LeBron James: Guys Absolutely Want To Play With Lonzo Ball

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LeBron James: Guys Absolutely Want To Play With Lonzo Ball 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Wed Dec 13, 2017 1:26 pm

LeBron James praised the way Lonzo Ball has handled his rookie season. James also sees parallels to his own rookie season in what Ball is experiencing. 


"The kid hasn't said anything," James told ESPN when asked about the hype surrounding Ball. "It's been everybody else. So, I love his humility. He goes out, every time someone asks him a question, he says, 'This is not about me, man. I just want to win. I don't care about what I did.' I seen he had a triple-double one game and they lost. He was like, 'I don't care. We lost.'


"So, can I draw any parallel to my experience? I mean, of course. I guess when you're drafted to a franchise, they want you to kind of be the savior. And it takes a while. I mean, listen, man, this guy is 20-something games into his pro career. S--- doesn't happen [that fast]. Here it goes again, it goes back to my instant oatmeal [quote]: Everybody wants it right away. Can he play ball? Absolutely. The kid can play ball. Do guys want to play with him? Absolutely, because it's a guy who is not about him. It's about the success of the team. And he gives the ball up, and he passes the ball, and there's energy behind the ball."

Via Dave McMenamin/ESPN

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Post#2 » by Dino353 » Wed Dec 13, 2017 1:28 pm

Confirmed Lebron to LA.
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Post#3 » by hyberx » Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:27 pm

Who wouldn't want to play with a guy who can't shoot a lick and has to pass you the ball?
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Post#4 » by nguyen925 » Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:33 pm

Eventually his dad either needs to be pushed out the the media light (unlikely) or Lonzo needs to get to a respectable FG%. If he doesn't he'll be scrutinized more than Rubio if the Lakers end up resigning him after his rookie contract is up. His shot is what it is, he can definitely make it work, look at Shawn Marion, Peja Stojakovic, or Kevin Martin. As he grows either he'll embrace his adversity or it'll be his downfall.

Highly unlikely LeBron spends his remaining years playing for the rebuilding Lakers. Even if another star player goes over there, I doubt he'll have the patience to make that team work without a good existing foundation.
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Post#5 » by Chucky_Atkins7 » Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:51 pm

hyberx wrote:Who wouldn't want to play with a guy who can't shoot a lick and has to pass you the ball?

doing much effort in the game wont help you win games anyway. I remember the guy who used to play for the Pistons, Josh Smith, when after the rebound, he loves to run the fastbreak and blow as many layups as he can, all the while ignoring his teammates. Magic got to stop smoking pot and do something with LoLzo, trade him as soon as he can is the best scenario, releasing his contract also not a big deal, considering that he has a rookie contract.
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Post#6 » by tidho » Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:06 pm

Dino353 wrote:Confirmed Lebron to LA.


Nah.

Confirmed media will talk about this until Christmas.

You know LeBron's game on the court, but by now you should recognize it off the court too.
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Post#7 » by spikeslovechild » Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:14 pm

hyberx wrote:Who wouldn't want to play with a guy who can't shoot a lick and has to pass you the ball?



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Post#8 » by Barcs » Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:26 pm

Lebron is definitely trying to start his broadcasting career early.
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Post#9 » by CelticsWin5 » Wed Dec 13, 2017 5:48 pm

Dino353 wrote:Confirmed Lebron to LA.

Delusional. he answered a question
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Post#10 » by Chris3323 » Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:06 pm

Chucky_Atkins7 wrote:
hyberx wrote:Who wouldn't want to play with a guy who can't shoot a lick and has to pass you the ball?

doing much effort in the game wont help you win games anyway. I remember the guy who used to play for the Pistons, Josh Smith, when after the rebound, he loves to run the fastbreak and blow as many layups as he can, all the while ignoring his teammates. Magic got to stop smoking pot and do something with LoLzo, trade him as soon as he can is the best scenario, releasing his contract also not a big deal, considering that he has a rookie contract.

The man had 17/6/6 last night calm down dude
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Post#11 » by Chris3323 » Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:07 pm

CelticsWin5 wrote:
Dino353 wrote:Confirmed Lebron to LA.

Delusional. he answered a question

I swear people get all giddy when Lebron just answers basic questions about other players.

news flash: ALL NBA PLAYERS RESPECT EACH OTHER
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Post#12 » by ChokeFasncists » Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:41 pm

They could both play for Vytautas
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