Lonzo Ball recovered from his disappointing debut and showed why the NBA world is enamored with him

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July 10, 2017 9:26 PM

Lonzo Ball and his father LaVar grabbed more headlines than any player in the draft, and over the weekend the NBA world got their first look at him on the court

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After months of waiting that included bold predictions, laughs, and general absurdity, the NBA world finally got their first look at Lonzo Ball during his Summer League debut with the Los Angeles Lakers over the weekend.

Online, some of those who have not bought into the Big Baller Brand hype took a moment to roast Lonzo on his lackluster showing.

Thankfully for the Ball family, Lonzo didn't have to wait long for his shot at redemption, as the Lakers had another Summer League game the very next day in a matchup against the Boston Celtics and their 2017-draftee standout Jayson Tatum.

In front of the first-ever, sold-out crowd in Summer League history, Ball put up a triple-double with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists on the night. Ball's superior court vision was on full display for the packed house, as many of his assists came from impressive and unexpected angles.

This no-look dish to Ivica Zubac was another highlight of the night, much to the delight of Magic Johnson.

After the game, Lonzo was encouraged by his improved performance but still disappointed by the result, a loss.

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