Are the Arrested UCLA Basketball Players Really That Stupid?

Three UCLA basketball players — including LiAngelo Ball, the brother of Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball — were arrested for shoplifting during the team’s trip to China on Tuesday.

David Pompeii has some thoughts about that.

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