When De'Aaron Fox and Lonzo Ball faced off in the NCAA Tournament, Fox got the best of his UCLA rival. With 39 points on 13-of-20 shooting, Fox lead the Wildcats past Ball and company and into the Elite Eight.
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NBA prospect De'Aaron Fox says rival Lonzo Ball's rookie year will be 'extremely tough'
The Kentucky standout made the comments while speaking with Sports Illustrated before the draft.
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Fox goes on to say that he thinks Lonzo might not have the easiest of rookie seasons.
“He put a target on his neck. Not his back," said Fox. "He's gonna be good, but his first year in the league is going to be extremely tough."
Fox added that because of Ball's high profile, he believes everyone will be looking to play him hard.
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