History of Lonzo Ball in Timeline

Lonzo Ball is a professional basketball player currently with the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. As a point guard, he played one year of college basketball for UCLA, achieving All-American status. He was then drafted second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017 and named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2018. Ball is known for his passing ability and court vision.

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1992: NCAA Division I Achievement

In 1992-93, Lonzo Ball became the first NCAA Division I player since this season to achieve specific shooting percentages.

1993: Jason Kidd Comparison

In the 1993-94 season, Jason Kidd achieved a similar record to Ball, 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 is now an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the NBA.

1997: Ahlon Lewis' Assist Record

In the 1997-98 season, Ahlon Lewis of Arizona State set the Pac-12 record for assists in a season with 294.

1999: Steve Francis' Rookie Rebound Record

In 1999-2000, Steve Francis had 17 rebounds, marking the most by an NBA rookie guard until Ball's performance.

2000: Steve Francis' Rookie Rebound Record

In 1999-2000, Steve Francis had 17 rebounds, marking the most by an NBA rookie guard until Ball's performance.

2008: Summer League MVP

During the 2017 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Lonzo Ball was named the league MVP. The last triple-double recorded in Vegas was in 2008.

2014: Junior Year at Chino Hills High School

In 2014-15 as a junior at Chino Hills High School, Lonzo Ball averaged 25 points, 11 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 5 blocks, and 5 steals.

November 2015: Signed Letter of Intent to 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 Trade

In 2015, D'Angelo Russell, the Lakers' No. 2 pick, was traded days before Ball was drafted to clear the way for Ball.

2016: Named to Wooden Award Watch List

As a freshman at UCLA in 2016-17, Lonzo Ball was one of 50 players named to the preseason watch list for the John R. Wooden Award.

2016: Rated as a Five-Star Recruit

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

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. He also led his team to an undefeated 35-0 record and the consensus national top ranking.

February 4, 2017: Game Against Markelle Fultz

On February 4, 2017, Lonzo Ball had 22 points, six rebounds, and five assists in a win against the Washington Huskies, matching up against Markelle Fultz.

May 2017: Big Baller Brand Announces ZO2 Shoe Release

In May 2017, Big Baller Brand announced the release of Lonzo Ball's first shoe, the ZO2. The price of $495 sparked wide criticism regarding its potential quality compared to brands like Nike and Adidas and Ball's lack of star power at the time.

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

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

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

On October 20, 2017, Lonzo Ball scored a then career-high 29 points, along with 11 rebounds and nine assists, in a win against the Phoenix Suns.

December 20, 2017: Ball announced as 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 for high-school basketball players who have finished high school but want an alternative option to the NCAA. The logo of the JBA is an outline of Ball.

2017: Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers

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

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, sidelining him for several weeks.

February 15, 2018: Participation in Lip Sync Battle and Release of "Born 2 Ball" album

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

April 6, 2018: Jordan Crawford Wears ZO2s During 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 an arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to repair a torn meniscus.

2018: Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team

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

January 19, 2019: Ankle sprain against Rockets

On January 19, 2019, Lonzo Ball had a career-high seven assists in a quarter against the Houston Rockets. In the third quarter, he suffered a Grade 3 left ankle sprain, including a torn ligament, after colliding with James Ennis III. He left the game with 11 assists in 22 minutes.

July 6, 2019: Trade to New Orleans Pelicans

On July 6, 2019, Lonzo Ball, along with other players and draft picks, was traded by the Lakers to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Anthony Davis.

January 29, 2021: Matches career-high seven three-pointers against Bucks

On January 29, 2021, Lonzo Ball matched his then career-high seven three-pointers, and scored a season-high 27 points, in a 131–126 win over the Bucks.

August 8, 2021: Trade to Chicago Bulls

On August 8, 2021, Lonzo Ball was traded to the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade deal, with the Pelicans receiving Tomáš Satoranský, Garrett Temple and draft picks. He signed a four-year, $85 million contract extension with the Bulls.

January 20, 2022: Knee surgery announcement and expected absence

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