OFFICIAL LONZO BALL THREAD
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3 ... 379, 380, 381 ... 1686, 1687, 1688  Next
 
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> General Basketball Discussion Reply to topic
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
socalsp3
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 07 Jul 2016
Posts: 3501

PostPosted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:21 pm    Post subject:

KB824MJ wrote:
I think the thing about Lonzo is that confidence he brings. He will passing it to you, even if you miss. It instills confidence in his team.


He makes it easy for his teammates to make their decision when they get the ball which is to shoot or move it for a better shot. Indecision lowers shooting pct and increases turnovers. This is the Lonzo Effect, its why team shooting pct goes up and turnovers go down.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
KB824MJ
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 25 Jun 2015
Posts: 1349

PostPosted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:24 pm    Post subject:

socalsp3 wrote:
KB824MJ wrote:
I think the thing about Lonzo is that confidence he brings. He will passing it to you, even if you miss. It instills confidence in his team.


He makes it easy for his teammates to make their decision when they get the ball which is to shoot or move it for a better shot. Indecision lowers shooting pct and increases turnovers. This is the Lonzo Effect, its why team shooting pct goes up and turnovers go down.
speaking of turnovers he was great the first couple of games with keeping them low then the last couple of games, except for tonight they ballooned. I do think he's a smart player that is learning with better competition. This tournament has helped these guys a lot.

Oh, and for all this shoe craze he has had his best shooting performance in Nike lol
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
socalsp3
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 07 Jul 2016
Posts: 3501

PostPosted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:25 pm    Post subject:

CRoost wrote:
Username wrote:
Lonzo's been incredible so far. Well beyond my imagination. Hope these injuries are just freak occurrences and not a sign of things to come. I hpoe it might just be his body adjusting to real elite level training.


It's all precautions. At the end of the day, these games are meaningless.


Yeah Im ok with him not playing. He did what he came to LV do. SL is solely for talent evaluation. He proved to be the best player in SL. Mission accomplished. No point in risking injury in meaningless games. I dont think he needs to play next year. He graduated SL.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
#StayInYoLane
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 14 Apr 2005
Posts: 1157

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:14 am    Post subject:

socalsp3 wrote:
CRoost wrote:
Username wrote:
Lonzo's been incredible so far. Well beyond my imagination. Hope these injuries are just freak occurrences and not a sign of things to come. I hpoe it might just be his body adjusting to real elite level training.


It's all precautions. At the end of the day, these games are meaningless.


Yeah Im ok with him not playing. He did what he came to LV do. SL is solely for talent evaluation. He proved to be the best player in SL. Mission accomplished. No point in risking injury in meaningless games. I dont think he needs to play next year. He graduated SL.


But his goal was to win SL, remember ?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
dood23
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 16 Jun 2010
Posts: 12084

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:27 am    Post subject:

wait there are actually philly fans that aren't on the fultz train?

lol
_________________
"There's only 2 dudes better than me, and I'm BOTH OF THEM."
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
ReaListik
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 08 Jun 2008
Posts: 6542

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:58 am    Post subject:

#StayInYoLane wrote:
socalsp3 wrote:
CRoost wrote:
Username wrote:
Lonzo's been incredible so far. Well beyond my imagination. Hope these injuries are just freak occurrences and not a sign of things to come. I hpoe it might just be his body adjusting to real elite level training.


It's all precautions. At the end of the day, these games are meaningless.


Yeah Im ok with him not playing. He did what he came to LV do. SL is solely for talent evaluation. He proved to be the best player in SL. Mission accomplished. No point in risking injury in meaningless games. I dont think he needs to play next year. He graduated SL.


But his goal was to win SL, remember ?


Mamba mentality if he plays tomorrow. He needs to call the other team soft as charmin as well.
_________________
"We are the goodest." - Shaq ESPN interview
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Dr. Laker
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 12 Apr 2002
Posts: 17065

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 1:06 am    Post subject:

Seems premature to post this after a few Summer League games, but the kid looks like a future MVP . . . and that future isn't very far off.
_________________
On Lakersground, a concern troll is someone who is a fan of another team, but pretends to be a Lakers fan with "concerns".
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
USCandLakers
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 13 Mar 2008
Posts: 19955

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 1:24 am    Post subject:

Dr. Laker wrote:
Seems premature to post this after a few Summer League games, but the kid looks like a future MVP . . . and that future isn't very far off.


2018 baby!
_________________
A banana is killed every time a terrible thread or post is made. Save the bananas. Stop creating terrible posts!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
VegasLakerFan
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 25 Dec 2011
Posts: 1835

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 2:44 am    Post subject:

PICKnPOP wrote:
Celtics could have won it all if they drafted lonzo with the way they play defense 😂


Bruh, I thought Lonzo ball was the best player in the draft and I really didn't even think it was close, but this kid is exceeding even my expectations out the gate. I did not expect him to be able to Create his own offense as often as he's been able to. If brook Lopez is going to be at the 3p line, Lonzo is gonna get to the basket pretty damn regularly.


btw...players are gonna be trying to be physical, take dirty shots and talk a lot of (bleep) to Lonzo because of his dad. Lakers were smart to go get KCP and keep randle around. Since we still have a couple of spots I wouldn't mind bringing back metta just to sit at the end of the bench in case teams get out of hand with it.


Hadn't thought of that. Good idea to keep a few enforcer types around for a rookie with a target on him like Lonzo. Maybe Ron Artest could become an assistant coach or something and sit on the bench and glare at opponents like only he can.

What's Charles Oakley up to these days? Give him a ten-day if teams start getting rough with Lonzo.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
lakersfever714
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 05 Jan 2016
Posts: 11594

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 2:51 am    Post subject:

Let's not be modest. All Star, MVP, ROY, Finals MVP, triple double average.
_________________
LeGoat! LeMazing! LeGend!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
markjay
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 12 Feb 2006
Posts: 3911
Location: O.C.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 3:45 am    Post subject:

lakersfever714 wrote:
Let's not be modest. All Star, MVP, ROY, Finals MVP, triple double average.


I won't be surprised if he accomplishes all of these in his career
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Car54
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 10 Aug 2005
Posts: 14424

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 3:50 am    Post subject:

If he avg 9ast he's getting Roy
_________________
Coach Vogel, Kidd, Hollins
Max slot : Kawhi
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Andre2K
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 12199

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 3:51 am    Post subject:

markjay wrote:
lakersfever714 wrote:
Let's not be modest. All Star, MVP, ROY, Finals MVP, triple double average.


I won't be surprised if he accomplishes all of these in his career


Me neither, he's that good.
_________________
My Dream Starting 5 next Season

Pg Lonzo
Sg Kawhi
Sf Ingram
Pf Lebron
C Dedmon

Bench: Caruso, Hart, Bullock, Kuzma, McGee etc
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Texas_Pete
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 23 Jun 2005
Posts: 12822
Location: Somewhere watching a Laker game

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 4:19 am    Post subject:

I'd love for Kobe to teach him how to work better in the post, teach him footwork, and midrange. If Zo can add these aspects to his already impressive game, look out.

I saw him post up once last night and he hit a nice little fadeaway. With his size and passing ability, he can get that shot anytime he wants. I also saw a midrange floater in the game before. It looked natural and I'd like to see more of that.

He needs to consistently add these to his game and I think he eventually will. I haven't been this excited about a Laker rookie since Kobe. Free agents will want to play with this dude.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Tony Anapolis
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 05 Jan 2015
Posts: 3331

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 5:38 am    Post subject:

This dude is frickin incredible! The Lakers have been blessed!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
av3773
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 11 Dec 2011
Posts: 3750

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 5:45 am    Post subject:

I think it's pretty obvious Lonzo is going to be one of those players who makes even average players look like really good players.

Hope everyone keeps their expectations realistic, he's going to be good, but he is going to have his ups and downs as he grows in the league. Still he looks like he is going to have impact immediately this season and will be a star in LA. He has the brashness around him but not in him, it's a good combo.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
yinoma2001
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 19 Jun 2010
Posts: 119487

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 5:45 am    Post subject:

If you're a big time scorer, you're going to want to play with this kid. He won't monopolize the ball and he'll get you easy buckets. I could imagine PG13 for example having a great scoring year with Lonzo facilitating. Takes a lot of the hard work out of having to ISO your way into scoring.
_________________
From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
pio2u
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 26 Dec 2012
Posts: 54519

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 5:48 am    Post subject:

Quote:
eric sondheimer ✔ @latsondheimer
Lonzo Ball is showing basketball is a simple game. What works in high school can work in college and work in the NBA. It's fundamentals.


Quote:
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
I feel sorry for people who are too busy complaining about Lonzo Ball hype to enjoy watching him play.


Quote:
Ricky O'Donnell ✔ @SBN_Ricky
Lonzo makes all of his teammates the best versions of themselves just by being on the floor. How many NBA players can you say that about?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
jodeke
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 17 Nov 2007
Posts: 67312
Location: In a world where admitting to not knowing something is considered a great way to learn.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:47 am    Post subject:

Lonzo tweaked a muscle. I hope it's not the shoes. I wish he'd settle on one make. I hope his shoes are fitted. Even if they are there has to be a difference.

C'mon Man, get a BBB manufacturer and stop with the messing around. I hope this different shoe every night is a ploy to sign a shoe deal. Giter done Zo.
_________________
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
ricardoJPC
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 01 Sep 2014
Posts: 385

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:50 am    Post subject:

was seeing some DSJ highlights on youtube and in the comment section there were lots of people saying lonzo is a bust and the 10 assists was a fluke because everyone was making threes on the lakers team. Really, sometimes i think that,outside of this board, no one has a clue about basketball
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
FanOfFour
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 24 Jun 2005
Posts: 1761

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:03 am    Post subject:

ricardoJPC wrote:
was seeing some DSJ highlights on youtube and in the comment section there were lots of people saying lonzo is a bust and the 10 assists was a fluke because everyone was making threes on the lakers team. Really, sometimes i think that,outside of this board, no one has a clue about basketball


DSJ's game doesn't amplify anything except his box score. His game and in the past, his attitude isn't conducive to actually winning games. Everyone will be rationalizing about how Ball's success is based on having "perfect teammates for his skill set", just like at UCLA. It just tells you who does and doesn't have a clue. It seems that everywhere Ball goes, he's lucky to have teammates that compliment him. What a coincidence.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
NBALakerLegends
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 06 Aug 2007
Posts: 1026

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:04 am    Post subject:

ricardoJPC wrote:
was seeing some DSJ highlights on youtube and in the comment section there were lots of people saying lonzo is a bust and the 10 assists was a fluke because everyone was making threes on the lakers team. Really, sometimes i think that,outside of this board, no one has a clue about basketball


I've noticed that Youtube, Facebook, IG and Twitter to a lesser extent aren't really that knowledgeable regarding sports/NBA. Calling them casual fans would be a compliment. The more hardcore basketball fans tend to populate the message boards like RealGM, LG and Reddit.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
jodeke
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 17 Nov 2007
Posts: 67312
Location: In a world where admitting to not knowing something is considered a great way to learn.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:09 am    Post subject:

ricardoJPC wrote:
was seeing some DSJ highlights on youtube and in the comment section there were lots of people saying lonzo is a bust and the 10 assists was a fluke because everyone was making threes on the lakers team. Really, sometimes i think that,outside of this board, no one has a clue about basketball


There are people on this board saying the same thing. Glad As Hell LS Calmed Them Da F*** Down.


Smith isn't what the Lakers need. He's shoot first. I saw him drive the lane and had a teammate open on the wing. He took three or more dribbles to get HIMSELF open instead of passing to the wing.
_________________
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.


Last edited by jodeke on Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:14 am; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Stumpy25
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 27 Oct 2016
Posts: 1314

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:09 am    Post subject:

Tony Anapolis wrote:
This dude is frickin incredible! The Lakers have been blessed!


I agree, and I admit that I wasn't a Lonzo fan, in fact I wanted Fox. Probably because I did not believe the hype from his dad and his performance in college did not seem like a big deal. However now I see what a great orchestrator he is and the way he changes his teammates. His dad is right, point guards are not measured by stats but by wins, and Lonzo does what it takes to win.
I'm tired of reading how bad his shot is, or how he doesn't defend etc. He simply does what it takes to win plain and simple. That's what made Magic such a great player, he knew how to drive that great engine with that 80's Lakers team.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
2019
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 03 Dec 2014
Posts: 10786

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:16 am    Post subject:

Texas_Pete wrote:
I'd love for Kobe to teach him how to work better in the post, teach him footwork, and midrange. If Zo can add these aspects to his already impressive game, look out.

I saw him post up once last night and he hit a nice little fadeaway. With his size and passing ability, he can get that shot anytime he wants. I also saw a midrange floater in the game before. It looked natural and I'd like to see more of that.

He needs to consistently add these to his game and I think he eventually will. I haven't been this excited about a Laker rookie since Kobe. Free agents will want to play with this dude.


Lakers need to get both BI and Lonzo heavy time with both Kobe and Magic. Both can learn so much from those 2 and if they could learn from those 2 together, oh my.

Magic has talked about working with Zo and BI said he plans to work with Kobe but I want to see them all work with one another.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> General Basketball Discussion All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3 ... 379, 380, 381 ... 1686, 1687, 1688  Next
Page 380 of 1688
Jump to:  

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum






Graphics by uberzev
© 1995-2018 LakersGround.net. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use.
LakersGround is an unofficial news source serving the fan community since 1995.
We are in no way associated with the Los Angeles Lakers or the National Basketball Association.


Powered by phpBB