5 Reasons Why Lakers' Rookie Lonzo Ball Is Not A Bust
It's hard to argue that the second pick of the 2017 NBA Draft is under more of a microscope than the guy that was taken before him, but that is the case for Los Angeles Lakers' point guard Lonzo Ball.
Having an outspoken father like LaVar Ball along with the fact that he's playing in Los Angeles means the good and bad will both be magnified. There has definitely been some good and bad in Lonzo's game in this young NBA season.
There have been triple-doubles, but there have also been four games where he has scored three points or less, including a zero-point effort against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 2nd.
While it is still way too early to judge whether or not Ball is a bust for the Lakers at the second overall draft position, there is some proof just 20 games into Ball's young career that he's not a bust.
This article will take a look at five reasons that stand out.
#5 The assist to turnover ratio is best among rookies
Assist to turnover ratio is a very important stat for a point guard. It shows how careful the player is with the ball; while being able to make plays for his team at the same time.
Through 20 games into the season, Ball has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.68; which is the best amount all qualified rookies in the NBA (played in 70% of the team's games on the season so far).
His assist to turnover ratio rank in the entire league is not bad either, as he is currently tied for 20th. If he increased his ratio by half of a point, he would be ranked in the top ten.