Copyright 2020 NBA G League Media Ventures, LLC. [68] Ball was not selected at the 2018 NBA draft. LiAngelo Ball is the middle Ball brother, seeing his older brother Lonzo playing for the Pelicans after being draft second overall, and younger brother LaMelo projected to go within the top five picks of the 2020 NBA Draft. He joined the team as a practice player shortly after the G League Winter Showcase earlier this month. [31] On January 20, 2017, Ball scored 60 points in a 136–93 win over Los Osos High School. https://t.co/Bi4kaLKEAx, — Joe Mussatto (@joe_mussatto) December 29, 2019. 10 Chino Hills' LiAngelo Ball score a whopping 56 points", "LiAngelo Ball scores 72 points in latest Chino Hills scoring outburst", "LiAngelo Ball goes for 65 points – seven below his season high", "LiAngelo Ball scores 60 as Chino Hills wins 55th game in a row", "LiAngelo Ball goes for 52 as Chino Hills wins its 57th consecutive game", "Bishop Montgomery sinks Chino Hills' Ball party", "All-area boys basketball: Chino Hills' LiAngelo Ball is Player of the year", "2016–17 MaxPreps High School Boys Basketball All-American Team", "Highlights from LiAngelo Ball's Senior Year Are Here", "LaVar Ball says LaMelo and LiAngelo will play for the Lakers by 2020", "NBA Draft Dispatch: Dissecting the LiAngelo Ball Fuss", "Bruins hoping 'dry run' will help them prepare for season opener", "Why neither NBA teams nor top European clubs are likely to want LiAngelo Ball", "LiAngelo Ball quiet in UCLA basketball's exhibition win", "U.C.L.A. LiAngelo officially withdrew from UCLA in December 2017 without playing in a single game for the Bruins. Especially not in a City that the NBA team across the street is in the midst of a heated NBA Playoff race. That is understandable, it is a G-League contract first of all, but it is also a player that is widely viewed as a gimmick. 1 Chino Hills caps unbeaten regular season with 92–72 win over Etiwanda", "Chino Hills defeats Sierra Canyon, 105–83, for first section title", "Top-ranked Chino Hills finishes perfect season with a flurry", "Chino Hills dominates California All-State basketball honors", "Chino Hills' Lonzo Ball is 2016 Daily Bulletin boys basketball player of the year", "Watch No. The Ball family, for example, has spent the last few months together in the family's mansion in Chino Hills. For as much as the rankings matter, LiAngelo was the lowest-rated recruit of the trio of brothers. A three-star recruit and UCLA signee, he decided to forgo college basketball after being suspended for shoplifting in China before the 2017–18 season. [74] On August 12, Ball matched his season high of 58 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists in a Finals victory over the Seattle Ballers and was subsequently named Finals MVP. He later played in the Junior Basketball Association (JBA), a league founded by his father, before joining the G League at the end of 2019–20. [39] Having already committed to play for the UCLA Bruins as a high school sophomore, Ball signed a letter of intent on November 2, 2016, and enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles on June 1, 2017. If he’s right about himself, it could lead to a much bigger role moving forward. In a related move, Oklahoma City has waived center Tyler Davis. While Lonzo was a quarterback, LiAngelo and LaMelo caught passes. Like his older brother Lonzo, LiAngelo committed to play collegiate basketball at UCLA. LiAngelo Ball, the middle brother of Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, joined the Thunder’s NBA G-League affiliate, the OKC Blue as a practice player. [23] On February 11, he led all scorers with 32 points against Etiwanda High School, as Chino Hills finished the regular season with a 27–0 record. Obviously, this year's draft is unlike any other. LiAngelo Ball has joined the Oklahoma City Blue as a practice player. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. Listed at 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) and 230 pounds (104 kg), he plays the shooting guard and small forward positions. That means, yes, free agency and trades, but it also means scouting players in preparation for the draft. LaMelo Ball confirms he spoke with the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Please check your email for a confirmation. LiAngelo Ball will sign a G League contract with the Oklahoma City Blue for the remainder of the season, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. OKLAHOMA CITY, March 9, 2020 – The Oklahoma City Blue has acquired forward LiAngelo Ball, the team announced today. Earlier this week, Dort made a radio appearance on TSN 690 in his hometown of Montreal, Canada. Your privacy is safe with us. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Oklahoma City Thunder and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. [18] In December 2015, Ball scored 32 points to upset top-ranked Montverde Academy in the City of Palms Classic quarterfinals. [36] In addition, he averaged 33.8 points per game as a senior, leading the state of California in scoring. [1][2] As a seven-year-old, he also began playing flag football with his brothers. [5][6] Ball helped Chino Hills reach its first-ever CIF Southern Section Open Division championship game. There is no need for Sam Presti, or the OKC Blue to sign LiAngelo Ball unless they believe in his development. LiAngelo Ball’s basketball career was derailed after a short stint in college. [2][3][4], Ball played basketball for four years at Chino Hills High School in Chino Hills, California. Terms of Use The only of the trio not to appear in an NBA game, LiAngelo, latched onto a G League team just... One of the few small upsides to the pandemic has been the ability for families to spend time together that they may have otherwise had. While the team certainly received plaudits in the moment and the immediate aftermath of their season, the season has aged tremendously as more and more members of that starting lineup near the NBA. In that time, the family has made a couple of big moves, most notably signing with Roc Nation Sports after leaving Creative Artists Agency prior to the global lockdown. According to Joe Mussatto of the Oklahoman, LiAngelo – the middle Ball brother – has joined the Oklahoma City Thunder’s G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue, as a practice player. As a freshman, he started alongside his older brother, Lonzo. Now, with 18 games left in the G-League regular season, Ball … According to Joe Mussatto of the Oklahoman, LiAngelo – the middle Ball brother – has joined the Oklahoma City Thunder’s G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue, as a practice player. Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman first reported the story on Sunday afternoon. This move also helps in the Summer, the Summer League roster featuring LiAngelo Ball, and hopefully two new NBA Draft picks, will be fun to watch! [10] On September 14, he scored 35 points with seven three-pointers to win the Ron Massey Memorial Fall Hoops Classic. While the team certainly received plaudits in the moment and the immediate aftermath of their season, the season has aged tremendously as more and more members of that starting lineup near the NBA. [60] On February 11, he made his first start, recording 13 points in a 97–95 victory over Šiauliai. [32] Seven days later, he registered 52 points and 10 three-pointers in a victory against Damien High School. A host of Tik Toks and Instagram videos with friends indicate they have at least enjoyed their time together. "[26], On November 29, Ball scored 56 points in a 121–89 win over Lutheran High School of Orange County. Listed at 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) and 230 pounds (104 kg), he plays the shooting guard and small forward positions. It's routine for G League teams to bring … [69], On July 9, 2018, Ball signed with the Los Angeles Ballers of the Junior Basketball Association, a league founded by his father as an alternative to college basketball. In late December, LiAngelo Ball joined the OKC Blue as a practice player and began getting back into basketball shape. [71] Ball was named to the West roster for the JBA All-Star Game and was named co-MVP of the game after scoring 39 points. The Ball brothers were the surest candidates to earn spots in the NBA and two of three will fulfill that in Lonzo and LaMelo Ball. [19][20] He scored 40 points in a semifinal win over High Point Christian Academy and won the tournament. If you are working out with the Blue and playing for the Blue, the goal is to eventually grow into a player that is useful across the street. LiAngelo Ball, the middle brother of Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, has joined the Oklahoma City Blue as a practice player, a Thunder spokesman confirmed to The Oklahoman on Sunday. As a result, it appears the family has bonded together again. It also appears the time together led to Lonzo committing to the future of Big Baller Brand. Please check your email for a confirmation. LiAngelo Ball smiles as the crowd sings "Happy Birthday" (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images). While that won’t do much for his chances to crack a G League roster elsewhere, it gives him a legitimate opportunity to make a good impression on the Thunder’s front office for either this season or next season. As a result, it appears the family has bonded together again. His father, LaVar, also grew into a media personality in 2017. By accessing any information beyond this page, you agree to abide by the NBA.com All rights reserved. [49][50] Ball was suspended indefinitely from the UCLA basketball program. The goal for a Blue player is to make that walk over from the Cox Convention Center to Chesapeake Energy Arena. Davis was acquired on Nov. 29. Ball began working out with the Blue as a practice player in late December. It also appears the time together led to Lonzo committing to the future of Big Baller Brand. Aside from a treasure trove of draft pick credits due to be paid over the next several years, the team has some nice young pieces including a pair of Canadian studs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort. On Tuesday ahead of a huge regular-season matchup with the L.A. Clippers, the OKC Thunder made some waves throughout the NBA community when ESPN announced the team would ink LiAngelo Ball to a G-League contract. This page was last edited on 16 October 2020, at 22:06. No matter who you sign in the G-League though, you are not selling tickets. So why would this signing be bigger than you think? Ball has a signature shoe by his father's company, Big Baller Brand, and a role on his family's Facebook Watch reality show Ball in the Family. https://lonzowire.usatoday.com/2020/03/11/liangelo-ball-news-lonzo-lamelo-nba-g-league-oklahoma-city-blue/, The New Orleans Pelicans are playing at a historically fast pace, Zylan Cheatham, Josh Gray recalled to Pelicans from G League, Josh Hart says Lonzo Ball's improved shot is huge for Pelicans offense, LaVar Ball discusses allowing Lonzo, LaMelo to sign with brands, leave Big Baller Brand, Report: LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards likely to battle for top pick by Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball signature shoe, clothing line for Puma a possibility in the future.