Lonzo Ball was one of the most talked about rookies in recent memory when he came into the NBA.
We literally followed his every move as he sold out Summer League arenas. We tracked what shoes he was wearing every game, his television appearances and literally every word his father was saying about him.
Looking back on it? Yeah, we were wilding, collectively. But that’s what we do! It’s not Lonzo Ball’s fault.
Patrick Beverley didn’t care. He didn’t like it one bit and he vowed to embarrass the rookie in his NBA debut when the Lakers played the Clippers.
Yes, it was absolutely and EXTREMELY petty. Every minute of it was mean…and we loved it.
Finally, three years and one trade later, Lonzo got his revenge on Pat Bev for being a jerk.
On Saturday, Ball shot a fadeaway jumper over Beverley from the post and delivered the worst insult you could possibly throw at another man — he called him short.
Ah, yes. Sweet, sweet vengeance. It’s such a beautiful thing.
Though, I’m sure now, Ball probably needs to be a bit careful. Knowing how intense Beverley is, he’ll probably add this moment to some insane list of reasons (some fictitious and some real) to make Ball’s life as awful as possible. Just because.
