History of Lonzo Ball in Timeline

Lonzo Ball is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. A point guard, he rose to prominence after a single season at UCLA, where he was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American. He was drafted second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2017 NBA draft and earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2018. Ball is known for his passing ability and court vision.

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1992: Reference to NCAA Division I Player

Lonzo Ball became the first NCAA Division I player since 1992-93 to achieve specific field goal percentages.

1993: Reference to Jason Kidd's stats

In 1993-94, Jason Kidd reached a similar achievement as Lonzo Ball by averaging at least 14 points, seven assists, and six rebounds.

October 27, 1997: Lonzo Ball's Birth

On October 27, 1997, Lonzo Anderson Ball was born. He later became a professional basketball player.

1997: Reference to Ahlon Lewis's record

In 1997-98, Ahlon Lewis holds the Pac-12 record with 294 assists in a season.

1999: Most Rebounds by an NBA Rookie Guard

In 1999-2000, Steve Francis had 17 rebounds as the most rebounds by an NBA rookie guard, prior to Lonzo Ball's performance.

2000: Most Rebounds by an NBA Rookie Guard

In 1999-2000, Steve Francis had 17 rebounds as the most rebounds by an NBA rookie guard, prior to Lonzo Ball's performance.

2008: Summer League MVP

In the 2017 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Lonzo Ball was named the league MVP and had the first triple-double in Vegas since 2008.

2014: Junior Year at Chino Hills High School

In 2014, during his junior year at Chino Hills High School, Lonzo Ball averaged 25 points, 11 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 5 blocks, and 5 steals.

November 2015: Signing with UCLA

In November 2015, Lonzo Ball signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and play for the Bruins.

2015: D'Angelo Russell traded

In 2015, D'Angelo Russell, the No. 2 pick, was traded to clear the way for Lonzo Ball.

2016: Rated as Five-Star Recruit

By the end of his senior year in 2016, Lonzo Ball was rated as a consensus five-star recruit in the 2016 high school class.

2016: Freshman at UCLA

In 2016, as a freshman at UCLA, Lonzo Ball was named to the preseason watch list for the John R. Wooden Award.

2016: High School Player of the Year and Undefeated Season

In 2016, as a high school senior, Lonzo Ball received multiple national high school player of the year awards and led his team to an undefeated 35-0 record and national top ranking.

February 4, 2017: Game against Washington Huskies

On February 4, 2017, Lonzo Ball scored 22 points against the Washington Huskies in a game attended by NBA executives.

May 2017: Big Baller Brand Announces ZO2 shoe

In May 2017, Big Baller Brand announced the release of Lonzo Ball's first shoe, the ZO2, priced at $495, sparking criticism regarding its quality and Ball's market presence.

September 2017: Release of "Melo Ball 1" and "ZO2"

In September 2017, Lonzo Ball released his first rap single, "Melo Ball 1", an ode to his youngest brother, LaMelo. He also released the song "ZO2", a dedication to his own brand of shoes during that same month.

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October 20, 2017: Career-High Game Against Phoenix Suns

On October 20, 2017, Lonzo Ball scored a then career-high 29 points against the Phoenix Suns.

December 20, 2017: Named Logo for Junior Basketball Association

On December 20, 2017, Lonzo Ball was announced as the logo for the Junior Basketball Association (JBA), a league his father LaVar planned to establish.

2017: NBA Draft and Lakers Selection

In 2017, Lonzo Ball was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers as the second overall pick.

2017: Drafted by the Lakers

In 2017, Lonzo Ball was selected as the second overall pick in the NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.

January 13, 2018: Sprained MCL in Left Knee

On January 13, 2018, Lonzo Ball sprained the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his left knee against the Dallas Mavericks.

February 15, 2018: Lip Sync Battle and Born 2 Ball Album Release

On February 15, 2018, Lonzo Ball and his father participated in Lip Sync Battle as competitors. That same day, Ball released his debut album, Born 2 Ball, under the name Zo.

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April 6, 2018: Jordan Crawford wears ZO2s in game

On April 6, 2018, Jordan Crawford became the first player besides Lonzo Ball to wear the ZO2s during a game.

July 17, 2018: Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

On July 17, 2018, Lonzo Ball underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to repair a torn meniscus.

2018: NBA All-Rookie Second Team

In 2018, Lonzo Ball was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

January 19, 2019: Ankle Sprain against the Rockets

On January 19, 2019, Lonzo Ball had a career-high seven assists in a quarter against the Houston Rockets. However, he suffered a Grade 3 left ankle sprain, including a torn ligament, during the game.

July 6, 2019: Traded to New Orleans Pelicans

On July 6, 2019, Lonzo Ball was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a package for Anthony Davis.

January 18, 2020: First Triple-Double of the Season

On January 18, 2020, Lonzo Ball recorded his first triple-double of the season with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

January 29, 2021: Season-High 27 Points Against the Bucks

On January 29, 2021, Lonzo Ball matched his then career-high seven three-pointers and scored a season-high 27 points in a win over the Bucks.

August 8, 2021: Traded to Chicago Bulls

On August 8, 2021, Lonzo Ball was traded to the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade deal.

January 14, 2022: Last Game Before Injury

On January 14, 2022, Lonzo Ball played his last game before a prolonged absence due to a knee injury.

January 20, 2022: Knee Surgery Announcement

On January 20, 2022, after missing three games with a meniscus tear, the Bulls announced that Lonzo Ball would undergo surgery on his left knee and miss six to eight weeks.

2022: Sidelined with Knee Injury

In 2022, Lonzo Ball was sidelined for the majority of his tenure with the Chicago Bulls due to a persistent knee injury.

February 21, 2023: Ruled Out for Remainder of Season

On February 21, 2023, the Bulls announced that Lonzo Ball would be out for the remainder of the season due to recurring discomfort during participation in basketball activities.