I miss the Talent but not the drama of Ball.

Super Mega Team · Star Player Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 3877

His good is really good and his bad is awful. Such a polarizing player.

His defense was elite. His vision was good but would be even better if he was more aggressive. He can be really passive out there and disappear quite a bit. His free throw shooting, terrible form, and inability to finish at the rim despite having the height and hops is something I don’t ever remember seeing.

I do wish him the best though. He needs to be somewhere away from the spotlight to grow however his dad brings unnecessary attention to him.
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slavavov · Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:13 pm Post subject:

Lonzo is soft, injury prone, can't hit shots, can't consistently finish at the rim and his dad is insufferable. This past season I lost faith that he could someday be a real good all-around player.

Plus, even though I think Lonzo's a good guy, there's something about his overall demeanor that I don't like. He's really non-chalant, but he also has this Hollywood vibe about him that I can't stand. Maybe it has to do with all the BBB crap, his reality show and him trying to be a rapper.

As much as I'll miss his defense and ability to push the pace and hit the open man, I'm honestly glad he's gone.
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CamReddish · Star Player Joined: 23 Jun 2015 Posts: 7855

Him and Zion will be something for the league to see. They might run it in a few years.
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Goldenwest · Star Player Joined: 28 Nov 2009 Posts: 2801

I don’t miss unrealized or unfulfilled potential.

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lakers4life78 · Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:57 pm Post subject:

He’s not a laker anymore. We don’t have to pretend he’s good. Total non factor on offense. Can defend. His only attribute. His passing was overrated and he’s made of glass. We’d be clowning another org for taking him 2. Here he was getting excuses.
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alleyoop · Star Player Joined: 08 Feb 2018 Posts: 3859

Yeah I don’t miss Ball. The lack of any kind of shooting, as well as his lack of durability, would have definitely hurt us come playoff time. Could not have worked beside LBJ long term either

I’ll miss BI, Zubac and DLo the most out of our young core. BI will be a great secondary option to Zion. Ball, Nance, Clarkson, Hart, Wagner - whatever
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Garbage player from day 1

CandyCanes · Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 10:17 pm Post subject:

I still say he’s Ricky Rubio with elite defense.
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PLATNUM · Star Player Joined: 17 Dec 2002 Posts: 7124 Location: L.A.

When you're airballing simple/uncontested shots and bricking absolute gimme layups.. your mechanics are trash or you have serious mental issues. Either way, I'm glad we don't have to hold our breath and wait for dude to break all of Magic's records. AND have to hear his snakeoil salesman Dad spout off at the mouth every other day.

I was pulling for him after he seemed to break free from his Dad's shadow.... but he's still the same nonchalant dude that couldn't care less. So, deuces.

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Nobody · Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:33 am Post subject:

Will miss him dearly:

epak · Retired Number Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 34147

I sure won't miss threads like this.
Nor the moronic takes by haters.

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BruceLee-Bron23 · Starting Rotation Joined: 10 Jul 2019 Posts: 157

I’ve followed Laker forums for quite some time and many around here acted as if Lonzo was the next coming of God. If you said something negative about the guy people would go insane LoL...Truth is all he was good for was defense. When it came to EVERYTHING else and him being an all around player dude was a scrub...Simple. I don’t miss the guy one bit.

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lakersfever714 · Franchise Player Joined: 05 Jan 2016 Posts: 11757

What talent? I'm gonna miss seeing those missed free throws and wide open layups, though. It's hard to see those things in this league.
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RI Laker · Star Player Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 7148

Another off season where he can not work on his game. The kid is made of glass (or should I say he takes an eternity to heal). Its only a matter of time where a team employs the hack a ZO. I hope (for his sake) he is mentally strong enough to handle it.

markjay · Star Player Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Posts: 3921 Location: O.C.

My favorite Laker of the last couple of years. I loved the energy that he and Kuz brought together. I'll be rooting for him — except when he plays the Lakers.

Pelicans should be a fun team.

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Ziggy · Franchise Player Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 12712

I will miss the guy and think he has a bright future. Scoring will never be his calling card and that seems to be the one thing people tear him down for. I'll miss those full court passes and tip passes to the open man under the basket, and of course the defense. If he becomes even an average shooter he'll be an all-star. I'm happy to be rid of his father though.

defense · Retired Number Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 39449

If all you care about is points you will never se what made Lonzo a game changer. He's gone so i hope he sucks but i think he will get better.

governator · Retired Number Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 25079

basically, can Avery Bradley/Danny Green replace Lonzo/BI offense & defense, ditto Cook for Hart