Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball has made headlines during his inaugural campaign with a slow start and overall poor shooting, overshadowing some of the ways he has positively impacted the team with his unselfish play and all-around contributions.
This positive impact has been missed as of late, with Ball sidelined with a left shoulder sprain.
The rookie point guard has been held out of the lineup in each of the Lakers' past two games, and the results for the team has been a pair of double-digit defeats. Following Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies, Lakers head coach Luke Walton discussed what Ball brings to the table, and what the team needs to do better in his absence.
Watch above.