LaMelo Ball pulls off a Maravich-esque pass in his return

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LaMelo Ball pulls off a Maravich-esque pass in his return 

Post#1 » by Goudelock » Sun May 2, 2021 12:07 am

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Post#2 » by Pelon chingon » Sun May 2, 2021 12:17 am

That announcer is doing too much.
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Post#3 » by iLLmatic860 » Sun May 2, 2021 12:19 am

I've never seen somebody cheer for a pass like this before

But this was worthy of that reaction
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Post#4 » by SlovenianDragon » Sun May 2, 2021 12:20 am

Pelon chingon wrote:That announcer is doing too much.


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Post#5 » by ellobo » Sun May 2, 2021 12:24 am

That was really cool.

It's not just the underhand delivery, it's the ability to drop it in a bucket over the defender.

And the balls to actually try it.
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Post#6 » by Tor_Raps » Sun May 2, 2021 12:30 am

Awesome pass! As great as it washed, the announcer just seemed excited to have Lamelo back
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Post#7 » by babyjax13 » Sun May 2, 2021 12:36 am

Tor_Raps wrote:Awesome pass! As great as it washed, the announcer just seemed excited to have Lamelo back


That is his energy for everything, EVERYTHING
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Post#8 » by zimpy27 » Sun May 2, 2021 12:49 am

Pelon chingon wrote:That announcer is doing too much.


I like the energy, most people do the same for a dunk when I find a pass like that more exciting.
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Post#9 » by ImSlower » Sun May 2, 2021 1:08 am

Hilarious to listen to the Maravich call after, the play by play guy barely reacts like Pete made those passes on the regular (which I suppose he did).
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Post#10 » by Big J » Sun May 2, 2021 1:15 am

Maravich's was infinitely better, and that announcer needs to effing chill with the homerism.
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Post#11 » by Braggins » Sun May 2, 2021 1:15 am

ImSlower wrote:Hilarious to listen to the Maravich call after, the play by play guy barely reacts like Pete made those passes on the regular (which I suppose he did).

I'm pretty sure he pulled off that specific pass multiple times. Its been a while since I've watched one of his highlight reels, but I'm pretty sure there are a few like that.
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Post#12 » by Domejandro » Sun May 2, 2021 1:19 am

I am going to be honest, the Hornets announcer is not adding to the play at all. Dude is kind of taking away from the moments with his constant loud reactions. Minnesota's announcer Dave Benz has this trash tier "Ant Facts" shtick that sucks after Anthony Edwards makes a big play; it sucks so bad.

Whining aside, great pass.
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Post#13 » by Goudelock » Sun May 2, 2021 1:21 am

Domejandro wrote:I am going to be honest, the Hornets announcer is not adding to the play at all. Dude is kind of taking away from the moments with his constant loud reactions. Minnesota's announcer Dave Benz has this trash tier "Ant Facts" shtick that sucks after Anthony Edwards makes a big play; it sucks so bad.

Whining aside, great pass.


I like the Minnesota announcers for the most part (I watch way too many Twolves games on LP), but you're not wrong about Ant Facts :lol: He's trying to make that thing happen and it just doesn't work.
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Post#14 » by kuclas » Sun May 2, 2021 1:34 am

Did Michael Jordan actually draft Lamelo. Or did his GM draft Ball. Jordan usually screws it up.
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Post#15 » by Dr Aki » Sun May 2, 2021 1:39 am

kuclas wrote:Did Michael Jordan actually draft Lamelo. Or did his GM draft Ball. Jordan usually screws it up.


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Post#16 » by jwise44 » Sun May 2, 2021 1:41 am

Lamelo is must watch tv
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Post#17 » by Big J » Sun May 2, 2021 1:42 am

4-10 with 5 turns and this is what we're talking about? TikTok generation man.
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Post#18 » by miamiheat319 » Sun May 2, 2021 1:46 am

If I never have to hear that announcer again, it'll be too soon. Just tone it down a lil man please
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Post#19 » by brutalitops » Sun May 2, 2021 1:49 am

Big J wrote:4-10 with 5 turns and this is what we're talking about? TikTok generation man.

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Post#20 » by SlovenianDragon » Sun May 2, 2021 1:50 am

Big J wrote:4-10 with 5 turns and this is what we're talking about? TikTok generation man.


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