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Lonzo Ball Says He’s Glad He Didn’t Get Traded From The Pelicans: “In The End, I Didn’t Get Traded And I’m Where I Want To Be.”

Nico Martinez
Mar 31, 2021
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As one of the most highly-coveted young players in the league, Lonzo Ball’s upcoming free agency has been a major point of contention for the NBA community.

Ball, 23, is lauded for his shooting and defensive abilities, and is posting averages of 14.2 points, 5.6 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game on 38.5% shooting from downtown.

And while Zo’s name was floating around the rumor mill this deadline, the Pelicans guard expressed delight with staying put, saying that he’s “where he is supposed to be.”

(via Bleacher Report)

“I’m happy to be here. … In the end, I didn’t get traded and I’m where I want to be,” Ball told reporters. “What happened was supposed to happen, and I’m where I’m supposed to be at.”

Lonzo Ball: I'm happy to be here. .. In the end, I didn't get traded and I'm where I want to be.

"What happened was supposed to happen and I'm where I'm supposed to be at."

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) March 31, 2021

For those that have been following, Lonzo’s father, LaVar, recently made headlines for suggesting that his son was not happy in New Orleans and prefers to play in a bigger market.

Amid that noise, and reports that Zo is looking at signing in New York or Chicago. Of course, in the end, the young guard might not have a choice.

This summer, he will be a restricted free agent, meaning the Pelicans can match any offer that comes his way.

But we’ll see soon enough how much they value his presence on the team…

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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