Former Laker Lonzo Ball OBLITERATES Lakers Guard Austin Reaves By Saying THIS On His Podcast...

Former Laker Lonzo Ball OBLITERATES Lakers Guard Austin Reaves By Saying THIS On His Podcast...
Lonzo Ball recently sat down on his podcast to discuss the Lakers playoff run and he made a shocking statement about Lakers Guard Austin Reaves. Join the conversation below and don't forget to subscribe for future content on Former Laker Lonzo Ball OBLITERATES Lakers Guard Austin Reaves By Saying THIS On His Podcast...
Lonzo Ball got real about the Los Angeles Lakers' tepid end to the season, losing 4-1 in the first round to the Denver Nuggets. The loss led to the Lakers firing Darvin Ham, as the coach was held responsible for his tactical shortcomings. Lonzo Ball thinks Ham isn't the only person to blame, and that the players and coaches should share responsibility.
“Speaking from personal experience, I'm not able to point the finger. I think it’s the group. I've seen a lot of players mess up. I've seen AD not touch the ball in the fourth, I've seen Bron get backcut, and I've seen rebounds be missed... Y'all just lost to a better team."
Ball broke down the bits of the Lakers offense that didn't make sense to him, emphasizing how the team should have run the offense through Anthony Davis.
"Personally, it looks like some better adjustments could’ve been made… Give AD the ball. Post or mid-post, I'm running my offense through Anthony Davis. I'm just giving him the ball. No disrespect to Reaves, but I'm not going pick-and-roll with Reaves before I get him the ball in the post, personally."
Ball reiterated that Davis should have been the Lakers' primary option for the series.
"AD killed but he could have killed even more. He would be killing, get 30 by the 4th, and then he’ll have 1 shot in the 4th quarter. I don’t understand it”
In all five games, Anthony Davis had an inexplicable second-half drop-off which many attributed to coach Ham not drawing up plays for the center. Ham's playcalling was directly called out by Davis after they lost Game 2 of the series, prompting a salty response from the head coach. This interaction foreshadowed Ham's firing, as it was clear the locker room had moved on from the coach.
In my opinion, the Lakers' decision to move on from Ham was fine because he was always a limited coach. He's good enough to maximize what he can get from a roster but fails to match up tactically in playoff series against elite coaches.
When fans at home are pointing out blatant rotational and tactical flaws, it's hard to justify being in charge.
JJ Reddick Might Replace Darvin Ham
JJ Reddick has been interviewing for head coaching jobs since last summer when the Toronto Raptors interviewed him before going with Darko Rajakovic. He's since interviewed for the Charlotte Hornets as well, but Reddick might be getting the top job of the Lakers to coach his podcast co-host, LeBron James.
The Lakers are also looking at other candidates such as James Borrego and Sam Cassell, but Reddick's name is said to be in the lead so far. If James can't trust a mind like Reddick's on the court, the rumors of him not being able to function with a coach for more than a few seasons might be entirely accurate.
Reddick would be a better man-manager, provided Davis and LeBron treat him with respect. If they disagree with him and throw a fit, it'll undermine Redick's authority to the entire team. The Lakers can't afford to keep switching coaches, and Reddick would need to be a long-term solution to this problem.
Almost every available option includes assistant coaches or fired head coaches, so the Lakers aren't picking from the top of the barrel. But there is value to be found if the front office can identify the perfect coach who can work in synergy with Rob Pelinka but also LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
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[@dexterbrown5785]

To be fair there were times when AD and DLO were cooking together in the playoffs and Ham went away from it. I think DLO fits well with AD but not Lebron.

[@Stephen32-zs7jm]

😂Whenever in doubt LeBron at fault for Dlo having a 0pt game.Thats why I love Kyrie... LBJ wouldn't have to worry about Kyrie having a 0pt game and letting Jamal Murray shit on Dlo and Reaves 2yrs in a row.

[@superdave6845]

@dexterbrown5875 no I would say lebron went away from it

[@MmmScotty]

To be fair if dlo shot the same percentages as reaves we might have won the Denver series … too bad he couldn’t play as efficient as reaves

[@MmmScotty]

@@Stephen32-zs7jmI guess holding a star to under their career averages is getting “shit on” these days lmao

[@valerie-denisemikell2227]

​@@Stephen32-zs7jmI million

[@huemungus5321]

Everyone talks about LeBron statistics all the time. And James is probably the worst defensive guy right now with the Lakers.

[@TheLockerRoomla]

‘Probably’ 😂😂😂

[@philliprhinehardt6268]

I agree with Lonzo Ball 100 percent.

[@SportsTheoryTv]

I dont necessarily wanna hear this coming from L. Ball. but he’s not wrong. if Rivers light was yellow AD COULD GET 5-10 more shots.#FACTS Ball is a true point guard so AD is a walking assist.

[@I.am_Groot]

Lonzo is not a PG and I really don't need to hear his commentary until dude plays some basketball and show us he can do more than hit some 3's from time to time

[@elijaharvinger1178]

​​​@@I.am_Groot" "Lonzo gonna be an all star in like 4 or 5 more years. Give him time". - Every Lonzo fan since he came into the league.

[@I.am_Groot]

@@elijaharvinger1178 Lol facts

[@terryvarta9306]

There is no way Austin Reeves is a starting caliber player. He is a good bench player, the guy cant defend a pole. You cant have 2 guards who cant shoot and cant defend at the same time. Look at Vando, he cant shoot but he can win you guys with Hussle

[@TheLockerRoomla]

Exactly

[@erichughes8723]

Reeves could not guard my grandmother! And she has been dead for over 30yrs..

[@I.am_Groot]

It ain't Reeves fault he was asked to start the Lakers need a bench dude can play in space and be more effective

[@just-Just-it]

Call me crazy, call me whatever but Austin Reaves and D Lo suck especially in how they defend. Why? The Lakers calling this Reave one of the big three was nonsense. This guy can do one thing and that is score but he is pretty worthless on defense. Although he is 6'4.5 barefooted, and 6'5.75" with shoes he has short t rex arms with a 6'6.25" wingspan which limits his reach and contest ability on shot attempts but he doesn't have the desire, strength, attributes, and will to play gr8 defense. All he wants to do is score. People talking sh*t about Bronny ain't this or that. I am taking him right now over Austin Reaves and D Lo any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Bronny might not be as tall barefooted right now measuring 6'1.50" but 6'3.25 with shoes on and a 6'7.25" wingspan which is a full inch longer than Austin Reaves. However, what Bronny doesn't bring you on offense he more than makes up for it on defense. Bruh, Bronny would defended Murray ten times better than Reaves and D Lo. Anyway, people can play stupid and crazy all they want but this kid is getting drafted and unless the Lakers make a move up in the early part of 2nd round Bronny will not be on the board for the Lakers to take him in the draft. Anyway, the Lakers didn't need offense from either of those two knuckleheads as much as they needed them to be great defenders. You know cliche "defense wins championships". The Lakers lost because they could not overcome the defensive deficiencies of Reave and DLo and it was as simple as that.

[@TheLockerRoomla]

Excellent analysis 💯

[@dexterbrown5785]

Facts they tried to force Reaves and it killed the team.

[@MmmScotty]

By being one of the most efficient scorers on the team lmao

[@dariusfountain683]

I always say the Lakers were trying to force reaves to be a star instead of a role player

[@I.am_Groot]

Austin Reeves is not supposed to be a starter or go-to scoring option. Lakers put him in some positions because of injuries or the fact they just didn't have a bench. In his correct role AR is a big asset to any team

[@don7109]

Lakers main reason for losing was defense. 2020 roster did not have 3pt snipers. They had players who were hungry and knew how to play the game. How many times in the history of the nba do we blame the 4th best player for losing. This roster was good enough to go to a game 7 but coaching plays a part in that

[@TheLockerRoomla]

Danny Green, KCP, Avery Bradley all shot above league average from the 3 point line but sure

[@don7109]

Is the discrepancy bigger for there 3pt shooting or there defense compared to dlo, reeves, and hachimura? All of them has been booed by laker fans except Avery and got death threats. Not because of their defense but because of there inconsistent 3's

[@juanjuan799]

Lonzo Ball ? Has not done Nothing. All he does is eat, What he doesn't deserve.

[@jj10176]

Lonzo is an old school pg he reads the game differently I’m pretty certain there are some Austin fans crying about this. I rather have zo than reaves if healthy because he can do multiple things and play defense

[@teresamcgee-vd2uc]

I hope zo can return to play 😢

[@souljamakinbread08]

I agree for the same reason especially if zo healthy cause zo was coming along & looking well rounded with the bulls before the injuries

[@oblove1586]

I Have To Agree 👍🏿

[@TheLockerRoomla]

I agree

[@Playerz714]

Lmao this dude cant get on the court

[@mamster233]

They should have kept Caruso instead of getting Reaves

[@sholovesholove4620]

Another reason why COACHING MATTERS

[@escobarrizzay3599]

Lonzo Ball a Scammer lol he been stealing money for 3 years . Im no big reeves fan but atleast been available and on the court. Like lebron says all time the best ability is availability. best thing you can do for your teamates is be available

[@TheLockerRoomla]

Lonzo Ball doesn’t play for the Lakers so I’m not sure what his injury history has to do with this topic

[@escobarrizzay3599]

@TheLockerRoomla he plsy for the bulls and been injured for like almost 3 years. So him commented on any other team or player is a joke. When he has even played. My point ince again is atleast reeves has played. And im not defending reeves. I wanted dejunte murray or wanting him coming off bench . But Lonzo ball aint the dude to be trying to have commentary about this. Still salty because lebron traded his ass . He took a shoot a shot at 39yr old lebron getting back picked in this video as well 🤣

[@escobarrizzay3599]

@@TheLockerRoomla signed a four-year, $85 million contract with the Bulls. One of the most significant puzzle pieces to the Bulls' roster is Lonzo Ball. Ball hasn't played on an NBA floor in over two years. He's undergone three separate surgeries on his right knee since January 2022, the last of which included a cartilage transplant.

[@jayybenji1198]

@@escobarrizzay3599Na facts. Not a Reaves fan but lonzo should not be talking bout anyone😂

[@escobarrizzay3599]

@jayybenji1198 right bruh 👍 lol

[@juanjuan799]

I like Austin Reaves, better than Lonzo ball, without Question.

[@mackwitdavortexx]

Bring back Lonzo when he a free agent

[@TheLockerRoomla]

Would not be mad at that

[@MmmScotty]

Yeah lets sign him for 20 mil to play the first half of the regular season 🤡

[@shavaraparker3780]

Yes, he would've been a good 6th man candidate !!

[@escobarrizzay3599]

This off topic. But i look at nuggetts this series. Michael porter jr and Murray not playing no where the way against Timberwolves as they did us the lakers. Is timbs defense that good or ours that bad? As they getting blown tf out and this bout to go to a game 7

[@TheLockerRoomla]

We’re really that bad lol

[@MmmScotty]

Doesn’t matter who u got on the court when your coach ain’t willing to make ANY adjustments.. tell me what changes we made throughout the 2 series with Denver

[@countryrah]

Reaves knee pad mob can't even attach Lonzo because we all know if he was on the team instead of d-lo and Reaves the Lakers would beat the nuggets with him and vando playing 2 guard just for defense and rebounding which ham should've did with them reddish and vando or cristie instead of those 2 clowns

[@TheLockerRoomla]

Exactly

[@MmmScotty]

Reaves majority guarded Jamal who shot less than career average and is one of our most efficient scorers, if dlo had the same efficiency as reaves, we probably won the series . If we swap lonzo for reaves we wouldn’t have his ass for the playoffs anyways since the mf hasn’t played in fkn 2 years 😂🤡

[@broderickjohnson1427]

Factz, Reaves isn't athletic enough to be a starter, running the offense through AD sud be a top priority, another big is needed, and a true SG in starting lineup...

[@beggerking]

reaves is much much better than Lonzo ball was and ever will be...all lonzo has is hype, no juice

[@DEEiBe]

lol question. What shooting guard was better to put in that starting unit this season? I agree that he’s a 6th man but this season, he needed to start

[@SuperYoungpoet]

I guess is just easier to blame Austin than DLo huh AD got a shot hit on him in game 2 after blowing a 20 point lead . This on coaching That’s why d ham got fired 1 -11 against 0 -4 against the kings Frank Vogel beat Denver & smoke the kings .

[@kingjudah1448]

Spit them facts Fam !

[@TheLockerRoomla]

💯

[@SeanFreeman-xo4cd]

I would much rather have a healthy Lonzo than Austin Reeves anyday😂

[@TheLockerRoomla]

Nah fr 😂

[@PhatDimes]

LOL Chicago just want a heathy Lonzo period....🤣🤣

[@MmmScotty]

I’d much rather have a guy that plays half the season, is less efficient offensively, shoots 56% from the free throw line … over Austin reaves who was in the top 15 of efficiency this year as on ball guard only being surpassed by guys like Shai Kawhi Booker Tatum Irving Fox Jokic doncic haliburton Deroxan Giannis Harden Stupid af lmao

[@I.am_Groot]

@@MmmScotty Yeah they myth of Lonzo Ball carries all kinds of hype and expectation. And I mean if dude can get 40% from 3 again he can make an impact. Problem is he can't/won't score inside and doesn't really want the ball in space like a PG does so it really isn't much if his 3 ain't falling

[@Onechance_ngl]

I was trying to explain this to a friend and they just didn’t understand this concept at all. In their mind it’s AD’s fault and he doesn’t want to get open and make plays smh. It’s not rocket science. Casuals think they know more than when all they watch are highlights and it’s crazy.

[@TheLockerRoomla]

facts

[@oldscotty9507]

Well I just found someone not to listen to when it comes to basketball.

[@sytzone8213]

Yes austin reaves fault why dlo 0 points my glorious king dlo.

[@brianjackson8668]

The Lakers need to replace this back court and add a couple of bigs.

[@erikk1]

you gotta go live tn g

[@hanson4035]

Was watching this and he just went live, Reggie got us with the content