Why Lonzo Ball is Struggling to Score

[@coachwire8827]

I see a lot of comments say you should send this to coaches and Lonzo, which would be wise, but I wanted to take a moment to say that you deserve much more credit and views than you are getting. This is true basketball analysis at a professional level. I'm a high school player and watching these videos helps me learn smart decision making and better mechanics and teamwork. Your not only helping fans get a sense of what need to be improved, but your improving your fans. WELL DONE AND KEEP IT UP MAN!!! Please like if you agree :)

[@LakerFilmRoom]

That's amazing, man. So glad that I can help you with you game. I don't worry about the credit or the views, that isn't why I do this.

[@theophilussparks5839]

Think that this analysis hasn't gone unnoticed by the Laker brass. During his rookie year changing a player shot is risky, as everyone here would agree. Best bet is to tweak his footwork, parts of the shooting form so that he's comfortable and consistent as the video suggest. He'll be fine

[@DosNeckace]

i was with you until you asked me to like if I agree

[@herbdeanisthegoldstandard8293]

"this is true basketball analysis at a professional level". How the fck would u know ,your just a high school kid..

[@coachwire8827]

Brian Adams cuz I've seen my coaches and I've seen my college brothers coaches scout and coach...

[@CK2K]

Not a Laker fan but I️ am someone who is a fan of Zo and wants to see him succeed and this video was dead on! Loved the analysis and actual common sense compared to what we have to hear everyday on the internet and national tv about “he’s not a good shooter” or “he needs to change that shot” again man, great video 👌🏾

[@xweapon_x]

true

[@trhisdrav]

I’m guessing you have ios11 lmao

[@nopemang4356]

I would've commented the same thing if you hadn't beat me to it.

[@CK2K]

Well my little bro plays travel ball and he told me about a Freshman kid and his 2 bros that was a BALLER and we went to see him play during a few of his tournaments thru high school and the dude is not only a great player but a class act off the court and I️ genuinely see him being a star in the long run

[@SollyBenny]

But hes not a good shooter... the stats are there.

[@mukundwazhere]

Been following you for a while and this is probably the best analysis I've seen on a specific player, great job.

[@brandonimperial5432]

Luke has been waiting for you to upload this video lol

[@starwizzy9426]

brandon imperial amen!!

[@michaelhwang6025]

Why hasn't Luke hired you yet?

[@brandonmrturnovertrashingr4311]

Michael Hwang Eventually he'll get hired and get noticed....if I'm not mistaken he wasn't covering the Lakers before and was just doing these videos...he's with FBG or LakersNation so it'll come

[@danielllll521]

I know he's been granted to go into at least some Lakers practices so maybe he does some work

[@eliseo-cheyo8225]

Michael Hwang 😂😂😂

[@silverarrows95]

Michael Hwang Politics man. Politics!

[@DannyC2345]

Great analysis on his shooting form And how his step back counters him jumping to far forward. I’m surprised no one on the lakers has noticed that

[@megumi6499]

Lonzo is in that no man's land in terms of speed. He's not quick enough to blow by defenders, but he's also too fast to make proper reads consistently.

[@ThaLedg]

that's bullshit though, John wall is oneof the fastest players in the league and he is one of the best passers the kid was just massively overhyped

[@weewee203ohSpecz]

Megumi he chooses his decisions ahead of time it seems like. isn’t a quick thinker i guess. he drives but can’t comprehend quick enough that his teammates are open idk

[@intendedexpression6609]

Len VDL: you are comparing a seasoned vetaran vs a rookie who hasn't played 20 nba games yet. he will learn to use his speed or lack of it and make good plays in the future it just takes some time.

[@ThaLedg]

True True wall had 16+ ppg and 8apg as a rookie. If you want to compare lonzo to the other rooks, then how about De'aaron Fox or DSJ? Both average somewhere around 15ppg and 5a. Both are faster and more athletic then lonzo. So why are they able to make their reads but Lonzo Isent?

[@intendedexpression6609]

Len VDL:lonzo is averaging 7 assists hes making better reads than both of them natural passing talent. 8pts 6reb, 7 assists is decent for lonzo rn. fox and smith have just adjusted better when it comes to their scoring.

[@manny24lal]

Main problem with Lonzo is that he plays at one speed and doesn't have a lot of shake with his handle

[@jasonwilliams9307]

Yup his trainer dmo needs to watch this and byanymeansbasketball videos

[@alandiep99]

he doesn't put his defender in "jail" like guys like cp3 do

[@JermaleTheGREAT]

MH_1231 true, but he rarely turns the ball over playing at this pace

[@eda639]

MH_1231 doesn’t get turnovers so not a problem

[@Phsoco]

Alan Diep You're expecting a rookie with 10 games experience to have the same defensive impact as cp3? LOWER YOUR EXPECTATIONS!

[@nathanli1461]

This is so true! Lonzo often get out of control when he get in to the paint... I think he could learn from LBJ who can always kicks the ball out of the paint and find the open shooter

[@GEEZYEA777]

Harden also does it extremely well

[@starwizzy9426]

Man could you please send this to Lonzo somehow PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS. I mean the coaches all say he is a fast learner and a hard worker so I'm sure he'll take your advice. Please please send this to Lonzo now now now now now!Thanks and this is a fabulous video.

[@Ph3nom1998]

He's in the Lakers media so he can attend practices and talk to players, ofcrs he's not gonna go over to Lonzo and tell him what he needs but I really hope that sooner or later he'll be able to talk to coaches

[@adv3nturetime]

I hit the like button as soon as the video start lmao, I already know ur videos are decent as hell

[@adv3nturetime]

Lol true

[@edwardeaglin2167]

Love your videos man keep up the good work

[@retroray22]

Single greatest video ever

[@imyourhuckleberry4547]

Very good analytics. One more point I would like to highlight is that he exposes the ball too much when he goes for a layup. Leaving him open to get blocked. We can find defects with just about anybody's shot mechanics but ultimately it comes down to Lonzo gaining the confidence to finish. He needs to get in there stronger and not expose the ball so much. He obviously knows how to finish, he did it well in college. It's more of a confidence thing than anything else. Most importantly like the video pointed out, he has to not do as much unnecessary things like switch hands when there no reason to.

[@imyourhuckleberry4547]

SAITAMA'S RIGHT GLOVE Not sure why you have a problem with that word. You do know it's a real word right?

[@marcopolowoodworks]

this consistent quality of content has finally urged me to donate , please don't ever stop

[@djizzal20]

People love to hate on this kid and its sad. I hope he gets outta his slump and ball out...we only 10 games in..he gonna turn it around soon.

[@nash5908]

Your extremely good at diagnosing, hell of a job man, gave u a like for ur work on this one

[@xYouxGotx0wnedx]

On his drives to the basket, he does pick up the drill too early. and that causes him to go up too soft. he doesnt go up with authority and thats why he gets blocked or misses alot of drives

[@danielweissel2366]

your videos are getting more and more intricate, and i'm always hanging on for one of your uploads. i especially liked the lateral thought process that came along with diagnosing lonzo's struggles. truly great analysis! keep it up

[@leroyglam3920]

Dope video! Very nice work!

[@manny24lal]

Those lefty finishes Lonzo does are so irritating lol

[@starwizzy9426]

MH_1231 irritating?Lol why, as long as it goes in.

[@manny24lal]

Star Wizzy it's unnecessary. I'm not talking about him finishing left when he drives left, I'm referring to the ones in this video where he is driving right and finishes left on the way down.

[@starwizzy9426]

MH_1231 I think it's because he gets blocked so much he is trying to avoid getting blocked again.

[@MrGoodfellow23]

MH_1231: I think its a combination of not yet adjusting to the size of NBA players, and playing basketball against older players too much as a youth. He thinks about the size of the other players too much. He thinks they're always going to block his shot... look at Lamelo's game. He's at least 6'3", but you'd think the rim was 20' feet high the way he shoots it. He still thinks he's a little kid.

[@wlt3585]

Paul Huang lamelo is 6'6?

[@dathunderman4]

Great video, great channel. It's so Refreshing to see someone analyze a player by actually breaking down plays, as opposed to reading off stat lines

[@Arvisgrt]

Good stuff as usual pete

[@Kyle-qf5zc]

Great breakdown man, you really know the game. Subscribed!

[@peterbenefiel5887]

Amazing analysis. Thank you for educating the common fan.

[@yalltrippin5193]

You'd think "NBA professionals" in the coaching and training staff would've done this already. The answer is so simple. The problem is with his footwork. Even I figured that out before I watched the video

[@angeldiaz3174]

Watching this and hearing what you’re saying being a trainer to HS basketball student athletes, I completely agree with your analysis. Great video!

[@1965BigBry]

That was some excellent film breakdown. This guy has a ton of offensive reconstruction to do. AAU poisoning so clear & present.

[@hemitheosmax]

This guy is smart. Knows offer and demand. Everyone's wondering what's happening with Lonzo, and he comes up with an answer. My man.

[@curtishebert4408]

Even tho I don’t play like Lonzo at all I still learned a ton stuff that I can use to improve my game

[@yeerr8241]

Yo this is some dope in depth analysis ! Subscribed 👌🏼

[@guttmanshapiro]

Absolutely brilliant analysis. Thanks for doing such great work.

[@I.am_Groot]

You make some good points. Looks like small adjustments but I am not sure he can correct the 3-point issues nearly as well as his finish at the rim, and passing off penetration. He will need to learn to play through contact and get to the line, problem at the moment is he can't make FT either. More of a long-term project than the Lakers planned on

[@epicDuftbaum]

It was always a long term project. This guy only played one year at UCLA. The longer you play at that level (of course you need good coaches) the better your fundamentals and you are more "game ready" than most other guys. His body is clearly not at NBA level and that is ok, everyone knew that. Maybe his start was a bit slower than expected, but it was always a long time project to begin with.

[@Khan-_-Art1st]

Not a Lakers fan, but I liked this so much I subbed. You earned a Celtics fan. Not a fan of Lonzo, but I for sure don't want him to be a bust. Hopefully the rivalry is strong in the future like the old days

[@BucsDucs99]

Really cool breakdown. I'm not a Lakers fan, but this is some really valuable stuff you're putting together here.

[@critdaddysama4656]

Just subbed. Lakers coaches SHOULD see this. Someone please send them this video

[@ericcalderon7576]

I feel like these videos are like the red pill from the matrix lmao

[@Only1Feedie]

Eric Calderon I never seen the matrix but I totally agree

[@kennybolo7564]

G Malco you 8 ?

[@fushi6ix]

Eric Calderon q

[@TheBorderJumper17]

G Malco Gotta watch it bro

[@mikeb8443]

I also hit you on Twitter. Really appreciate this video. So far my criticisms of Lonzo Ball have had me labeled a Zo hater. So seeing how that/any criticism can be delivered without getting the hater label has been really helpful.

[@Lodgeitude]

Great analysis. I also think the mental pressure of him not scoring, like he's accustomed to, is contributing to him rushing shots up, and penetrating without any control. He has to feel a lot of pressure to score.

[@shystlyrical9654]

Wow! What a great analysis and breakdown of his shot!!

[@Starbury3187]

Greant analysis. I play for more than 15 years and I think you really know what you are talking about! Thx for this interesting video!

[@FuneralGraveMemorial]

Please do videos on more teams also. Your channel will blow up if you do. Guaranteed.

[@JustMy2Pennies]

Love your vids, and analysis on our team. Magic , hire this man immediately!!

[@kbofficialent.5720]

I never even noticed most of this stuff till you pointed it out....great video!

[@tannerrienbolt5248]

That step back analysis was spot on, great job

[@mrlogick1098]

Your breakdowns are great, good stuff.

[@Lucaldinho]

This is really good stuff, man. Excellent work.

[@zmo1ndone502]

That's a great point about the step back and his forward momentum

[@AceMcCL0ud]

This review is helpful af. Not just to Lonzo but any player with similarities. You should be working to help teams improve shooting and offense as a whole

[@TheYoungMoor]

LFR. You're on fire 🔥🔥🔥 with these recent videos

[@xrampx3339]

Damn, your really good at this

[@realitities2]

This video is awesome. It's crazy to see the difference between NCAA and NBA like this. When he came off screens at UCLA, he had plenty of time to pivot that right foot an extra few degrees before starting his jumper. In this video you see that even when defenders go under the screen, NBA players just close out to fast. He needs to have his feet in position to shoot as soon as he picks up his dribble and stop taking the extra half second to align himself

[@2en1th]

not a lakers fan but still learned a ton from his analysis!

[@simon_patterson]

Good analysis. I notice that almost all the dish off opportunities he doesn't take are outside his field of view. Combine that with the fact his team mates are too often in the wrong spots, and it makes it hard for him to be able to pass when a big is about to block him. You make a great point about how early he commits to his lay up though. He doesn't make use of the gather step like say LeBron or Westbrook do, and I think it would help him greatly if he did start a gather step at the point he currently takes his first of two layup steps. His follow through is so inconsistent on all his shots. Often (but not always) he keeps his shooting hand extended when the shot drops. Pulling back before fully extending the shooting hand is a sign (and, ironically, cause) of a loss of confidence. I think the best way to fix that is the exaggerate the follow through on the shot by keeping the shooting hand extended after the shot. He tried this in one of the examples where he missed a shot in your video, but then reverted back to an inconsistent follow through again.

[@iTweetHard]

Youngest Player in History to get Triple Double this video, and the comments just make it even more sweeter!!!! #LakerNation!!!!

[@BrianthePT]

Great video and editing! You should make more like this but on different players. I would be interested to see you do this type of breakdown on Kyrie Irving or Isaiah Thomas when he gets healthy.

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

You should make videos beyond just the Lakers. It'd be awesome to see this deep of a breakdown on Lebron. Many talk about his high Bball IQ, but few contrast his decisions with that of others.

[@gdflee8388]

Dude what a great video. Thanks man!

[@Reedo2x]

i think if lonzo improves his core it’ll help his balance and then allow him to align himself better and stop and start his momentum better...he needs time in the weight room with the s&c coach but i think it’s a problem that can be fixed

[@starwizzy9426]

Wavey JonesTheThird he definitely doesn't look in shape to me. He was flying in UCLA.

[@lord3494]

Star Wizzy He said he still isnt 100% recovered from the ankle injury

[@Reedo2x]

Star Wizzy the ankle is more of an excuse to me but i could understand cuz he’s been lackin elevation on his layups and we’ve seen him be explosive around the rim (granted that’s with a head of steam and off one foot not 2 ft jumps but still) and yehh his conditioning seems off those chino hills don’t get u ready for nba life it’s time for him to get a proper offseason trainer (julius’s guy preferably)

[@epicDuftbaum]

Well you cannot compare the games back at UCLA with NBA games. Everyone is longer, stronger and more athletic in the NBA. The defenders in the NBA are going up against freak athletes like Westbrook, Giannis or LeBron every night, Lonzo Ball isn´t that freak athlete by any stretch of imagination. Of course he can´t come in and dunk over guys like he used to do.

[@ChaseInALack]

Good job bro new subscriber im a fan on lonzo but i also can criticize him as well when he isn't playing up to par i just want the kid to get get better and get will over time

[@davincerica7232]

He's missing high school point guard layups, and his floaters are incredibly brickish

[@honeymoonhanz2542]

Great observations ✔✔

[@ShotBy50]

Shout out to your Pops!! He cought me with my Lakers hat and told me about your channel. Got me to sub. Go Lakes, we got James, it's on now°

[@PierceLavoy]

You need to send this shit to Lonzo. I’m a Lakers fan and this nigga needs to learn

[@airframer120]

Damn that's a legit analysis... It makes so much sense now.. Hopefully this video will make it to lonzo or the staff to correct his flaws or weaknesses

[@maryjane-kt2kj]

Lonzo need to see this.

[@ethanlampe5820]

They need to lock him in a room and show him some sarunas marciulionis highlights, that guy really knew how to attack and finish plus he’s around Lonzos hight

[@LakersEnEspanol]

Really well expained video. Thank you

[@guardiabreak234]

Yup, lonzo needs to watch this.

[@edmunoz2353]

Analysis on 3 point shots makes a lot of sense

[@ryunbuck1592]

Lonzo needs to see this

[@jcray8409]

Great stuff man! Spot on insight

[@clyburncunninghamiv7809]

GREAT analysis! I wish you could show this to Lonzo himself

[@yerrrboi8086]

This video had some valid points... I like it 👌🏼

[@harrisonfrye429]

All of this is so true I’m a big lakers fan too great vid man

[@Kartracer-pq6tl]

I like your channel bro just found it today and I subbed I’m going to the nets vs Lakers game on February 2 in Brooklyn and I want to get the full experience from a lakers fan perspective so I will be watching more of your videos

[@danielllll521]

Can someone send this to Luke like 50 times? The Lakers should really hire this guy.

[@alexsolomons6312]

Oh btw I liked and subscribed to your channel bro keep up the good stuff man

[@arpand6307]

All this mans Lonzo does is do half court outlet passes, any YMCA player can do that. He need to develop a half court game, both shooting and making those effortless Harden type passes.

[@luiscarlostabian2192]

he's new in nba and also living a life full of expectations. just give him time to remove the pressure in him

[@ItsPooly]

I'm pretty sure they want him to take those contested shots at the rim. So I don't think it will change. He was making right decisions in SL when we and the coaching staff were yelling at him wrongly for it.

[@imyourhuckleberry4547]

ItsPooly Yes. I think he passes enough and he needs to take those shots so close to the rim. I agree with the evidence that the video pointed out but I feel more than anything, he has to just simply get comfortable attacking the rim. He obviously knows how, just needs to get used to going up against pros.

[@douglasmurdoch7247]

ItsPooly lol wut? They want their pass first point guard to take smothered shots in the paint after drawing two defenders, more than they want him to pass to the open man? What?

[@douglasmurdoch7247]

I'm Your Huckleberry plain and simple it's the wrong basketball play to draw two men like that and not hit the open guy. You guys are wrong

[@ItsPooly]

Douglas Murdoch There was like 3 total plays in SL where he wrongly kicked out when he didn't draw help yet coaching staff was saying they want him to take those shots. Other people on the team are taking lots of contested layups on drives and Luke referenced the fact that we're taking so many 2-point shots to bad shooting i.e. kick-outs not as valuable.

[@imyourhuckleberry4547]

Douglas Murdoch Normally you would be correct. However in this case, Lonzo passes up shots so much that if he's that deep, he should just finish. If you watch the games, 95% of the time he will make that pass.

[@cleokey]

Thank you, great analysis!

[@wilkinlockhart7532]

Amazing analysis and breakdown

[@adamv9892]

He doesn't extend well on his drives to the basket. He has great length but doesn't use it around the rim and I think that affects his misses in the paint as well

[@benonwheels]

Superb work. Zero doubt about his talent and potential. But being a Laker, 2nd overall pick and being Lavar's son of course adds the expectations and pushes idiots like Stephen A Smith into proclaiming him a bust after 10 games. But judging from this analysis, some of his decision making leaves a lot to be desired which is something that was supposed to be an absolute strength of his. 5 gold stars for decisions etc. Perhaps this is a major side effect to growing up playing high school ball for a team that essentially let the inmates run the asylum and honing his skills in his backyard rather than seeking coaching outside of his Dad. For the record, I'm a fan of Lonzo and even his Dad for building everything they have so far and continue to do so. I anticipate and look forward to improvement from Lonzo, I just hope others share your thoughts in the organization and help him along!

[@TioSeuss]

I completely and 100% agree with your analysis! It would do Zo good to watch this video so he can come back with a vengeance this year!

[@Cheatrrr]

This is complete facts. Especially him not passing when he gets double at the rim and only finishing with his left.

[@VA_QUALITY]

somebody get this man a contract, nice work my dude

[@hansonlee5847]

I'm a huge anti-Lakers fan (I'm a MJ fan), but I really enjoy your analysis. You got my sub!

[@MrBrad777c]

If you dislike this video you are anti-basketball! Greatest channel ever!!!

[@TheHaas123]

Lonzo NEEDS to see this video

[@dunkindon123]

Respect. Great video

[@SuperChickenBurgers]

Would be sick if you came back to this after his shot has been landing recently with a good %

[@firegames9494]

I thought when I clicked on this video it would be another AD heavy video that takes half to video to get to the point. Boy I was wrong. This is a great video, needs to be sent to the lakers

[@Hallstyle]

Great video can't argue with anything you said. I also notice he likes to try to finish with his left hand on the right hand side. Never understood why he does that. Makes and easy layup difficult. He definitely jumps to far forward I tell my son the same thing being square jumping straight up is the best way.

[@Evo_Beast]

i really think his footwork is a must and stoping on a dime also he need to work on his handles so he can actually create space on his shot another thing is he need to stop jumping so high on his shot that can really improve his shot and make him use less energy

[@PhilosophicalMindset-b8f]

Perfect analysis I’m glad you posted this Because lonzo needs to slash I compared his 36 Point summer league and realized he’s shooting too many threes and he needs to use his size and strength to slash, driving is lonzo’s strong suit.

[@HotGritz910]

Man you are awesome! On point!

[@MoMo40-e8q]

GO TELL LUKE WALTON ASAP‼️‼️‼️ Please‼️ Try to trespass into the Lakers facility or something man.

[@Pervy]

Great quality content