Earlier this week, Lonzo Ball attached himself to the two words that frighten New Orleans Pelicans fans.
Klutch Sports.
The 22-year-old announced Monday he was signing with the powerful agency headed by Rich Paul. That alone is newsworthy because of the history Paul and his agency have with New Orleans after the Anthony Davis saga.
But the move further raised eyebrows because it came just a few months after Ball and his two younger brothers — LaMelo and LiAngelo — announced they were signing with Roc Nation Sports.
It’s rare to see a player change agents twice in four months. It’s rarer to see that kind of move from a player searching for an extension with his current team.
Negotiations for a new deal with Ball were always going to be complicated because of his unique style of play and the Pelicans’ rebuild.
With uncertainty surrounding how much money will be available under the salary…
