New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) brings the ball up court against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden. POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans' Lonzo Ball: All-Star honors are next career goal

Originally posted on Game 7 | By Charles Kruger | Last updated 5/6/21

Lonzo Ball matched a career high in points this past week when he dropped 33 on the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. His team ended up emerging from the outing with a 108-103 victory.

It has been that sort of year for the 23-year-old. Despite being the subject of never-ending trade speculation and gossip, Ball has quietly put together the best season of his young career.

So far in 2021, he is averaging 14.6 points,4.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists per outing, all while shooting a career-best 37.8% from beyond the arc and 41.6% from the field.

This past week, Ball sat down with Shams Charania of Stadium and discussed myriad topics. One in particular that stood out was what his next big career goal was.

Pelicans‘ Lonzo Ball sits down with @Stadium amid career year: “Being an All-Star is definitely my next goal on the list and I think that should be coming up pretty soon.” Also: Reconstructing jumper, lessons from a Lakers meeting speaking up for Julius Randle, LaMelo, more. pic.twitter.com/vo8VrlfLUO

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 3, 2021