LaMelo Ball emerging as a contender for #1 overall pick

draftnightsuit · Post #1 » by **draftnightsuit** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 4:56 pm

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Thoughts?

levon · Post #2 » by **levon** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 4:57 pm

Pretty dope. Wish the kid well.

Effigy · Post #3 » by **Effigy** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:09 pm

I can't keep them straight, is Lamelo the youngest one? L'Angelo is the middle one who sucks, right?

NBAFan93 · Post #4 » by **NBAFan93** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:09 pm

So is this his senior year in High School? Or is he out of HS now? What draft are we talking about? 2020 or 2021? Trying to imagine which teams would be candidates for the top picks...

kamaze · Post #5 » by **kamaze** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:10 pm

Great for him. Gotta love a player not going through being exploited in college and still making the nba.

OrangeBlueSkies · Post #6 » by **OrangeBlueSkies** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:13 pm

NBAFan93 wrote:So is this his senior year in High School? Or is he out of HS now? What draft are we talking about? 2020 or 2021? Trying to imagine which teams would be candidates for the top picks...

2020

Forte IV · Post #7 » by **Forte IV** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:16 pm

A lot of people dont want to credit the kid for his development due to the whole Ball family shtick but the kid can legit play. Who wouldnt want a 6'7ish pg that can shoot?

iLLmatic860 · Post #8 » by **iLLmatic860** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:16 pm

Effigy wrote:I can't keep them straight, is Lamelo the youngest one? L'Angelo is the middle one who sucks, right?

Yes the middle one is the worst one. Melo is the youngest

Up-And-Coming · Post #9 » by **Up-And-Coming** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:23 pm

Forte IV wrote:A lot of people dont want to credit the kid for his development due to the whole Ball family shtick but the kid can legit play. Who wouldnt want a 6'7ish pg that can shoot?

Glad he’s climbing up the ranks. I’m still not convinced he can shoot though. How many games has he played in Australia?

When it’s all said and done, I think he will be a lottery pick, but not as high a prospect as Zo

swyftdahoe · Post #10 » by **swyftdahoe** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:26 pm

This was rather obvious for a while now. People really wanted to downplay his talent but it was clear that he’d be the second Ball bro to be a legit NBA player. Wish him well.

Post #11 » by **snaquille oatmeal** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:27 pm

Up-And-Coming wrote:
Forte IV wrote:A lot of people dont want to credit the kid for his development due to the whole Ball family shtick but the kid can legit play. Who wouldnt want a 6'7ish pg that can shoot?

Glad he’s climbing up the ranks. I’m still not convinced he can shoot though. How many games has he played in Australia?

When it’s all said and done, I think he will be a lottery pick, but not as high a prospect as Zo

Zo was known for his passing and the youngest for his shooting.

Pointgod · Post #12 » by **Pointgod** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:27 pm

Good for him. I thought Lavar completely ruined his development but it seems that his talent is showing through.

NoDopeOnSundays · Post #13 » by **NoDopeOnSundays** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:29 pm

He looks like he's 6'8 now, he's clearly taller than Lonzo, so it's really not surprising he'd be a top 3 pick based on his skillset and height.

Guys who can handle the ball at 6'7+ are rare, guys who can potentially shoot as well as handle it are even more rare.

Lost Angel · Post #14 » by **Lost Angel** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:30 pm

LiAngelo must be pissed lol

and good for LaMelo I’m rooting for him

NoDopeOnSundays · Post #15 » by **NoDopeOnSundays** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:31 pm

This is the game that got the buzz going.

Watch on YouTube

capwolf · Post #16 » by **capwolf** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:48 pm

Pointgod wrote:Good for him. I thought Lavar completely ruined his development but it seems that his talent is showing through.

Ruined? He's the potential #1 pick at 18, just three years removed from his brother being the #2 pick, and the father has been both of their trainers since birth.
There's no way you can downplay Lavar Ball's importance in their basketball success.

Bonafide 24 · Post #17 » by **Bonafide 24** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:51 pm

snaquille oatmeal wrote:
Up-And-Coming wrote:
Forte IV wrote:A lot of people dont want to credit the kid for his development due to the whole Ball family shtick but the kid can legit play. Who wouldnt want a 6'7ish pg that can shoot?

Glad he’s climbing up the ranks. I’m still not convinced he can shoot though. How many games has he played in Australia?

When it’s all said and done, I think he will be a lottery pick, but not as high a prospect as Zo

Zo was known for his passing and the youngest for his shooting.

and the middle one for stealing

drosereturn · Post #18 » by **drosereturn** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:51 pm

#1 Lamelo, #2 Lonzo. Ball era is coming people. I am in the hype train.

MrDollarBills · Post #19 » by **MrDollarBills** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:54 pm

Was this the one who got caught stealing?

draftnightsuit · Post #20 » by **draftnightsuit** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:54 pm

Lost Angel wrote:LiAngelo must be pissed lol

and good for LaMelo I’m rooting for him

LiAngelo is not a basketball player. He should’ve taken up Shannon Sharpe’s offer to train him to become a tight end in the NFL.

Rico Gathers was drafted and played TE in the NFL after playing 4 years of college basketball at Baylor with zero football experience. NFL teams will give you a chance if you have the raw physical tools.

LiAngelo could’ve played in the NFL if he stopped trying to force his way into basketball.