Expectations For Lonzo Ball.

XxBaDGuYxX · Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:29 am Post subject:

13.8 PPG | 7.2 APG | 3.8 RPG

All Rookie First Team
Running for Rookie of the years

Most importantly, 40 plus wins!
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Texas_Pete · Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:41 pm Post subject:

CBSSports favors Zo to win ROTY over Ben Simmons and Fultz: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-rookie-of-the-year-odds-lonzo-ball-favored-over-no-1-pick-markelle-fultz/

Talk about high expectations

yinoma2001 · Retired Number Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487

Oh crap. Forgot about Ben Simmons.
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Lonzo can't start off the season like Ingram did. That was some crap-the-bed moments for a young Ingram.

Simmons will come out guns blazing, with a year to get stronger and observe the NBA game. Fultz may not put up as great #s with Simmons running the show. It is truly possible but Lonzo needs to hit it fast.
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leor_77 · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Mar 2012 Posts: 21920

I expect something similar to what he did in UCLA, but I hope that he takes to NBA skill development, and becomes better at getting his own shot and taking over, as well as increasing his strength/athleticism.

BigBallerBrand · Star Player Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 5790 Location: LA

i expect 12pt 8 assist 5reb on 55%fg and 38% 3pt. anything less than that, LG will label him as a bust
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socalsp3 · Star Player Joined: 07 Jul 2016 Posts: 3502

ROY 15/7/7

Kirby Brian · Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 1:16 pm Post subject:

7pts
4 rebounds
5 assists

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Just win baby
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nash · Star Player Joined: 23 Oct 2001 Posts: 8194

Very short term expectations: average 15 ast in summer league winning the title making good use of Ingram, Zubac and the other guys.

Short term expectations: start from day one after earn it in training camp, ROY, all rookie 1st team, improving our record.

Career expectations: multiple all stars, perennial MVP contender.

At the end of career expectations: no less than 4 titles, jersey in the rafters, first ballot HOF, top 5 PG all time.

Modest expectations.

yinoma2001 · Retired Number Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487

Nash, please be easy on Lonzo.

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PICKnPOP · Star Player Joined: 14 Jul 2014 Posts: 5377

According to magic he's the face of the franchise and pelinka says he's a transcendent talent. Magic also said he expects his jersey to be retired...talk about setting the bar pretty damn high

Andre2K · Franchise Player Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 12199

He has a real shot at being the rookie of the year, he's that good. Excited to watch him and Brandon run
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socalsp3 · Star Player Joined: 07 Jul 2016 Posts: 3502

If the Lakers just get a few more wins than last year even with all the pieces they lost and with just adding Lonzo, I think Lonzo will be a lock for ROY.

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Eindhoven · Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:28 pm Post subject:

I expect a lot from him, really. I do think he's special.

But, not on Year 1. He will struggle to learn the game, adapt his shot to the NBA defense, learn how to run the offense and how to play defense (if we have personnel to teach him so).

He will have awful games and fantastic games. He will have moments of pure brilliance and terrible turnovers. He will score some sick long 3s and he will airball.

I wouldn't put my money on him as ROY, but he will be the best of his class, after all is said and done.
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VanCity · Star Player Joined: 13 Oct 2012 Posts: 1033

lol after hearing magic talk at his press conference.... 25/12/7

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Rookie of the Year.
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laker50 · Star Player Joined: 07 Mar 2014 Posts: 2140

Lonzo is no Magic Johnson. No one is. He cannot score like Magic.
More like Jason Kidd.

Lonzo will struggle a little at the beginning getting used to the speed of the game.

Maybe go 10 pts, 7 assists, 3 reb, 2 steals.

And be 2 or 3 fpr ROY.
Will need some time to learn his teammates.