Lonzo Ball says Lakers made a big demand of him
Lonzo Ball revealed that during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, the team demanded he stop wearing his Big Baller Brand sneakers. The Lakers expressed concerns that the quality of the shoes may have contributed to his injuries. Ball acknowledged that he had not experienced significant injury issues before wearing those sneakers.
- ▪Lonzo Ball was selected by the Lakers as the No. 2 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
- ▪He played only 99 games in two seasons with the Lakers due to multiple injuries.
- ▪The Lakers believed the quality of Ball's Big Baller Brand sneakers caused one of his major injuries.
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