After the fanfare, 19-year-old LiAngelo Ball and 16-year-old brother LaMelo on Friday finally started shooting hoops in the small basketball arena where they will soon have to start living up to their star billing playing for BC Prienu Vytautas. Then, while signing a Lakers cap, a local fan asked when all three Ball brothers would be playing in Los Angeles. The town is putting a lot of faith in the Ball brothers to lead BC Prienai to glory. In basketball-crazy Lithuania, basketball is often dubbed the "second religion" and attracts huge crowds to arenas even at small towns. With the Ball brothers planning a longer stay, the locals are ensuring they feel at home.

Source: ABC News January 05, 2018 18:11 UTC