July 5 , according to the latest report from famous jersey reporter Etienne Catalan, guard Lonzo Ball has confirmed that he will continue to wear his familiar No. 2 jersey in the NBA after joining the Cleveland Cavaliers. It is worth mentioning that the previous owner of the Cavaliers' No. 2 jersey was Ty Jerome, who played brilliantly last season.

Ty Jerome had a small explosion in his career in the 2023-24 season. Although his playing time was limited, he performed well in the Cavaliers' system and injected a stable rotation force into the team. He moved to the Memphis Grizzlies after the season and vacated the No. 2 jersey position for the Cavaliers.

Now, the jersey has been passed down to Lonzo Ball. In the past season, Ball played 35 games, averaging 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 36.6% and a three-point shooting percentage of 34.4%. Although the data is not amazing, his enthusiasm on the defensive end and his ability to organize and connect still have certain tactical value.

Cavaliers fans are both looking forward to Ball's joining the team and waiting to see him. On the one hand, he has a background of being the second pick in the draft and has a good vision; on the other hand, he has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, and whether he can find his rhythm again in the Cavaliers will be the key to the new season.

Although the No. 2 jersey is not a historical number for the Cavaliers, it has won a certain degree of recognition due to Jerome's efforts. Now Ball chooses to continue wearing this number, which also symbolizes that he hopes to continue his own basketball chapter in a new environment.

In the coming season, it will be worth looking forward to whether Lonzo Ball can take over the inheritance of the No. 2 jersey, be reborn in Cleveland, and become an important part of the Cavaliers' backcourt.