attention. At the end of the day, you have a 19-year old kid straight out of a year with the UCLA Bruins that in the end wants to represent his family as much as his city and his team.

We have to keep in mind that how Lonzo performs at the highest level will affect how the next two Ball brothers handle business. Nobody will be watching Lonzo closer than LaVar, but in the same time nobody will be wanting Lonzo to succeed more than LaVar.

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Considering how highly Magic Johnson and company regard Lonzo, there is nothing that will change the presence of Big Baller Brand and LaVar Ball. They’re all here to stay, and they’re a package deal whether we like it or not.

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