Magic Johnson: Lonzo Ball ready for breakout season after tweaking | Bleacher's report

Los Angeles Lakers basketball president, Magic Johnson, believes second-year scorer Lonzo Ball is ready for a rush season after refining his shooting mechanisms over the summer.

According to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com, Johnson told reporters Thursday that Ball's new shot was "gorgeous".

The legend of the Lakers said:

"We explained that this would be the biggest off-season and he could be on the field, but his shot was very good, he had only two or three things to do and that led to the basket, finished and got the mid-range to get his shot where he is in balance. "

Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka co-authored Johnson's assessment:

"I think his shot is unbelievable, he was there every day, he was one of the most committed guys in the off season, and the way he pulls the ball is a lot smoother now.

One of the things about his academic metrics is that he was an exceptional three point shooter. With this team, with so many different ball manipulators, I think it's a strength for him. If he pushes him in front of someone and that he runs and fills a place, and that he's a catch-and-shoot player, he'll have the ability, I think, to be a good shooter. "

Ball, who shot 41.2% against three in his only season at UCLA, was not as successful as a rookie.

In 52 games, the second choice of 2017 has won 36.0% of his total attempts, including 30.5% of distance. According to NBA.com, he was also a 45.1% shot on the free throw line and converted only 33.7% of his shoot-and-shoot opportunities. player tracking data.

On the medical side, Pelinka revealed that Ball had been "100%" allowed to resume basketball after an out-of-season surgery to attack a torn left knee meniscus. Mike Trudell.

However, Pelinka warned that the Lakers would release Ball at a training camp since he was sidelined throughout the summer.

"Because he has not played the NBA five against five for four or five months, there is a progression to be made."

Ball and the Lakers will present their 2018-19 season on Oct. 18 against the Portland Trail Blazers.