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OCWA
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"He didn't tell me anything." ~ Lonzo Ball
Another reason to like the kid. He doesn't use double negatives. |
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babyskyhook
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 12:52 am Post subject: |
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| Omar Little wrote: | | tox wrote: | He's making shots now
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While he clearly has suspect mechanics, it is my firm belief that he is very much a rhythm and confidence player, and once he establishes his comfort at this level (this is the first time he hasn't simply outclassed his competition), the shooting numbers will normalize |
Agreed. Much like BI last year, Zo looks like a different player when he's aggressive and confident. Hopefully his confidence keeps building off this trip. |
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J.C. Smith
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| saetarubia wrote: | | 45% FG and 35% 3P in this road trip(4 games). Nice improvement. |
Not to mention he is averaging 11.3 points, 8.5 assists, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 1.8 steals during that stretch. |
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kobeslaker
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| J.C. Smith wrote: | | saetarubia wrote: | | 45% FG and 35% 3P in this road trip(4 games). Nice improvement. |
Not to mention he is averaging 11.3 points, 8.5 assists, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 1.8 steals during that stretch. |
He's going to average triple double in a season in the future. |
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SocalDevin
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| AFireInside619 wrote: | | This kid could be scary good someday. I'll just enjoy the ups and downs until then. |
What's encouraging is he's consistent in the areas that we refer to as the "little things"..
I think we've got an athletic Steve Nash in the making.. |
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AFireInside619
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 2:11 am Post subject: |
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| OCWA wrote: | "He didn't tell me anything." ~ Lonzo Ball
Another reason to like the kid. He doesn't use double negatives. |
It was a test to see if Lonzo would snitch. 😂 Zo's answer was perfect. |
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Texas_Pete
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| AFireInside619 wrote: | | OCWA wrote: | "He didn't tell me anything." ~ Lonzo Ball
Another reason to like the kid. He doesn't use double negatives. |
It was a test to see if Lonzo would snitch. 😂 Zo's answer was perfect. |
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dao
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Lonzo has a 50.7 TS% over the last 7 games. He may finally have gotten past his shooting slump. He was historically efficient in college. If he can stay around 50% TS% for the rest of the year, he's going to have a very, very good rookie season.m
He has a neutral BPM too. |
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Daphanabe
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| AFireInside619 wrote: | | OCWA wrote: | "He didn't tell me anything." ~ Lonzo Ball
Another reason to like the kid. He doesn't use double negatives. |
It was a test to see if Lonzo would snitch. 😂 Zo's answer was perfect. |
 Post of the day! |
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Vin
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| OCWA wrote: | "He didn't tell me anything." ~ Lonzo Ball
Another reason to like the kid. He doesn't use double negatives. |
Who and what is this refering to ? |
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danzag
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:13 am Post subject: |
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| Vin wrote: | | OCWA wrote: | "He didn't tell me anything." ~ Lonzo Ball
Another reason to like the kid. He doesn't use double negatives. |
Who and what is this refering to ? |
LeBron said a lot of things to him after the game. |
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Vin
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| Thanks man. |
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defense
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| So Lonzo has a 0 bpm. He's slowly inching toward the player we though he could be. Make no mistake, for a rookie that's a win. |
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GOODRICH25
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| AFireInside619 wrote: | | OCWA wrote: | "He didn't tell me anything." ~ Lonzo Ball
Another reason to like the kid. He doesn't use double negatives. |
It was a test to see if Lonzo would snitch. 😂 Zo's answer was perfect. |
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defense
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When ever i see "the kid" referencing an NBA player in their 20's, i always picture a teenager or college student sitting in their basement or dorm.
How many of you are really old enough to be acting like a grown man's dad? |
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LAPauer
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| defense wrote: | When ever i see "the kid" referencing an NBA player in their 20's, i always picture a teenager or college student sitting in their basement or dorm.
How many of you are really old enough to be acting like a grown man's dad? |
If I had been more adventurous in high school, Lonzo could have been my son. I knew I should have thrown caution to the wind. |
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manlisten
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| Omar Little wrote: | | tox wrote: | He's making shots now
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While he clearly has suspect mechanics, it is my firm belief that he is very much a rhythm and confidence player, and once he establishes his comfort at this level (this is the first time he hasn't simply outclassed his competition), the shooting numbers will normalize |
I see this phrase referenced a lot but really, doesn't it apply to anyone? Has there ever been a great or even good player that lacked confidence?
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PHILosophize
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The Cavs announcers were mentioning it ad nauseam but I think I agree: Lonzo can be effective as a catch-and-shoot player with his weird form but he won't ever be effective as an off-the-dribble shooter.
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BigGameHames
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| PHILosophize wrote: | | The Cavs announcers were mentioning it ad nauseam but I think I agree: Lonzo can be effective as a catch-and-shoot player with his weird form but he won't ever be effective as an off-the-dribble shooter. |
His step back jumper is his best shot. It’s off the dribble. |
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LandsbergerRules
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| defense wrote: | When ever i see "the kid" referencing an NBA player in their 20's, i always picture a teenager or college student sitting in their basement or dorm.
How many of you are really old enough to be acting like a grown man's dad? |
I'm in my mid 40s so yeah, I'm old enough.
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:03 am Post subject: |
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| manlisten wrote: | | Omar Little wrote: | | tox wrote: | He's making shots now
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While he clearly has suspect mechanics, it is my firm belief that he is very much a rhythm and confidence player, and once he establishes his comfort at this level (this is the first time he hasn't simply outclassed his competition), the shooting numbers will normalize |
I see this phrase referenced a lot but really, doesn't it apply to anyone? Has there ever been a great or even good player that lacked confidence? |
You're watching one of the greatest ever Lebron James. Everyone suffers from pressure/lack of confidence at times. Not everyone is full sociopath like Kobe lol. |
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| PHILosophize wrote: | | The Cavs announcers were mentioning it ad nauseam but I think I agree: Lonzo can be effective as a catch-and-shoot player with his weird form but he won't ever be effective as an off-the-dribble shooter. |
I've found that most announcers/tv commentators are disgustingly annoying but I concur.
And for the way he plays, that's totally fine. He's either attacking the basket, passing, or in the catch and shoot. |
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| LandsbergerRules wrote: | | defense wrote: | When ever i see "the kid" referencing an NBA player in their 20's, i always picture a teenager or college student sitting in their basement or dorm.
How many of you are really old enough to be acting like a grown man's dad? |
I'm in my mid 40s so yeah, I'm old enough. |
Good to know, when I see you say that "whippasnappa" needs to shoot better I'll picture like my grampa lol. |
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LakerLanny
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| defense wrote: | When ever i see "the kid" referencing an NBA player in their 20's, i always picture a teenager or college student sitting in their basement or dorm.
How many of you are really old enough to be acting like a grown man's dad? |
I am.
In fact, in your more sexually active families, I could be his grandpa!
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Who is a better defender right now at the PG position in the NBA?
I await your answers.
Lonzo Ball aka The Savior is for real and will be converting the disbelievers.
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