NBA Draft 2020: LaMelo Ball and Lonzo Ball become first brothers to be picked in top 5

NBA Draft 2020 garnered much excitement among fans and basketball pundits alike, as teams made ir picks ahead of new season. From Sheck Wes’ shock inclusion to Anthony Edwards being first pick, NBA Draft 2020 continued to make headlines. Draft also saw a piece of history being made after LaMelo Ball was selected as . 3 pick by Charlotte Hornets.

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LaMelo Ball Hornets' pick during NBA Draft 2020

LaMelo Ball, 19, was drafted by Charlotte Hornets as overall 3 pick in draft this week. point guard is set to make his mark in NBA after spending 2019-20 season with Illawarra Hawks in NBL Australia League. Despite seeing his season cut short due to a bruised foot, LaMelo Ball had a great season, with his performances earning him NBL Rookie of Year accolade. youngster ended campaign averaging 17.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.8 assists in 12 games.

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LaMelo Ball and Lonzo Ball make history after former’s NBA Draft 2020 pick

After LaMelo Ball was picked up by Hornets, it was pointed out how youngster along with his bror Lonzo Ball became first set of brors to be selected in top 5 in an NBA Draft. Lonzo Ball had spent a year with UCLA before being drafted by Lakers in 2017. tably, Lonzo Ball was . 2 overall pick at that time. 

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Lonzo Ball subsequently spent two years playing for Los Angeles, before being sent to New Orleans Pelicans as part of Anthony Davis trade. His first year with New Orleans saw him aver 11.8 points, 7.0 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game. achievement by brors bettered previous instance of two brors shining during an NBA Draft.

Interestingly, only or time two brors were picked in top 10 of Draft were Eugene Short, who was ninth overall in 1975, and his bror Purvis, who was picked fifth overall in 1978.

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Fans praise LaVar Ball's sons for iconic achievement

After LaMelo and Lonzo Ball made history, many fans took to social media to praise youngsters. Several fans already started debating about which of brors is a better player, while ors expressed ir excitement at seeing LaMelo Ball picked by Hornets. Fans and multiple publications also paid a tribute to LaVar Ball, praising former football player’s parenting and dedication after seeing his sons make NBA history.

Im Credits: LaMelo Ball Instagram, Lonzo Ball Instagram