Lonzo Ball Says Playing With LeBron James Was "A Dream Come True"

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Lonzo got to play with one of his idols this season.

Despite the addition of LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers roster, the team was still a failure as they missed the playoffs. The team was plagued with injuries all throughout the year, most notably to players like James, Rajon Rondo, and of course, Lonzo Ball. Lonzo was the subject of plenty of trade rumors this season, particularly during the whole Anthony Davis saga. It was a pretty tumultuous time for the Lakers but the players escaped without being moved.

At an end-of-season press conference on Wednesday, Lonzo spoke about his experience this season. He even praised LeBron, saying that it was surreal to get to play with him this season.

"It was a dream come true for me," Ball said according to Sporting News. "Watching him my whole life, it was everything I thought it would be. He's not only a great basketball player but a great person. I looked at him like a big brother."

Lonzo also spoke about Magic Johnson's sudden departure from the Lakers. Just like the rest of us, Lonzo was surprised.

"It shocked me, like it did the rest of the world," Ball said. "It's what's best for him. I wish him the best. He drafted me, and this is better for his life. This is what he wants to do, and I'm behind him 100 percent."

It remains to be seen what Lonzo's future with the Lakers will hold. For now, though, he's still very much a part of the team.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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