Lonzo Ball Considering Workout For 76ers

[RealGM Wiretap]

Lonzo Ball is considering working out for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Philadelphia owns the third overall pick, directly behind the Los Angeles Lakers, who are Ball's preferred choice.

A final decision will be made once Ball's agent, Harrison Gaines, and Sixers general manager Bryan Colangelo have had an extensive conversation centered on the identity of the team.

Ben Simmons is expected to play the role of primary ballhandler for the 76ers, which is a concern for Ball as a point guard.

Danny Ainge recently said Ball had declined to work out for them for a chance to be selected No. 1 overall by the Boston Celtics.

Via Chris Haynes/ESPN

[Donnyxc]

I could see this happening. Markelle to Boston, LAL pass on him for Fox (Magic is high on De'Aaron), Philly gets their marquee future guard. God help you guys in Philly with the Big Baller Brand.

[macNcheese3]

It would be in his best interest to workout for a couple of times at least in the top 5.

[MaxRider]

What? Not confident enough Lakers will pick him?

[malgus]

What? Not confident enough Lakers will pick him?

If they don't pick him, he might fall a long way.

[MaxRider]

What? Not confident enough Lakers will pick him?

If they don't pick him, he might fall a long way.

I thought all signs is saying Lakers will
He and his father love Lakers and Magic likes him
what could go wrong?
I guess Josh Jackson or De'Aaron Fox has a really good workout

[Thatmetricsdude]

What? Not confident enough Lakers will pick him?

If they don't pick him, he might fall a long way.

I'm not sure the Lakers will draft him but I don't see him falling past the Kings especially is Fox is gone

[Veggamattic]

I'm already sick of this diva.

[blitz41]

Seems odd to skip working out for the celts, but not the 76ers.

[12footrim]

I could see this happening. Markelle to Boston, LAL pass on him for Fox (Magic is high on De'Aaron), Philly gets their marquee future guard. God help you guys in Philly with the Big Baller Brand.

Hard to be a "big baller" when he' d be riding Boston's bench That's probably why he wants to stay away from Boston because he's not going to start or be a top usage guy any time soon likely.

[luss54321]

Do you really want Ben Simmons as your primary ball handler...? He averaged 4.8 APG and 3.4 TO's in college.

[madmaxmedia]

Do you really want Ben Simmons as your primary ball handler...? He averaged 4.8 APG and 3.4 TO's in college.

I think Lonzo and Simmons would make a great pair, since Lonzo is not ball dominant. He's willingly moves the ball when it favors the overall team, not just when there's specifically an assist to be created. So that could put the ball in Simmons hands in a lot of reasonably favorable scenarios where he then is able to create and pass as well.

There's other considerations (defense, shooting, other teammates, etc.), but as far those 2 guys go I think they could actually work well together to improve overall team offensive efficiency.

[the_process]

Do you really want Ben Simmons as your primary ball handler...? He averaged 4.8 APG and 3.4 TO's in college.

Short answer: yes.

[the_process]

Seems odd to skip working out for the celts, but not the 76ers.

Lavar is just trolling Boston IMO. Lonzo isn't working out anywhere but LA.

[MaxRider]

Seems odd to skip working out for the celts, but not the 76ers.

either he knows Celtics won't pick him or he's worrying about playing time in Boston

[12footrim]

Do you really want Ben Simmons as your primary ball handler...? He averaged 4.8 APG and 3.4 TO's in college.

Short answer: yes.

Considering he's a non shooting threat with a busted shot that doesn't even know if he's shooting with the correct hand, where would you rather him be? Playing off the ball for spot up shots? He almost needs to ball in his hands so he can distribute or drive to have offensive value.

[arasu]

Do you really want Ben Simmons as your primary ball handler...? He averaged 4.8 APG and 3.4 TO's in college.

Short answer: yes.

Considering he's a non shooting threat with a busted shot that doesn't even know if he's shooting with the correct hand, where would you rather him be? Playing off the ball for spot up shots? He almost needs to ball in his hands so he can distribute or drive to have offensive value.

He is known for playing well off the ball and spotting up. His shot may be ugly, but it goes in. The Warriors use multiple playmakers, so why wouldn't the 76ers?

For a player who was such a focal point offensively and who generated so many scoring opportunities for his teammates, the ball didn't stick with Ball, allowing other players to serve as playmakers and encouraging constant movement from his teammates. - Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Lonzo-Ball-7229/ ©DraftExpress

He was fairly consistent as a catch and shoot player, connecting on 44.6% of his catch and shoot shots, per Synergy, despite the fact that a majority of them came from three-point range and the fact that over 68% of them were contested. - Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Lonzo-Ball-7229/ ©DraftExpress

One, perhaps unexpected, area where Ball contributes offensively is cutting off the ball, something he did more than most point guards because of the presence of Aaron Holiday sharing the backcourt frequently. Ball has a real knack for lulling his defender to sleep off the ball, then using hard backdoor cuts to create scoring opportunities. His athleticism comes to light in these instances, and he has the ability to rise up and throw down lobs with regularity. 48% of Ball's non-transition baskets at the rim were assisted, which highlights both his ability to move off the ball along with his struggles creating his own shot off the dribble. - Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Lonzo-Ball-7229/ ©DraftExpress

[12footrim]

Short answer: yes.

Considering he's a non shooting threat with a busted shot that doesn't even know if he's shooting with the correct hand, where would you rather him be? Playing off the ball for spot up shots? He almost needs to ball in his hands so he can distribute or drive to have offensive value.

He is known for playing well off the ball and spotting up. His shot may be ugly, but it goes in. The Warriors use multiple playmakers, so why wouldn't the 76ers?

For a player who was such a focal point offensively and who generated so many scoring opportunities for his teammates, the ball didn't stick with Ball, allowing other players to serve as playmakers and encouraging constant movement from his teammates. - Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Lonzo-Ball-7229/ ©DraftExpress

He was fairly consistent as a catch and shoot player, connecting on 44.6% of his catch and shoot shots, per Synergy, despite the fact that a majority of them came from three-point range and the fact that over 68% of them were contested. - Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Lonzo-Ball-7229/ ©DraftExpress

One, perhaps unexpected, area where Ball contributes offensively is cutting off the ball, something he did more than most point guards because of the presence of Aaron Holiday sharing the backcourt frequently. Ball has a real knack for lulling his defender to sleep off the ball, then using hard backdoor cuts to create scoring opportunities. His athleticism comes to light in these instances, and he has the ability to rise up and throw down lobs with regularity. 48% of Ball's non-transition baskets at the rim were assisted, which highlights both his ability to move off the ball along with his struggles creating his own shot off the dribble. - Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Lonzo-Ball-7229/ ©DraftExpress

He shot 3 freaking three pointers in college. You really think he can shoot or be a threat in the NBA

The guy writes with one hand and shoots with the other. That's the problem.

He also finishes around the basket with the hand he writes with clearly he should be shooting with that hand. There is a video that address this all clearly I've seen on these boards before. He's not even shooting with his best hand. How are you going to fix that.

[12footrim]

.

Here I found an old post for you.


http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2016/2/16/10966798/ben-simmons-nba-draft-scouting-report-jump-shot

Just look at this crap


Some guy tracked Simmions shots and he finished with his right hand 81.5% of the time on non jumpers. Left had 3.8%. Great gif on there as well that even when the easier shot is with the left his instinct is to finish with his right.

He's so screwed up he jumps off his right foot and finishes with his right hand to which is a no no unless you want to be more likely to get blocked. Basically I don't think he's ever going to have a reliable jumper when he's not even shooting with his best hand.

How do you even learn to shoot with the wrong hand, much less when your father is a pro basketball player and you are around coaches and pros your formative years. Mind blowing.

[MaseInYourFace]

Seems odd to skip working out for the celts, but not the 76ers.

either he knows Celtics won't pick him or he's worrying about playing time in Boston

I remember Lavar saying in an interview Celts had Isaiah already and there was not enough playing time there. How about what Lonzo wants though?