NBA: LeBron lauds Lonzo

At the Cavaliers’ shootaround Monday, LeBron James said Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball — who last Saturday became the youngest NBA player to post a triple-double — is on his way to becoming “probably a great point guard.” At 20 years and 15 days, Ball was five days younger than James was when he first hit double digits in points, assists and rebounds in a single game. Told of LeBron’s comment, Ball told ESPN: “It’s motivation. Personally, LeBron, if he says that it’s like an honour. So I’m gonna work and keep trying to get better every day.”