Lonzo Ball is ready for a "breakout season" after spending the offseason studying film and working on his shot, according to Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson.

Ball didn't have as strong of a rookie season as many expected, averaging 10.2 points with 6.9 assists and 7.2 rebounds. Johnson explained Ball made the decision to alter his form after shooting just 36 percent from the field and 30.5 percent from 3-point range last season. After making some adjustments, the guard's new shot looks "beautiful, "Johnson told reporters Thursday.

"We explained that this is going to be the most important offseason, and while he could be on the court, his shot looked great," Johnson said, via ESPN . "He is going to be ready to have a breakout season and build on what he did last season, because it was only a couple of things he had to do better, and that was driving to the basket, finish and get the midrange in terms of getting his shot where he is on balance. It is not his shot. He just has to be on balance. ... I am excited for Lonzo, and he is going to be fine."

Johnson explained Ball brings the ball more in front and doesn't change his motion as much when he sets and releases his shot, according to ESPN.

General manager Rob Pelinka echoed Johnson, saying Ball's new shot "looks incredible."

"He was here every day. He was one of the most committed guys this offseason," Pelinka said. "The way he's shooting the ball looks a lot more fluid now.

"One of the things about his college metrics is he was an outstanding 3-point shooter. With this team, with so many different ball handlers, I think that's a strength for him. If he pushes it ahead to someone and runs and fills a spot, and he's a catch-and-shoot player, he's going to have the ability, I think, to be a good shooter."

Ball has been dealing with a knee after undergoing surgery in July to repair a torn meniscus. While he is expected to be ready for training camp, Ball won’t be ready for 5-on-5 scrimmages when the Lakers' training camp begins Monday.