Lamelo Ball has been going absolutely STUPID this season

Statlanta · Post #21 » by **Statlanta** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 1:27 am

azcatz11 wrote:Definition of a winning player and no one wants to admit it

I hesitate to call anyone who hasn't made the playoffs a winning player.

MasterIchiro · Post #22 » by **MasterIchiro** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 1:30 am

Godymas wrote:
brackdan70 wrote:Only productive on one side of the court. Being great at half the game doesn’t make you at too 10 player.

have you heard of Nikola Jokic? Or maybe Luka “couldn’t get back on D I was crying to refs” Doncic?

Luka is a good comp, excels on 1 side only, cries to the refs. The difference is the refs don't hear LaMelo crying because he didn't learn to get to the foul line early in his career.

Also, LaMelo is crying less this season.

I will take the comp though, Luka but less of a crybaby. Needs a couple years to approach Luka on offense though.

Post #23 » by **zimpy27** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 1:34 am

So far he has 27 assists and 31 turnovers

That's terrible but he's been shooting well. Overall I don't know if he's been especially good?

DaGawd · Post #24 » by **DaGawd** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 1:37 am

zimpy27 wrote:So far he has 27 assists and 31 turnovers

That's terrible but he's been shooting well. Overall I don't know if he's been especially good?

ouch.. for a point guard that is not a good stat

Bornstellar · Post #25 » by **Bornstellar** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 1:44 am

Really hope they make the playoffs this season. LaMelo playing at this level definitely gives them a chance

Rainwater · Post #26 » by **Rainwater** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 1:50 am

Godymas wrote:
brackdan70 wrote:Only productive on one side of the court. Being great at half the game doesn’t make you at too 10 player.

have you heard of Nikola Jokic? Or maybe Luka “couldn’t get back on D I was crying to refs” Doncic?

Steph Curry also says hi

azcatz11 · Post #27 » by **azcatz11** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 1:52 am

CDM_Stats wrote:
azcatz11 wrote:Definition of a winning player and no one wants to admit it

Well... winning players tend to win a lot more. But the foundation is there

Check the hornets record in 22 when he played 75 games…

MasterIchiro · Post #28 » by **MasterIchiro** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 1:54 am

azcatz11 wrote:
CDM_Stats wrote:
azcatz11 wrote:Definition of a winning player and no one wants to admit it

Well... winning players tend to win a lot more. But the foundation is there

Check the hornets record in 22 when he played 75 games…

Yup, and look at his center that year.

Edrees · Post #29 » by **Edrees** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 1:55 am

brackdan70 wrote:Only productive on one side of the court. Being great at half the game doesn’t make you at too 10 player.

westbrook and harden spent a lot of time both in the top 10 for ahwile

Rockazoids · Post #30 » by **Rockazoids** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 2:09 am

amcoolio wrote:
Rockazoids wrote:Well I would take 15/6 over 29/6 with some wins any day unless your building up his trade value to move & build around Miller.

He is definitely not the problem. Hornets don't have enough players right now

That could be right.

MasterIchiro wrote:
Rockazoids wrote:Well I would take 15/6 over 29/6 with some wins any day unless your building up his trade value to move & build around Miller.

LaMelo makes everyone around him better. Hornets worst 2 seasons happened when he wasn't on the court.

This year, outside the Celtics (who SLAUGHTERED your Knicks), Hornets are .500 without a starting center. This is Brandon Miller's second game.

Get real.

Get real ? His ass only played 58 games the past 2 years and your on the hook for $40 M for the next 5 years.

Godymas wrote:
Rockazoids wrote:Well I would take 15/6 over 29/6 with some wins any day unless your building up his trade value to move & build around Miller.

good thing you are not the Hornets GM, christ what a bad take

Bad take... If I'm a GM I'm moving him for the most I can get over being on the hook for $203 M.

MrBigShot · Post #31 » by **MrBigShot** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 2:19 am

Knew he'd be good, but not this good.

Sofia · Post #32 » by **Sofia** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 2:19 am

brackdan70 wrote:Only productive on one side of the court. Being great at half the game doesn’t make you at too 10 player.

Seems to have got Steph to Top 10 all time.

MasterIchiro · Post #33 » by **MasterIchiro** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 2:19 am

Rockazoids wrote:
amcoolio wrote:
Rockazoids wrote:Well I would take 15/6 over 29/6 with some wins any day unless your building up his trade value to move & build around Miller.

He is definitely not the problem. Hornets don't have enough players right now

That could be right.
MasterIchiro wrote:
Rockazoids wrote:Well I would take 15/6 over 29/6 with some wins any day unless your building up his trade value to move & build around Miller.

LaMelo makes everyone around him better. Hornets worst 2 seasons happened when he wasn't on the court.

This year, outside the Celtics (who SLAUGHTERED your Knicks), Hornets are .500 without a starting center. This is Brandon Miller's second game.

Get real.

Get real ? His ass only played 58 games the past 2 years and your on the hook for $40 M for the next 5 years.
Godymas wrote:
Rockazoids wrote:Well I would take 15/6 over 29/6 with some wins any day unless your building up his trade value to move & build around Miller.

good thing you are not the Hornets GM, christ what a bad take

Bad take... If I'm a GM I'm moving him for the most I can get over being on the hook for $203 M.

If you were Knicks GM, Brunson wouldn't be on your team. :lol:

Rockazoids · Post #34 » by **Rockazoids** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 2:29 am

MasterIchiro wrote:
Rockazoids wrote:
amcoolio wrote:
He is definitely not the problem. Hornets don't have enough players right now

That could be right.
MasterIchiro wrote:
LaMelo makes everyone around him better. Hornets worst 2 seasons happened when he wasn't on the court.

This year, outside the Celtics (who SLAUGHTERED your Knicks), Hornets are .500 without a starting center. This is Brandon Miller's second game.

Get real.

Get real ? His ass only played 58 games the past 2 years and your on the hook for $40 M for the next 5 years.
Godymas wrote:
good thing you are not the Hornets GM, christ what a bad take

Bad take... If I'm a GM I'm moving him for the most I can get over being on the hook for $203 M.

If you were Knicks GM, Brunson wouldn't be on your team.

Yep, What has Brunson miss in the last 2 year about 20 games, & sign for 4 yrs 157 M

JustBuzzin · Post #35 » by **JustBuzzin** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 2:34 am

Melo's play should not be surprising. Look at his stats from last season. His problem has always been his health. This guy is one of the best pgs in the league when he's on the court.

I told people last season this guy was every bit as good as Haliburton if not better. I nicknamed him "Flashy Hali" he's got more in his bag imo.

Post #36 » by **HMFFL** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 2:36 am

uncleduck13 wrote:I know it’s less than 10 games, and the Hornets haven’t been winning…but the individual play of Melo has to be worth discussing. Dude is playing at a very elite level. Arguably top 10 at the moment. What is his ceiling?

I thought most people knew the talent Melo has. This was expected if he actually played and thankfully we're seeing it. The Hornets have a nice roster.

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BodieB · Post #37 » by **BodieB** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 2:42 am

Just waiting for the inevitable Lamelo Ball is injured thread.

Baz · Post #38 » by **Baz** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 2:44 am

Good for Charlotte. Get his value up then trade him in the next year or two before he injures himself or forces his way out or kills someone with his car

Papi_swav · Post #39 » by **Papi_swav** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 2:45 am

yea this guy is making one legged fadeaway 3s it's impressive

azcatz11 · Post #40 » by **azcatz11** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 2:56 am

JustBuzzin wrote:Melo's play should not be surprising. Look at his stats from last season. His problem has always been his health. This guy is one of the best pgs in the league when he's on the court.

I told people last season this guy was every bit as good as Haliburton if not better. I nicknamed him "Flashy Hali" he's got more in his bag imo.

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