This "Laker news" has been up for 9 hours already. Either the mods think this is laker related or they have abandoned this site. Wake up mods, laker vegas minicamp started already, one would think that would be the top story here not this.
This "Laker news" has been up for 9 hours already. Either the mods think this is laker related or they have abandoned this site. Wake up mods, laker vegas minicamp started already, one would think that would be the top story here not this.
A little out of line but I feel you. This is a special area in this forum and we gotta keep it organic.
I'd say it's the opposite. Lamelo's stock seems to be rising as he distances himself from his father, as Lonzo has done.
The Ball kids are finally realizing that having their father involved in their careers/business isn't beneficial to them.
The question is whether Lavar can accept just being their father, and not try to use his kids to build his own celebrity and own business.
Even if his father minimized his association, is there anything in his game that would indicate he is a number 1 pick? I've watch clips of him and theres nothing that really screams this guy is a must have player.
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 9:35 pm Post subject:
lakersken80 wrote:
activeverb wrote:
Steve007 wrote:
Great. LaVar Ball gets to feel relevant again.
Whoever picks him gets LaVar Ball too.
I'd say it's the opposite. Lamelo's stock seems to be rising as he distances himself from his father, as Lonzo has done.
The Ball kids are finally realizing that having their father involved in their careers/business isn't beneficial to them.
The question is whether Lavar can accept just being their father, and not try to use his kids to build his own celebrity and own business.
Even if his father minimized his association, is there anything in his game that would indicate he is a number 1 pick? I've watch clips of him and theres nothing that really screams this guy is a must have player.
Wait even as a lottery pick? _________________ Resident Car Nut.
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:43 am Post subject:
KeepItRealOrElse wrote:
LandsbergerRules wrote:
Haven't seen him play in a while. Has his athleticism improved? That's the biggest difference between him and Zo.
a little bit.. but he's still got the baby giraffe leg syndrome going on, and it really manifests itself on D most.. trying to slide
Lol baby giraffe legs is a great descriptor. _________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
-from Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him
I'd say it's the opposite. Lamelo's stock seems to be rising as he distances himself from his father, as Lonzo has done.
The Ball kids are finally realizing that having their father involved in their careers/business isn't beneficial to them.
The question is whether Lavar can accept just being their father, and not try to use his kids to build his own celebrity and own business.
Even if his father minimized his association, is there anything in his game that would indicate he is a number 1 pick? I've watch clips of him and theres nothing that really screams this guy is a must have player.
I think Lamelo can become a very good player in the NBA. A 6'7" PG who is possibly still growing and has yet to fill out. He appears to have good court vision, dribbling and movement... likes to set up team mates... is an accurate shooter (he does need to fix his form a little but it's not as bad as Lonzo's was/is) and can be aggressive when it comes to scoring... and is active enough on defense. If everything works out for him, seems the sort of player who could give a team 20 pts, 5-10 rebs, 5-10 asts. Then remember he only just turned 18... almost a year and a half younger than Cole Anthony. You should probably ignore any showboating highlights from his high school years and only look at what he's doing in Australia instead.
There's a way to go until the next draft though. Let's see how his year plays out.
Is this a reasonable "hot take"? If the Knicks get to draft Lamelo in 2020, I think Lavar finally gets his wish and we just might see all three Ball brothers in NY. The Knicks will find a way to trade with the Pels for Lonzo and then sign Liangelo to keep them happy and because having three brothers on the same team is also a marketable ploy.
PG: Lonzo
SG: Lamelo / Liangelo
SF: Barrett / Knox
PF: Someone who can shoot the three, run, defend... like Sekou, who should be coming along nicely by then.
CF: Robinson
That could be a nice young core group to build around.
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Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 5:30 am Post subject:
I wonder how LaVar will split his time harassing his two sons’ teammates, coaches, and fanbases. _________________ Damian Lillard shatters Dwight Coward's championship dreams:
Lamelo has no business being drafted in the 1st round, let alone as the #1 overall pick. I've watched that kid since his freshman year, he's gotten taller and a little more skilled. But he's not an elite talent like Lonzo. And he's literally never played defense in his life.
Joined: 10 Apr 2001 Posts: 65135 Location: Orange County, CA
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:04 pm Post subject:
buduan wrote:
Lamelo has no business being drafted in the 1st round, let alone as the #1 overall pick. I've watched that kid since his freshman year, he's gotten taller and a little more skilled. But he's not an elite talent like Lonzo. And he's literally never played defense in his life.
Crazy, because he's going lottery. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
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