2017 NBA Draft: Predictions For The Top Prospects In The NCAA Tournament

By Onie Dator | Mar 15, 2017

Feb 22, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Mitch Lightfoot (44), guard Frank Mason III (0) and guard Josh Jackson (11) celebrate with the Big 12 championship hats and shirts after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 87-68 at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) controls the ball against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

Most Viewed or Watched: Lonzo Ball (PG, UCLA)

His dad, LaVar Ball, has been making the headlines a lot recently, mostly to Mr. Daddy Ball’s exaggerated comments – (e.g. Lonzo should be given a $1 Billion shoe endorsement deal) and out of this world comparisons (e.g. Lonzo Ball is better than Steph Curry).

Some people may end up watching some UCLA games just to see if this kid is really as good as what his dad is saying. They may end up being the most watched third seed because of the attention that Lonzo Ball will, inevitably, get.

Whether Lonzo Ball plays well or not, it would not be enough to gauge how he would perform in the NBA. Yet, this tournament, in which all eyes are on him, would be the very first time Lonzo Ball would feel the heat and burden of all the comments that his dad blatantly said and proclaimed to the whole world.