While he wasn’t selected himself for the All-Star game, few players have appeared happier about Brandon Ingram’s All-Star selection than Lonzo Ball. An advocate early on for Ingram this season, Ball was one of the first to congratulate Ingram in-person after Thursday’s announcement.
On Friday, Ball spoke to the media for the first time since Ingram’s selection following the Pelicans’ win over Memphis and reiterated his delight.
“I’m just proud of him. Happy for him. I’ve been saying it (that) I thought he was an All-Star. He’s been proving it all season and I feel like he’s going to only get better from here.”
Across the board, Ingram is having a career year. And only Ball and Josh Hart know how far Ingram has come this season not only after his on-court struggles in Los Angeles and the off-court scares with his blood clot.
The two have been not only linked due to the trade for Anthony Davis but have shared the on-court more than any other Pelican pairing this season. And while they’ll continue to be linked, seeing their friendship on display can only make one smile.
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