An offseason full of anticipation finally came to a head Thursday night as Los Angeles Lakers rookie and 2017 No. 2 overall pickLonzo Ballmade his NBA debut in a 108-92 loss to theLA Clippersat Staples Center.
ESPN reporters were on the ground covering all the top storylines, namely, his footwear, his family's presence and his play on the court.
Postgame
Quiet first game
Coach's take
Scenes from Staples
Ball family
Pregame notes