Relive Lonzo Ball's NBA debut

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Monday, October 23, 2017

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