Lonzo Ball found out that he was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans via Twitter and the news was a shock to him after spending only two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers sent Ball, Brandon Ingram, and Josh Hart, along with draft picks, to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Anthony Davis prior to free agency.
Lonzo Ball had just visited his grandfather in Compton and was on his way to the Drew League to see LaMelo play when his manager learned on Twitter about the Anthony Davis deal. Ball says he’s excited for a “fresh start” https://t.co/iYogLk1Q8j
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“I kind of figured someone was going to get moved soon enough. I knew Anthony Davis wanted to come bad. Anytime you can get a guy like that, you are going to have to do what you have to do to get him. So I was kind of already just waiting for it, honestly, and I was happy to go with two guys I am comfortable with in B.I. [Brandon Ingram] and JHart [Josh Hart]. I am excited to see what we can do,” Ball said.
Even though he didn’t expect to leave Los Angeles, Lonzo now acknowledges that he is excited for an opportunity for a fresh start with the Pelicans.
“Just being from L.A., having my whole family here and wanting to be a Laker. But being in the league for two years, knowing it’s a business, as long you get to play, that’s a blessing in itself. I’m excited to get started,” Ball stated.
