High school basketball in the 2000’s was all about nationally televising the best games and taking it mainstream. The 2010’s was all about that popularity taking the high school game global. That’s clearly evident on the 2010’s Ballislife All-Decade All-American Elite Team headlined by Australian Ben Simmons.

In episode No. 23 of our “In The Paint Show,” Ron and Dev cover a bunch of hot topics, including the Lakers’ latest drama with three special guests: former Laker Duane Cooper, SoCal New Group beat reporter Kyle Goon and NBA Draft analyst Rashad Phillips of Sports Talk 2319.

Hosts Devin Ugland and Ronnie Flores give their takes on the Elite Eight games this past weekend and preview the upcoming Final Four featuring Virginia vs. Auburn and Michigan State vs. Texas Tech

The 2019 Ballislife All-American Game presented by Eastbay will take place on Saturday, May 4, at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, Calif.

In episode No. 10 of our “In The Paint Show,” Ron and Devin go in on the ongoing saga surrounding the Pelicans-Lakers trade talks. Did both parties screw up? They also talk Brady-Jordan and six rings and preview the upcoming CIF Southern Section Open Division Playoffs AKA Open Madness!

In episode No. 9 of our “In The Paint Show,” Ron and Dev go in on the Anthony Davis saga, as things are happening so fast the fellas can hardly keep up! Listen in now before The Brow gets traded! They also dish on Nike Extravaganza and upcoming CIFSS Open Division playoffs!

There have been 17 players in NBA history to rack up a triple-double before they were legally allowed to buy a drink. The latest to make …(Read more)

After averaging a league-high 52 points a game, LiAngelo Ball scored a league-high 58 points during the JBA’s first playoff game on Friday. Unlike most of …(Read more)

Remember that awful video of Kyle Kuzma, dressed like a pimp, roasting teammate Lonzo Ball for the “Player Haters Ball?” Well, Zo responded by channeling Pusha T …(Read more)

No, this isn’t a Lonzo & Gelo Ball music video directed by late 90s Hype Williams. It’s a promo for the THIRD SEASON(!) of Ball In …(Read more)

Check out LiAngelo Ball’s FULL scrimmage highlights from the 2018 Professional Basketball Combine. LiAngelo Ball is the brother of Lakers PG Lonzo Ball and hopes to …(Read more)

We live in a sugar rush world where everything  — the latest song by an artist, latest film by an actor or director, the latest video …(Read more)

2015 Adidas Nations mixtape featuring Dennis Smith, Lonzo Ball, Trevon Duval, Jaylen Hands, Bam Adebayo and many more familiar faces! Even Markelle Fultz was there!

LiAngelo Ball highlights from today’s Ballislife Weekly Showcase Game (FB.com/BallislifeTV) of Vytautas’ big win in the LKL. Melo didn’t get no love though, what do you …(Read more)

Fuck you injuries! You allowed Karl “What’s child support?” Malone to play 80+ games in 17 out of 18 seasons but you can’t allow me to …(Read more)

LiAngelo Ball scored 72 points today for BC Vytautas to tie his career high! Gelo also declared for the 2018 NBA Draft! LiAngelo Ball scored 72 …(Read more)

After making just 6-of-36 threes over his last seven games, Lonzo Ball attempted 12 threes against the Pelicans on Thursday. He made one of those 12 …(Read more)

After scoring 12 of his 23 points in the 4th quarter of the Lakers satisfying win over the Denver Nuggets, Isaiah Thomas tossed the ball to …(Read more)

It’s not often you see a winning team feel (a tiny bit) bad for the losing one but (sort of tiny) Isaiah Thomas and the Lakers …(Read more)

It’s been a while since we have seen Lonzo Ball on the court but there’s no shortage of news about him and his family. The soon-to-be …(Read more)

Since LaVar Ball landed in Lithuania, Lonzo Ball has averaged 11.8 PTS, 8.8 REBS, 7 ASTS, 3 STLS, 2.8 3PTS (3 straight double-doubles) and the Lakers …(Read more)

Maybe LeBron’s (not so) secret pep talk last week boosted Ball’s confidence. On Friday night, Lonzo Ball knocked down five-of-six threes (9-16 FG) and finished with …(Read more)

THE REQUEST Before LeBron and Lonzo Ball took the court to play in the Cavs entertaining 121-112 victory over the Lakers on Thursday night, LeBron took …(Read more)

Lonzo Ball made his MSG debut on Tuesday and I was praying for a sideline argument between LaVar Ball and the OG trash-talking NBA fan, Spike …(Read more)

So let’s be honest here, UCLA and Head Coach Steve Alford has killed when it comes to recruiting elite point guards. Lonzo Ball,Jaylen Hands, and now …(Read more)

The most praised and most criticized of this year’s impressive batch of NBA rookies took the court on Thursday. And neither disappointed the teams that drafted …(Read more)

The Lakers came in Philly on a five-game losing streak. One of the positives during this losing streak has been the play of rising star Brandon …(Read more)

Back in the Summer League, Lonzo Ball recorded a triple-double while wearing a pair of Adidas Harden shoes. On Sunday, Lonzo had the chance to play …(Read more)

Most people consider a player on a winning team dunking in the final seconds of a victory to be disrespectful. I don’t think it’s a big …(Read more)

If you fell asleep midway through the second half of Wednesday’s Lakers and Warriors game, billed as Lonzo Ball’s first duel against Steph Curry — the …(Read more)

On Wednesday, we finally got the rematch between rookies Lonzo Ball and De’Aaron Fox. The rematch we have been waiting for since Fox dropped 39 points …(Read more)

“They’re soft. They don’t know how to coach my son. I know how to coach him. I tell him to go get the victory. Stop messing …(Read more)

It would be an understatement to say Lonzo Ball has a lot of off-the-court distractions to deal with. He can’t even get a hair cut without …(Read more)

On Friday afternoon, a video of Lonzo Ball taking jumpers in practice made its rounds around the internet. Why? Did he make 20 or 30 in …(Read more)

Lost in the headlines Joel Embiid dominating the Lakers (career-high 46 points with 15 rebounds, 7 blocks and 7 assists) on Wednesday night was how good Ben Simmons …(Read more)

Earlier in the week, Bucks coach said Jason Kidd said comparisons between him and Lonzo Ball is “a stretch” (even though their numbers after 11 games …(Read more)

The last time John Wall and Lonzo Ball met on the court, “No mercy” Wall missed 15 of his 22 shots, failed to get a double-double …(Read more)

If you were just following the Lakers and Celtics game on social media, you probably thought Kyrie Irving scored at least 30 points and dished out …(Read more)

After watching Lonzo Ball get outscored 32-0 by Damian Lillard during the Lakers loss to the Blazers, the TNT ‘Inside the NBA’ crew discussed Ball’s offensive …(Read more)

In one corner, we have Damian Lillard aka Dame DOLLA, the adidas-wearing rapper/baller some consider the most underrated point guard in the NBA. In the other …(Read more)