LaMelo Ball is projected to be a top pick in this year’s NBA Draft | ESPN

ESPN NBA analyst Mike Schmitz breaks down the aspects of the youngest Ball brothers’ game that could make him a legend, and identifies which qualities could hold him back.
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[@onaebodaghe]

The way this dude has matured since high school is incredible. Wishing him all the best at the next level 🔥

[@courtlandwilliams4725]

Its really not that crazy we just been watching him since he was 13.

[@jonathanb89]

He isn’t that good, he’s slow, he isn’t strong, his athleticism is questionable, his basketball IQ isn’t above average, mechanics are terrible, he simply isn’t that great. These Ball kids seem entitled, not very hard workers, cocky and like the league owes them. He is in for a rude awakening.

[@courtlandwilliams4725]

@@jonathanb89its crazy how NBA scouts and pro players says the exact opposite of what you said.. and also what tells you they are "entitled" and "not hard workers"

[@kidusgebretensay7228]

@@jonathanb89 Jeeez dude. I hope you eat those words soon

[@petermadash4488]

@@courtlandwilliams4725 He probably lives in Chino Hills as their next-door neighbour. Not.

[@makanimanuwai2]

Bruh melo really had a 2k my career path to the nba 💀

[@BonurChamp]

🤣🤣

[@Nikillem]

😂😂😂

[@courtlandwilliams4725]

Why they forget to mention he was only 15 years old when he played in Lithuania.

[@joestuehmer7967]

He also didn't get much playing time either but ppl never talk about that

[@triopharaoh]

But love talking bout Luka

[@nolimitdeuce]

16**

[@courtlandwilliams4725]

@@nolimitdeuce false- he was 18 in Australia 17 at spire 16 when he played in the JBA and 15 when he went over to Lithuania - go to there Facebook page if you want the actual timeline

[@2kmichaeljordan438]

@@triopharaoh that’s cause Luka, in his rookie season was already a star, this year he’s a superstar, dudes been playing in a mans league since he was 16

[@lukegreen3866]

The last time I was this early Julian Newman was the next Lebron...

[@Jamojjamo]

Good one 😅

[@D.hanSr870]

Lol

[@loganjones5539]

This is funny lol

[@lukegreen3866]

@Kalix Marquis thanks

[@enthusiastofopp7013]

@@nevergiveup3320 this takes panhandling to a new level of lazy. At least go beg in public.

[@TheHuskyK9]

Man, I still remember when all three Ball bros were playing at Chino Hills and Lamelo was the smallest kid on the court. I never would’ve thought that he’d be the tallest brother 3 years later lol

[@timlabarda5535]

yeah during zo's senior year he look like a kindergarten just playing around.. he got so many bad habits since his chino hills days because of course with his 2 older brothers but you can see a ton of potential in him.. many thought after lavar had pull him out for ucla, he gonna be nowhere look where he is now a potential no1 pick

[@YardratZ]

@@timlabarda5535 yeah. Had to change his shot up. Its on KZbin. Many videos of him playing with super tall dudes, just putting the ball all the way behind his head so it doesn’t get blocked lol. It’s literally the exact same now, but it comes up to his chin cause he is two feet taller. Literally

[@TrulySan]

The kid is 6’8, has a capital letter in the middle of his name AND his last name is literally Ball? It was destined.

[@carsonlau6935]

have you seen LeBryan Nash?

[@NamLe-kf3zh]

@@carsonlau6935 He has a ' in his name tho so that's null

[@shadow_realm47]

@@carsonlau6935 *LeBryan Pumpfake *JaMychell Moneyshot

[@yoochoob]

Ca’Bron Bolero is the next GOAT

[@teekbooy4467]

Like bol bol?

[@eczotiic8026]

LaMelo has scary potential. Each one of his flaws can easily be fixed in ~2 to 3 seasons. The problem is, 1. Will he have the right coach as stated in the video and 2. How bad does he want to be great? Anybody can say they want to be great but they don’t put in the necessary work to reach that status. I have hope that he can be special but his nonchalant mindset will hinder him if he doesn’t change it

[@bigchicharito4813]

You cant fix that shot in 2-3 season. Lonzos shot was arguably better , it's been 3 seasons and he's still fixing it.

[@XxBoriHalaMadridxX]

Big Chicharito Lon I hasn’t had any healthy off seasons other than this one...

[@gangtime8705]

nick nurse is the perfect coach for him a 6 feet 7 PG in his reigns would be scary and their devlopment as a team and players fit him shooters and defenders

[@broncosstampede494]

The Knicks A Dumpster Fire...The Owner Is Trash And Ruin Him Like They Did Porzingis...He Better Wish The The Wolves Trade Up.

[@cameronbolden5064]

I think he comes off as nonchalent because hes been famous so long hes kind of numb to it and maybe even hates it a little, i think the kid just wants to hoop.

[@amalik834]

Lavar Ball: Neva lost!!!

[@stefan218]

Lamelo signed with puma

[@judahmourneth3211]

@@stefan218 that’s business!!!

[@stefan218]

@@judahmourneth3211 but there is only 1 ball brother left with bbb

[@judahmourneth3211]

@@stefan218 that’s okay, all he needed was to get 2 of his boys in the league. That alone will always bring attention to the BBB brand. Whether they represent it or not. And we don’t know what talk about behind closed doors!!!

[@SSwizzyMusic]

@@judahmourneth3211 he also said in an interview that if anything bad happens with who they sign with they’ll always have BBB to fall back on

[@Cris2Hung]

Isn’t it crazy how lavar ball said his boys will make it to the NBA and no one really believed him 🙃

[@adamrichard7311]

They both gonna be bust

[@CashCobbins]

@@adamrichard7311 let’s hope not we wanna see people succeed not fail

[@sergegaash]

@@CashCobbins they succeeded already. They made millions hyping themselves and telling every clueless teen the 3 would be superstars. That was their A plan.

[@cornelius8124]

@@CashCobbins and to actually make noise in the league 🤷 once Gelo makes the league, I'm sure he'll aim for higher goals

[@drafecito]

the 🐐 doesn't lie

[@DKM_Sports]

america this is your #1 pick

[@chuckwoodeniii3179]

Stay in your lane!

[@Studrrato]

PUUUUUUUUMA

[@ProlIy]

You also claimed that Liangelo would be on an NBA team last year and avg 20 ppg

[@erniejohnson677]

@@ProlIy foreal he did do that. T-wolves edwards is clearly your best fit

[@pkfirealarm4685]

Edwards is clearly the best

[@caesar5206]

With the right coach, this kid will be lethal.

[@ganje3869]

Ebay his Rookie card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@strangerthanparadise]

He still looks raw asf for a #1 pick IMO. Definitely could use some guidance from veterans in his position to maximize potential

[@dacreativebrinson66]

Number.....one...picks.....are.....normally......never mind lol

[@easysnake205]

Your living in the past. Number one picks are never polished college seniors like Duncan anymore. Nowadays they are usually one year out of high school

[@rotflolawlmao]

Think he means more raw than usual. Lamelo isn't a #1 pick in better drafts like the ones in the past few years - that said he'd still be a lottery pick easily

[@jose.marquez]

If Lamelo is raw what do you call James Wiseman and Anthony Edwards. Melo plays with pros and can post tripple double. Other Guys plays with College players did they get a triple double?

[@rotflolawlmao]

Jose, Wiseman is very raw too. This is the reason why this isn't considered a good draft. Lamelo isn't raw in experience but he does have a lot of bad habits that he will have to change at the nba level.

[@radiorakim]

That opening beat is banger and perkins quote is perfect that point😂

[@brenadryll9943]

That’s actually my friends song I’ll link it

[@BS3000]

@@brenadryll9943 link it then

[@brenadryll9943]

@@BS3000 it’s already in the thread

[@mannymughal1160]

@@brenadryll9943 no its not.

[@brenadryll9943]

@@mannymughal1160 Check again

[@aloziechibueze337]

His ball handling is on a whole new level. None in this draft is anywhere close.

[@gangmusic2741]

His ball handling don’t look that amazing to me lol also don’t have a lot of move on his arsenal

[@liljeanjacket9324]

@@gangmusic2741 what can you do?

[@gangmusic2741]

@@liljeanjacket9324 what it has to do with what I said ?

[@Ah-ws9nm]

@@gangmusic2741 His handle reminds me a lot of Paul George’s. Tall guys with fast and fancy handles but not always particularly tight.

[@joestuehmer7967]

Jahvon Quinerly would've gave him a run for his money too bad he had to sit so won't be eligible for the draft til next year

[@drewjohnson4883]

His analysis is tremendous 🔥

[@bealburner3581]

The last time I was this early paul george was facing LeBron

[@lukegreen3866]

copy cat

[@bealburner3581]

@@lukegreen3866 i didnt copy i remade it

[@lukegreen3866]

@@bealburner3581 lol

[@hustlecrowe9440]

2:20 When they start comparing LaMelo to Lebron and Magic, it's time to go.

[@pranav8830]

Props to lavar man everyone be hatin on him but he raised 2 no.1 picks in the NBA and that should silence all the haters for now

[@toussaintbrown3701]

Lonzo was number 2 pick

[@kidstuff3143]

Yeah both busts

[@markosl428]

Look at fultz now

[@tuff125]

@@kidstuff3143 it's still early to say that bruh. He still have room to grom

[@tuff125]

@@kidstuff3143 it's still early to say that bruh. He still have room to grow

[@aaronstewart9184]

THE BEST BALL BROTHER

[@terrycools6731]

Gelo

[@manny6669]

@@terrycools6731 🤝🏿

[@joestuehmer7967]

Gelo is a beast too he's the closest thing to Klay hope he makes it to the league

[@mitchellajieroh]

No....it’s easily Lonzo

[@sergegaash]

idk, hard to match those Lonzos triple singles.

[@AustinTheOKCFan]

I thought they were gonna say they can only compare him to Zion 🤣🤣

[@ebukaobi2098]

Lol

[@SupremeFamily]

As a guy who watches melo full games since hs trust me .... They're DRAGGING his cons... Their isn't much this guy can't do 😂😂 MELO WILL BE A LEGEND 🚫🧢

[@bilalmusa2969]

Thanks ESPN! I did not know this!

[@posrendelkan4711]

The last time I was still early paul george was facing LeBron

[@FaDeExotic]

Y’all just don’t give credit to Lavar’s JBA League into LaMelos Path 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Chris-pz8eu]

I wish he talked about his last 5 games when he’s putting his game into context. 25+ point triple doubles and 32% from 3 (lukas average)

[@robinweber9640]

Don't do that. He's no where near luka. Luka was euro-league mvp and champ. Ball scored points in Australia but on a low percentage. I wish him the best but he's not luka so just don't mention him in that context

[@Udon_Noodle]

32% in a 5 game stretch isnt good no matter who it is.

[@spirjrg216]

@@Udon_Noodle Luka average 32 on 9 3's pg. If he shoots 9 he gonna drop to 10%. Btw Luka averaged 36 on playoffs.

[@Udon_Noodle]

@@spirjrg216 Lukas case is different but even then averaging 3/9 from 3 isnt that good no matter how you spin it. Hes justified in shooting that many 3's because that's how his offense is ran and he doesnt have many threats around him if he had a more reliable shooter than THJ at the 2 I'd say he'd shoot around 37-39%. I however wouldnt want a rookie like Lamelo coming in with that as a focal point though, a shot will come later.

[@nbaclips4040]

Can you name the teams he played against in that 5 game stretch?

[@peytonstamper97]

Crazy.... how it feels like it was just yesterday I was watching him @ Chino when he was a FR

[@Keyss2Compton]

He’s Micheal Carter Williams if he cant develop that jump shot. Can be a poor mans Penny Hardaway if he REALLY works on his game.

[@hoodrichesstimeeatne]

I mean he’s only 18 imagine him at Lonzo age

[@ionlyshoot3s301]

He’s 19

[@jh0720]

At 18, lonzo was dominating college with ease and transformed that UCLA team

[@mence5992]

The guy seems good. But he played in a pretty bad League, with the worst NBL team. I think he Is a Little bit overrated. Luka was the MVP of the second best League in the world and was the 3rd pick.

[@777Lam.royale]

Superstar in the making... he already been through a lot and look how fast he learns and develops...I just hope he is in the right system and Under a good coach.. the kid just loves the game

[@jvjustvibes9103]

Super star? He can’t shoot the 3. Look at the NBA it’s all about the 3

[@nathanaelgion2762]

Lamelo will become nothing if he can't make his shooting splits look better. I don't see him being any better than Lonzo

[@777Lam.royale]

@@nathanaelgion2762 you don’t think he will adjust? He got this far developing as a player .. I’m pretty sure he not going stop making changes and adjustments in the nba

[@777Lam.royale]

@@jvjustvibes9103 he will adjust just how lebron adjusted his game lebron can shoot the 3 now because he developed it ... if a player willing put the work in he can evolve his game .. that’s what I look at ... he not a superstar now .. I just see potential

[@klil230]

Love how he threw in his per 40 stats instead of his regular stats. Smh

[@dre2147]

It's crazy how they skip over tha JBA and JBA USA that's where he really found his groove right before spire real ones know

[@badgam3rvee187]

Exactly. They will never admit it.

[@ericson2505]

Maybe some copyright problems with mentioning the JBA

[@JoseRamirez-du7zl]

His passing is so exquisite imagine him after 3 seasons in the league!!! Lord have mercy.

[@27Football27]

“Like a freestyle rapper in a battle rap he’s just flowing” 🤣

[@jamesray6653]

My mans giving the breakdown is high af! Look at how glassy n red his eyes are! 🤣

[@hoopsinsight5513]

He’s probably been up all night watching film

[@kuzmapecotic3265]

Everyone ignoring his JBA period of career.

[@stefan218]

Because it was a league basically made for him and his brother

[@nevergiveup3320]

Iknow it’s random but I lost my job then apartment bc covid closed down IL restaurants. I’m living out my car just looking for some gas an couple bucks for food. I have cash app&Venmo which are Allyboy23. Please leave negative comments to yourself, I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. God bless 🙏🏻

[@jh0720]

I'm a huge Melo fan and have watched most of his games since his freshman year at Chino Hills and my opinion is this: Pros: - amazing court vision - amazing instincts on defense - although defense is optional for him, you can tell he can play great defense if he tried - great rebounder - can make every pass - has a sweet touch on his shot (i.e. I believe can become a good shooter) - plays at an amazing and controlled fast pace...I believe a team can only realize the full potential of melo if they build around him Cons: - poor shooter and has bad form, his entire mechanics from the feet up needs work - doesn't take things seriously and does not possess any of the leadership abilities required to be a floor general - lavar still controls part of his life and does not surround melo with the right people (Unfortunately, it looks like lavar still runs part of his life. His HS coach at spire Jermaine Jackson quit his job just to be melo's personal trainer. While a great guy, I haven't seen melo improve one bit since working with Jermaine and their workouts are a joke. It looks like he'll be around for the long haul - lavar must have provided some incentives for him to just quit his job and move with melo to australia and then back here in the states in detroit. I promise I am not hating and this point is CRUCIAL and cannot be overlooked. Melo needs to surround himself with NBA trainers and someone to help him work on his body. At the very least, this will fix his shot.) - poor decision making - doesn't understand the cost of random bad plays and unnecessarily long 3s (in the nba, EVERY possession matters) - unathletic Comparison to Tyrese Haliburton (ESPN projected #8 pick): - Tyrese has a weird shot, but shot 50% FG, 42% from 3, 82% FT his most recent year of college, Melo is a career mid 20's% from 3 - Tyrese is a leader on the court, I'm not convinced that Melo will ever become a "floor general" and leader of an nba team - Both are not athletic and possess a wiry frame - Both are good rebounders for their size Overall, I don't see how anyone can take Melo ahead of Tyrese. The most damning thing is that Melo acts like he's just another guy on the team. If you're going to get drafted and paid like a franchise player, you better be the captain and leader as well, or no one will respect you. Melo is going to be a big project for a team taking him on and has many things that need to be fixed else he'll just be another non-contributor on offense and liability on defense. If he does one day realize his full potential, I believe it will take years for him to get there. Even if he goes to a perfect situation, think about how long it will take for him to 1.) completely transform his shot 2.) develop the personality to be the leader of a team 3.) remove all the bad tendencies from his game - the ones he has been used to playing with, his entire life. Is it really worth the risk to take Melo, knowing that by the time he fixes his flaws, he might be nearly done with his rookie contract + QO year. Unless the Knicks or Lonzo's eventual team drafts him, are they sure he will stay? If Lavar or his representation by then try to force a move for Melo to go to a team in a bigger market, isn't all the work the team that drafts Melo, gone to waste?

[@fonzo8276]

Imagine being able to get lamelo, lonzo, liangelo and onyeka in one team in the Nba. The chemistry and confidence would be crazy

[@ebukaobi2098]

I don't see Melo going #1 because of DLo or 2 because of curry, but I'm truly excited to watch him play

[@DUNGSTA]

Probably top 10

[@royalhighlights8758]

Golden state might take him at 1 so they can trade him in a package with wiggins for someone else

[@ebukaobi2098]

@@royalhighlights8758 golden State has the second pick, the Timberwolves are #1

[@magiadelingles9832]

Top 5

[@ZeusAVI]

He’s going to Charlotte

[@petemedin9698]

Can’t score, can’t get easy buckets, cant play defense.... of course I’m going to draft him # 1 overall

[@Yngtrey25]

Can’t score?? The dude averaged 17 ppg in one of the best international pro leagues in the world. The only thing you said that is somewhat true is he struggles on defense but with the right coach that can be turned around quickly especially with his size

[@FitnessPlanB]

Hey he’s from the rough streets of chino hills man.... he’s a beast coming to take your lunch! 🤣😂

[@Yngtrey25]

@@FitnessPlanB what does where you live and your upbringing as a child have to do with how good you are at the game of basketball? You talkin all nonsense bro

[@BallFacts]

Great video🔥 would've been better with Ball Facts voice but it's still fire😂.

[@dacreativebrinson66]

FAAAACCCCTTTSSS...LOL

[@akahee22]

Honestly he's a very good all around player and has to have that mind set when he gets to whatever organization he gets too

[@octavius9685]

Melo has Lonzo's athleticism with Gelo's aggression. LaMelo is NOT Lonzo and doesn't play timid..

[@StillTre_]

You never pass up on a wing that can dribble.

[@Mr_Rey_]

Thank you for the many years of great draft content/coverage Mike.

[@phonz83]

He's Michael Carter Williams with a Shaun Livingston ceiling.

[@Yngtrey25]

What makes you say this? His game is unlike either of these guys

[@ardinhajihil5011]

if livingston didnt get injured early in his career.. he is an all star atleast..

[@Yngtrey25]

@@ardinhajihil5011 I agree but people just watch the last 3 years of basketball and go off that. Livingston was a beast before that terrible knee Injury

[@iKingReLL]

cause he light skin lol

[@yahiaali4059]

maybe he can be the shaun livingston for the warriors and be a 6th man and play winning basketball and when curry falls of he can take his spot as the starting pg but his ceiling is way higher livingston couldn't shoot a three at all

[@Goxilla]

Smart move by his father to let him ball out in a low tier league which makes him look good. His fans are going to be surprised how average he will be in the NBA, just like his brother

[@GBooker76]

The guy literally showed him being inefficient and said he only shot 25% from 3. Watch the whole video and not just half of it

[@jose.marquez]

I'll choose this Ball vs a 7 footer injury prone center and a shooting guard only excel with college competition. You cant teach a 6'7 pg tripple double machine with handles slightly similar to Curry and Kyrie!

[@Scott86Free]

What injury prone center?

[@henrywhite6553]

The media is trying to sell everyone on this kid. He’s good but he’s not a top 3 pick level player

[@AlphaDwg]

Gets picked top 3

[@MsEdge23]

How you feeling now 😬

[@Logo3_22]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 All star in season 2

[@privateuser7]

Everyone said the ball boys were overrated and wouldn't make it in the league... Lonzo is on his way to becoming an all-star guard, lamelo to hopefully follow shortly after. What a family!

[@manimavuso]

Imma need yal to apologize to Lavar Ball

[@onyx9857]

He shoots 37% from the field and 28% from three IN AUSTRALIAAAAA! The dude is guarded by 5”10’ white point guards who never played college or g league ball.

[@bigmike1065]

Greatness comes with criticism and Melo is great!!!

[@user-yn7uz9go5q]

Lavar paying y’all good 😂

[@jotham1106]

Lost me at 6’7 Trae Young

[@nbaclips4040]

It’s actually accurate he’s taller but a much worse shooter but everything else checks out

[@Ah-ws9nm]

@@nbaclips4040 Melo is an extremely crafty ball handler but it isn’t always tight like Trae’s is. It’s probably because his height but still him and Trae isn’t a good comp imo

[@LakotaXjune]

Yea he kinda is like tre

[@gdc6153]

Pretty good comparison

[@bradleydedier6844]

didn't his dad also say LaMelo was the better one of the 3 brothers? also mentioned it's hard for a dad to say 1 son is better than the other

[@latinassassin1667]

Top 15 : #1 PG Ball - SG Edwards - C Okugwa - PF Avdija - C Wiseman -PG Haliburton -PF Toppin - PG C.Anthony - SF S.Bey - PG K.Harris - PF P.Williams - SG Neismith - SF I.Okoro - SF A.Pokusevski - #15 SF McDaniles.

[@yashkulkarni3454]

He can't shoot or defend but boy can he pass

[@dhughzy]

Lamelo reminds me of Doncic

[@dacreativebrinson66]

Shhhhh.......they don't want you to hear that lol

[@bc1406]

You mustn’t watch doncic

[@dave4lou]

Lonzo without the defense.. sure does sound like a "franchise changing talent"

[@Absynthe23]

Mike Schmidtz can make every single prospect look like a future hall of famer.

[@Kingmcnees23]

He’s pretty good

[@ebukaobi2098]

Excellent scouting report

[@moneyhungry1100]

Steve Kerr , billy Donovan , JB bickerstaff , Tom thibeddau are the coaches I see getting lamelo to buy in

[@rorisangpitswane3595]

One thing that people don’t understand is from the clips above you see that majority of Melo’s plays are completely natural and he rarely ever uses strategic plays true to the book. Due to this he gets himself in a lot of boneheaded situations and is prone to making terrible shot creating decisions, however the fact that he is this creative, has a feel for the 3 point line and is not afraid to shoot means that once he learns to play by the book he’ll be an even more dangerous player. Melo truly needs a coach that will push him in all categories because he has the talent and metrics to be a generational talent. Honestly most of Melo’s downsides are mental: -Defensive drive(he has defensive capabilities and is good at reading defenses but does he have the drive to follow through) -Poor shot selection(this is something most guards struggle with but Melo is number 1 on that list in this draft, dude just be shooting to shoot sometimes like his shot percentages should be 35-45% from three but it’s lower because he thinks he Larry Bird) -Boneheaded shot creating(at times Melo plays like James Harden when he doesn’t even have the experience or skill to warrant him playing like that, he should rely on his team mates, off the ball movement, and offensive playbook as well as work on his fundamentals before he starts acting like Dame Dolla). Basically he needs a coach that will bench him when he tries to plays like he has a super max contract. Basically he plays “hero ball” wayyyyy too much. Melo is a cocky and confident in his abilities, which is a good trait to have when you have the abilities to back them up, but once he works out his shooting form and LEARNS how to play the game by the book he’ll be a monster but until then what I’m trying to see from Melo this season is him working scoring through the post, he is long and shifty enough to get fouls and and ones as well as open up defenses. He should only shoot three’s when he’s open, I literally am not looking for Lonzo 2.0 from 3. Look at Zo now, his 3 point percentage is high because he only shoots good shots. I don’t want him coming in the league like Trae Young I want him to come in like Lonzo(before the bubble) who can actually score from the paint and make free throws consistently.

[@greatcanyon7906]

Let's not forget this kid is a rookie...too many stars started off worse. I think it's dubious to pick out these things in the media like he should be flawless... Can we do better???

[@lazdo20]

The nba has already been fooled by lavar and lonzo...he's gonna be ok but not a cornerstone franchise type player

[@Logo3_22]

Man you about to look and dumb 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dr.molina5783]

Intro beat?! 🔥🔥

[@randyjr3479]

According to every nba scout on every station he not even talked about by nba people as a #1 pick. It was just on the Jump no one in the top 3 is considering.

[@nbaclips4040]

That’s wrong my dude

[@randyjr3479]

@@nbaclips4040 I guess u right and the jump which is the nba show didn't just say that . Or nba tv nba draft show or the fumble or the ringer . No my guy every nba show is saying this. I aint make it up.

[@I_Love_Israel7]

11:00 this is all just from years of 2K

[@avanishshah2236]

Lavar is the goat

[@ItsSolo]

LaMelo is Ben Simmons with a jumpshot

[@jalen6847]

I mean I guess

[@jarrenhuynh6517]

Lmfao that comparison is so bad lamelo is a shot creator with real skill, simmons plays bully ball. when has simmons ever done a mean handle like lamelo off the dribble

[@jalen6847]

@@jarrenhuynh6517 he kinda reminds me of Jalen Rose a little bit

[@bc1406]

So disrespectful

[@TonyOfRawRs]

Something that a lot of Lamelo’s critics don’t realize is how many more assists he would average if his teammates didn’t miss so many easy shots. His ability to create for others is so good for such a young age, that’s why I like the Trae Young playstyle comp

[@mauricejohnson5993]

Hornets need to move up for him. They overpay TJ or Derozan and trade Rozier/pick or Graham for Kuz. Jordan has to be creative and spend some $ in that market.

[@lukekelly5055]

I hope he becomes a superstar someday man hes my fav high school player ever

[@DaFairo9]

So you just gonna say 6’6 so you could exclude 6’5 Oscar?😂😂😂

[@beckeycatlett9928]

Oscar bout 6'4 really though

[@raetaylor6051]

They lied he averaged 17-7-6 not 21-9-8

[@officialdownload4]

He said per 40 minutes

[@BMORETODAY]

LaMelo will be really good in the NBA

[@mistaaali1364]

I always knew he wass going to go high in the draft since early. I know talent when I see it

[@LukePhillips94]

Most overhyped prospect this year. Bad shot selection, bad shooting percentages and lack of effort.

[@Al-rg4ch]

Averaging 17 7 7 as a teen in a professional league isnt overhyped 🤣🤣🤣

[@joegalloway9011]

@@Al-rg4ch yes it is

[@TravelLikeWater]

@@Al-rg4ch he has the green light to do whatever, whenever just like in Lithuania.

[@afiqabdulrahman168]

@@Al-rg4ch with 37 FG% 25 3P%. Definitely overrated. The australian league is garbage. If you look top Australian nba player deladova, simmons, patty mills, aron baynes, bogut they all play in NCAA. While his as american play in NBL garbage league

[@REEFAREI]

@@afiqabdulrahman168 how many points would you average in that league 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@jordandross]

Citing a per 40 min statline is really weird.

[@cj-ci7hc]

I hate how all these critics talking like they know melo, like our entire generation watched him grow and we know his game best!

[@bwp714]

Didn't these teams already learn their lesson when it come to the ball family . Stay far away

[@RareAirTwo4]

How much is Lavar paying for this promotion?

[@DUNGSTA]

It's paying off big

[@davis54748]

Thats what i am wondering, because our twolves sub reddit says otherwise xD

[@woopityscoop2863]

If he gets drafted by the knicks, most of his upside will be gone. He won't develop into the player we expect him to

[@hachimlamrhari856]

the way he shoots the ball is really funny hhhhhhhhh

[@nbaclips4040]

Reminder: PER 40 MINUTES he did not average 21 and 9

[@nbaclips4040]

17,7,7 was the offical statline

[@MoesArt1986]

You know what Per 40 is?

[@andresbeltre7378]

@@MoesArt1986 this man dumb dumb don't worry about it haha

[@nasri710]

Hahahahah people thinking they play 40 minutes in a game yikes, he does average 21 and 9 per 40 dumbo

[@mikilee123]

Another hype train , nothing else solid player not an all star

[@stefan218]

@@TheOGDailySpark takeaway the defense

[@henriquevgf]

@@TheOGDailySpark exactly...

[@nevergiveup3320]

Iknow it’s random but I lost my job then apartment bc covid closed down IL restaurants. I’m living out my car just looking for some gas an couple bucks for food. I have cash app&Venmo which are Allyboy23. Please leave negative comments to yourself, I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. God bless 🙏🏻

[@noahraymond244]

It was evident he’d be a top 3 pick since his freshman year in high school ( which he was technically an 8th grader who reclassified to ay a year with both brothers) he’s going to be a much better than Zo, which is saying a lot considering when he’s healthy he’s a very solid starting PG in the league who’s still developing.

[@sosteezy8120]

NBA: Knicks need a good guard Knicks: Obi Toppin?

[@owlbeno297]

He made my team lit on 2K so I'm widdit

[@offbrand_tfue7551]

LMAOOOOO

[@bealburner3581]

Lol

[@SalesTaxin]

A straight bust in the making 😂😂😂😂

[@shadowwarrior2030]

No way a lengthy 6'7" high IQ point guard with excellent handles will be a bust. He will be Simmons at least. And that's no way a bust.

[@bretmaverick9434]

@@shadowwarrior2030 he's not gonna rebound or defend like Simmons does

[@SalesTaxin]

@@shadowwarrior2030 um what.. Simmons was suppose to be the next LeBron.. uhh what happened ? 😂 and id take Simmons over Lamelo any day.

[@shadowwarrior2030]

@@SalesTaxin I said at least, right? That means Melo's ceiling is Ben. Get it?

[@shadowwarrior2030]

@@bretmaverick9434 How did you know that? Ben didn't defend in college too

[@EmacMac-ph2zd]

I don’t think no real scouts have Lamelo as the 1st pick nor do they think he’s a franchise changing talent.

[@Yngtrey25]

3 of the top mock drafts in the world have him going number 1

[@EmacMac-ph2zd]

@@Yngtrey25 which ones are those? Please don’t say Bleacher Report

[@Yngtrey25]

@@EmacMac-ph2zd NBC, CBS, multiple espn scouts and dozens of NBA gm’s said they expect Ball to be drafted number one. All these were updated within the last week too

[@EmacMac-ph2zd]

@@Yngtrey25 I’ve heard the exact opposite from mostGMs outlets. Saying the fact he’s NEVER played in a situation with any accountability that they are worried. And also the Lavar ball factor

[@EmacMac-ph2zd]

@@Yngtrey25 I wouldn’t use NBC or CBS as a go to for NBA but that’s just me

[@JayyBanks]

All he has to do is pick his deep shots better and his shooting percentage will go up. That’s it. He’ll be fine.

[@stefanjones24]

Per 40 minutes lol

[@bn0supremacy]

watch melo grow up i feel like lol been watching jit since he was a freshman

[@Momslovevon]

Tbh we have

[@ketointermittentfasting8192]

The dude looks good, but I honestly still dont see any thing that special about him to be a number one pick. I would say he will be lucky if he gets picked because he seems to be completely unable to handle the final 2 minutes of a close game. And that is actually when you need a point guard. PS. Point guards dont only handle the ball, they handle a whole game.

[@Logo3_22]

How dumb this looks now bet you are back tracking now🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Man said he would be lucky if he gets pick 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nathanielkang2397]

so many hardcore analysts have him at number one so im pretty sold

[@tboss8157]

LaMelo is a fake prospect. Huge bust potential.

[@yonisabdillahi4069]

You salty hater

[@librenglaro]

BUST! Mark my words! You heard it here first folks

[@DUNGSTA]

The next SGA

[@greensergent6347]

I agree a million %

[@dacreativebrinson66]

LOLOLOLOLOL x 10

[@user-eu3uy9pt8p]

It’s crazy how his (media) narrative changes almost daily. They’ll say he’s a top 3 pick today (which he is) but by next week it’s back to the the doubts & about how his stock could be dropping

[@JonJonUCan21992]

He is going to be box office af. Who ever passes on him god bless. I hope chicago or ny gets his talent deserves a huge spot light

[@med640]

Someones bout to lose his job real quick.