Lonzo Ball exited the Lakers’ preseason matchup against the Denver Nuggets late Monday night when he appeared to tweak his ankle while attempting to block a shot.
Lonzo Ball tweaked his ankle, and Lakers fans freaked out
Lonzo’s just fine, but it could have been much worse
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Ball — the second-overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft — tried to walk it off but was eventually pulled from the game. He then went back to the locker room with a team trainer.
Ball’s ankle injury wasn’t serious at all. In fact, after his ankle was re-taped and he started the second half. But that didn’t stop Lakers fans from freaking out over the face of the franchise getting a stinger.
Count your blessings, Lakers fans. It could have been worse.
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