LaMelephant: The LaMelo Ball Thread (#2)

LofJ · Post #621 » by **LofJ** » Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:22 pm

LaMelo is going to get clowned for a while for this, lmao. That scream combined with the slap is just perfect.

Robot Rock · Post #622 » by **Robot Rock** » Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:23 pm

LaMelo is Gen-Z Cam.

Post #623 » by **yosemiteben** » Sat Nov 2, 2024 7:49 pm

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Huge if he can sustain it

JustBuzzin · Post #624 » by **JustBuzzin** » Sat Nov 2, 2024 8:05 pm

You know dude is balling when you start hearing "he needs to be in a bigger market" comments on social media.

Just wait till they see a healthy Miller with Melo. We really got something special brewing. Health is the only thing stopping us right now.

KembaWalker · Post #625 » by **KembaWalker** » Sat Nov 2, 2024 8:28 pm

Robot Rock wrote:LaMelo is Gen-Z Cam.

same treatment from the refs for sure

JustBuzzin · Post #626 » by **JustBuzzin** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 12:49 am

Can this dude actually lead the league in scoring?

I'm shocked with his effortlessly scoring ability. He's on another level this year in terms of scoring.

Liver_Pooty · Post #627 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 12:57 am

JustBuzzin wrote:Can this dude actually lead the league in scoring?

I'm shocked with his effortlessly scoring ability. He's on another level this year in terms of scoring.

Yeah if he keeps going to the rim and he gets calls like every other star does.

MPM · Post #628 » by **MPM** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 1:03 am

Liver_Pooty wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:Can this dude actually lead the league in scoring?

I'm shocked with his effortlessly scoring ability. He's on another level this year in terms of scoring.

Yeah if he keeps going to the rim and he gets calls like every other star does.

It's an issue. I'd compare him to someone like Trae Young - both slight PGs that shoot a lot of 3's (Trae at about 10 per, Melo at 12). Trae getting to the line at almost twice the rate as Melo.

MasterIchiro · Post #629 » by **MasterIchiro** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 1:07 am

MPM wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:Can this dude actually lead the league in scoring?

I'm shocked with his effortlessly scoring ability. He's on another level this year in terms of scoring.

Yeah if he keeps going to the rim and he gets calls like every other star does.

It's an issue. I'd compare him to someone like Trae Young - both slight PGs that shoot a lot of 3's (Trae at about 10 per, Melo at 12). Trae getting to the line at almost twice the rate as Melo.

I think LaMelo is every bit as capable as Trae going on a tear and leading his team to ECF, given the right roster at the right time.

LaMelo makes his teammates better than Trae does trolling for fouls through whole 4th quarters and through closing time.

I think the Hornets current young core has a better roster around the centerpiece than that Trae team.

If LaMelo can stay healthy and help us advance, I can see us not being a 1-hit wonder.

Liver_Pooty · Post #630 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 1:07 am

MPM wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:Can this dude actually lead the league in scoring?

I'm shocked with his effortlessly scoring ability. He's on another level this year in terms of scoring.

Yeah if he keeps going to the rim and he gets calls like every other star does.

It's an issue. I'd compare him to someone like Trae Young - both slight PGs that shoot a lot of 3's (Trae at about 10 per, Melo at 12). Trae getting to the line at almost twice the rate as Melo.

Lamelo needs to watch some Corey Maggette film.

MPM · Post #631 » by **MPM** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 1:09 am

Liver_Pooty wrote:
MPM wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:
Yeah if he keeps going to the rim and he gets calls like every other star does.

It's an issue. I'd compare him to someone like Trae Young - both slight PGs that shoot a lot of 3's (Trae at about 10 per, Melo at 12). Trae getting to the line at almost twice the rate as Melo.

Lamelo needs to watch some Corey Maggette film.

A bit o' bad porn will cure what ails ya.

Post #632 » by **JDR720** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 12:50 pm

I feel like Melo needs more FT's but at the same time think him attacking the rim too much will explode his ankles.

wilson115 · Post #633 » by **wilson115** » Mon Nov 4, 2024 4:03 am

Damn. Thank God not every team's the Celtics.

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Trey24 · Post #634 » by **Trey24** » Mon Nov 4, 2024 2:24 pm

Lamelo will keep fouling out if we continue to allow the other team to get him in a switch with their best player every possession. It is the single biggest reason that he has been in foul trouble.

LurkCobain · Post #635 » by **LurkCobain** » Mon Nov 4, 2024 2:40 pm

Coach Lee put a little too much dip on his chip with the “double team Melo 100% on defense” bite. I think he wishes he could get that comment back in the future.

Post #636 » by **luciano-davidwesley** » Mon Nov 4, 2024 7:51 pm

wilson115 wrote:Damn. Thank God not every team's the Celtics.

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Horford looking like an offensive lineman with his pushing, moving screens. Why no calls from the **** refs on the C's illegal screens?

Post #637 » by **fatlever** » Mon Nov 4, 2024 7:53 pm

Seal Hunting: The LaMelo Ball Thread

Post #638 » by **fatlever** » Mon Nov 4, 2024 10:03 pm

https://www.si.com/nba/hornets/news/breaking-down-lamelo-ball-s-foul-struggles-causes-and-solutions-?

KembaWalker · Post #639 » by **KembaWalker** » Mon Nov 4, 2024 10:17 pm

having LaMelo as a PG requires a shotblocker. he should be using his height to dissuade and challenge shots on the perimeter while funneling drives toward a big, not trying to clamp premier NBA offensive wings lol. same deal with rebounding. its a cute idea to "trial by fire" him with these matchups but its not going to work that well, its not his experience or desire that stops him from being a good defender its his frame. He's big but he's built super weirdly, doesn't have much functional athleticism to speak of and is scrawny.

wilson115 · Post #640 » by **wilson115** » Thu Nov 7, 2024 2:51 am

Proof LaMelo's still an elite passer when he wants to be.

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