Lonzo Ball Nationality

Lonzo Anderson Ball is a professional basketball player who has been in the NBA since 2017, after being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2017 NBA Draft. He was the second pick of the first round by the Lakers. As of October 2024, he plays for the Chicago Bulls as their guard. Ball is also a rap music enthusiast and writes his own lyrics. He has released albums, including the 'Born 2 Ball' album in 2018 and the BBA (Bounce Back Album) in 2020.

Additionally, Ball played for the New Orleans Pelicans from 2019 to 2021, before joining the Bulls in 2021. In college, he played for the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team at the University of California, Los Angeles, during the 2016-17 season. He played only during his freshman season at UCLA before declaring for the NBA draft in 2017.

What is Lonzo Ball's nationality?

Lonzo Ball holds American nationality. In 2017, he was named a Consensus first-team All-American, the NCAA season assists leader and won the Wayman Tisdale Award. He was also one of five finalists for the John R. Wooden Award and one of four finalists for the Naismith Trophy.

Lonzo Ball's Hometown

According to his college profile, Lonzo Ball's hometown is Chino Hills, California. He graduated from the Chino Hills High School in Chino Hills, California. He was named Naismith High School Player of the Year, the McDonald's All-American, and the California Mr. Basketball, all in 2016. He started playing basketball at the age of two. At the end of his high school career, Ball averaged a triple-double with averages of 23.9 points, 11.7 assists, and 11.3 rebounds per game.

Lonzo Ball's Birthplace

Lonzo Ball was born on October 27, 1997, to his parents, LaVar and Tina Ball, in Anaheim, California, United States. He has two younger brothers, Li’Angelo and LaMelo, both of whom are professional basketball players.