LaMelo debuted for the JBA USA 's Team in a 120-118 victory over the Svendborg Rabbits of Denmark , during which he recorded a double-double of 31 points and 10 rebounds .
In the last game of the season on August 12 , Ball recorded a near triple-double of 34 points , 15 rebounds , and 9 assists , though he had 10 turnovers , as the Los Angeles Ballers won the JBA Finals over the Seattle Ballers 132–121 to be the inaugural champions of the JBA.  After the conclusion of the inaugural JBA season , Ball would be named one of 14 players to join the JBA USA Team for their 2018 international tour.
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