Go Joe Bruin
Fansided

UCLA Basketball: 15 best former UCLA basketball players who had the best NBA careers

By Ryan Kay

Dec 11, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fan cutouts of Reggie Miller (left), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (center) and Bill Walton in the stands during the NCAA basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated Marquette 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fan cutouts of Reggie Miller (left), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (center) and Bill Walton in the stands during the NCAA basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated Marquette 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 16
Next
UCLA Basketball
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 518. . . . Lonzo Ball. 15

Top three traits: Ball-handling skills, physical attributes, and passing ability.

NBA

Lonzo Ball is a two-time All-Star and a member of the 2017 NBA All-Rookie First Team. He has played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls during his NBA career.

In the 2017-2018 season, Lonzo Ball was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, recognizing his impressive performance as a rookie.
On January 13, 2018, Lonzo Ball became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double at the age of 20 years and 15 days. He achieved this milestone during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Ball has shown improvement in his three-point shooting throughout his career. In the 2020-2021 season, he set a career-high in three-point shooting percentage at 37.8%, displaying his development as a shooter.

He is known for his rebounding and playmaking abilities. He has consistently contributed in these areas, often recording double-digit rebounds and assists in games.

NBA

Here are some of his accomplishments, awards, and achievements in the NBA:

NBA All-Rookie Second Team: 2018
NBA Summer League MVP: 2017
The youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double: 2017

UCLA

Important Achievements and Accomplishments:

An All-American in 2017
He was All-Pac-12 in 2017
Pac-12 Freshmen of the Year 2017
He was the NCAA Assist Leader in 2017

Career Stats while Playing at UCLA

Point per game: 14.6
Assists per game: 7.6
Field Goal %: 55.1
Three-point %: 41.2
Rebounds per game: 6.0