OFFICIAL LONZO BALL THREAD

venturalakersfan · Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:04 pm Post subject:

Lonzo definitely soiled his trousers tonight
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pio2u · Retired Number Joined: 26 Dec 2012 Posts: 54623

Zo was somewhere else mentally tonight. He has to refocus and come out with more energy and passion.

tony · Star Player Joined: 08 May 2010 Posts: 1274

It's all mental at this point you can see it in his body language.

ramirezmu8 · Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:04 pm Post subject:

garbage game. he was a no show tonight

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BigBallerBrand · Star Player Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 5802 Location: LA

this guy is a complete bust. we could have had porzingod, and could have had tatum possibly. unless poringod would have led us to the playoffs by now and we don't get the picks
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romanaztec · Star Player Joined: 02 Mar 2012 Posts: 2218

The "mental" excuse is starting to wear...

Vin · Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:06 pm Post subject:

He's entering bust territory. It's very early in his career but man his confidence is shot.

CantStopJM · Star Player Joined: 03 Oct 2017 Posts: 2992

He needs to change his shot. At least if he misses, I don't have to look at that (bleep) up form knowing it's gonna be a brick as soon as it leaves his hands.

Runway8 · Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:08 pm Post subject:

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Laker's Fan · Franchise Player Joined: 27 Jun 2002 Posts: 12861

You can see it's in his head in a major way. He's not cracking. He cracked.

Just go look at some of his UCLA footage, be it highlights or one of his games. Heck, look at summer league footage. Sure, some of the easy stuff is being taken away. High level competition, smart game planning. But this dude was finishing on lobs, nailing 25'+ shots at a high clip, making a half dozen plays a game that had you trippin'.

Now you're surprised when he actually makes a shot from anywhere on the floor.

Dragic was the last guy I think this happened to.
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DA1 · Starting Rotation Joined: 14 Nov 2015 Posts: 753

Reminds me of DLo early in their rookie years... The confidence & swagger they showed in college hasn't been brought out yet.

Remember DLo was emotionless for a very long time early in his rookie year up til that Sac game where he went off in the 2nd half and started dancing after hitting shots..

Zo had a swag in college, but it hasn't been shown yet. He's been very reserved and emotionless out on the court.

It will come...

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Terrible performance on national TV. Very disappointing.
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LakerLand247 · Star Player Joined: 26 Sep 2009 Posts: 4809

Change that shot now. No need to wait for the summer. Change it ASAP.

crazylakerfan001 · Star Player Joined: 14 Feb 2011 Posts: 1006

Hate to say it but he's playing like a spoiled brat. Thanks Lavar

Boybees · Star Player Joined: 13 May 2001 Posts: 1161

Lonzo Ball makes Roy Hibbert look like Tim Duncan.
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shortodom · Star Player Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Posts: 5332

Doesn't even look like he wants to play basketball, like at all.

0514 · Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:11 pm Post subject:

He’s getting crucified on Twitter

CantStopJM · Star Player Joined: 03 Oct 2017 Posts: 2992

Honestly, as his teammate, there has to be a level of frustration playing with him.

sogood. · Star Player Joined: 17 Oct 2015 Posts: 1821

Playing bad, ok it happens. But seriously not giving a (bleep) out there?

LakerRush · Star Player Joined: 14 Oct 2002 Posts: 1172

How about the “coaching staff” put him in better positions to attack. His only real opportunities are 3s, and if they’re not falling, he completely loses confidence. Run more pick and roll and have him limit the 3s. In the half court offense, his role is pretty much bring the ball up and wait on the wings for a potential 3, a lot times as the shot clock is winding down.

ThreePointBomber · Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:12 pm Post subject:

If Lonzo is a bust, then what was Kobe after all those airballs?

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