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Illawarra Hawks guard LaMelo Ball sits down with ESPN NBA draft analyst Mike Schmitz to break down film on his court vision (1:17), ability to manipulate defenders (5:05), dribbling strengths (6:34), jump shot selection (7:34), finishing in traffic (10:36), rebounding instincts (13:26) and defensive potential (15:29).
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Illawarra Hawks guard LaMelo Ball sits down with ESPN NBA draft analyst Mike Schmitz to break down film on his court vision (1:17), ability to manipulate defenders (5:05), dribbling strengths (6:34), jump shot selection (7:34), finishing in traffic (10:36), rebounding instincts (13:26) and defensive potential (15:29).

[@Trumpisawsome]

Totally a bust has no understanding of the game can't shot, does not understand why he passes wear and why this kid is bad like way bad

[@yoguypro8804]

@@Trumpisawsome r u trolling kid?

[@christianowens7083]

B B you’re not going to the league stfu

[@richardflores4052]

B B nah dude this kid is very talented he’s definitely not a bust 6’8” point guard common. He is a very good shooter and will get better.

[@imsoicy87]

B B no way

[@nexxlevel4590]

Praise and CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. This guy is dope. We rootin for you Melo

[@philosophy20]

Yuuup

[@tercial]

Facts I want my boy in the league, what team you thinking?

[@littlecash3369]

Big Fax

[@dannya3476]

No cap

[@stefan218]

Edwards had a better interview

[@mxp6725]

The thing is Melo just sees the game differently. He doesn’t really know how to explain what he sees in game. It probably comes from always playing way up in age.

[@aaron8445]

MXP some ppl have it naturally

[@David-pv4su]

Instinct blindness--just because it comes easy doesn't mean you can explain it. Not a bad thing at all in this case

[@sacr4450]

MXP Nah, it’s just natural. That’s how some people are. They don’t go into a game thinking “I’m gonna do this”. They just flow with the motion.

[@MagzUpBr33zy]

Yeah, he also has never had proper training, which is what makes him even more impressive. They said he didn't know how to 3 man weave, when he cam to Australia.

[@MagzUpBr33zy]

@trajan hercules that has nothing to do with training, i wasn't dissing him... I played at a high enough level... What I'm saying is, he is talented, but he didn't get developed under a fundamental system, so there are basics he didnt learn. Which shows the huge potential he has at the next level. Im saying he has a chance to be great. Chino hills was a run and gun program, with very few in-depth schemes and sets. U can tell by his style that its self-made, not trained, or coached.

[@TheDominiqueBallou]

Finally a person that actually wants a Ball to succeed and is a true fan of them that gets to sit and talk with them. Melo is changing the narrative of who they ALL are as brothers. Respect

[@realdreamerschangetheworld7470]

@Dawei Zhao gelo gon get there too tho 😂

[@peterlarbi9531]

Dominique Ballou... word!!!! Finally all these bunch of journalists hated him cos of his dad but kid got talent. You just got to have someone who cares and have the same passion. He’s gonna succeed for sure

[@TheCut2009]

Lavar Ball " Melo is going to be the best out of all 3" wow that was 3 years ago. Neva lost!

[@AlphaDwg]

most people were saying that too

[@AlphaDwg]

@Livin_great 2019_IGaccount not talking about talking heads paid to give hot takes. Talking about scouts and people who pay attention to recruiting

[@Viz_bo]

He is always underrated

[@pdot8659]

TheCut2009 He also said Melo would be the #1 pick

[@TheCut2009]

@@pdot8659 yeah looking like ESPN back covering the ball family.

[@siskoperalta6536]

“Take me through this play” “What are your thoughts as you make this pass” Lamelo: um it’s natural

[@Justsayinbruh]

Through

[@Realfacts3650]

I swea 😂😂

[@basketballgod2791]

That's why ja Morant is so good because he used to practice like two hours a day in his backyard that's what happens when you really practice their craft every single day you can tell people who been playing a long time versus people who don't really play in between just playing when they have to

[@TheDominiqueBallou]

He's 18 you expect him to break down the play call, defensive scheme and what he had for breakfast.

[@luk3pizza696]

Next they’re gonna break down what toothbrush he uses

[@morgannowlin3609]

He genuinely seems to care about LaMelo's game.

[@xsenzay4954]

Morgan Nowlin He really does. He really giving him tips and what he can do to improve. It’s always nice to have an outside source other than from your circle to show genuine interest. He was giving his non biased opinion.

[@bulletbruv10]

He said hes been watching him since chino hills. So dude probably is invested to lamelo watching him grow up.

[@dantecovarrubias9133]

that's just what any journalist should really do, to do research is their jobs

[@tonywya4133]

@@dantecovarrubias9133 guy is a scout

[@ErenJaeger13]

Dante Covarrubias he’s not a journalist he’s a scout

[@chalebmiller1156]

i like this interviewer a lot. He’s not afraid to tell him anything.

[@corat248]

He's a junior scout for the NBA so yeee

[@itakei]

i like how this interviewer is kinda coaching him when going through his bad plays on video

[@hittanomiss9702]

Shin547 yeah it seems like it was more of a film session

[@AlphaDwg]

Shin547 Mike Schmidt is a legit scout so it’s not like talking to a random journalist. It’s gonna be real basketball talk about your game.

[@Dushawn21]

Great tips from this scout definitely gave melo some things to think about and moves to add to his arsenal. Melo still plays like he’s 5’10 but he’s 6’’7 so he has to use his lebgth

[@JoeMama-jq2rf]

Dushawn21 you obviously don’t watch him play t

[@gangmusic2741]

@@JoeMama-jq2rf nah he right sometime he's Still play he's 5'9 sometime he do uncessary flooder when he can just drive hard

[@thewood1001]

Kevin Love sharpening his interviewing skills.

[@1keemthedream]

thewood1001 yo 😂😂😂

[@lildurk35]

thewood1001 yooooo this should be the number one comment 😂😂😂😂😡

[@munchie3704]

thewood1001 lol bro

[@StayTru101]

LOL

[@pokemon2727]

LOOOOOOOOOOL

[@AlphaDwg]

One of the best hires espn nade was getting the draftexpress guys onboard. Great content.

[@colinmontgomery7382]

Facts have liked their content for a while now

[@dqualen]

^ ppl can’t even give props anymore huh??

[@igiveyouthefacts]

M Realzola Why tell another man to do such a thing? You should be questioning yourself after that

[@H0lyPh3n0m]

Big facts! Watched draft express videos for years

[@dantelinden986]

this is bs, hes asking him how he learned to pass, lol

[@GOATZELWARDBANDWAGON.]

The growth in his passing has been really impressive

[@Daniel-rd2wh]

Zenigundam He’s gotten a lot stronger. Compare his arms now to how they were before. Lower body needs work tho. He has it in him.

[@mandunya]

Rondo is 150lbs

[@AlphaDwg]

the natural ability has always be there but now he can operate pick and roll masterfully

[@jeremiasryynanen3137]

@@mandunya 180

[@isaiah4887]

Zenigundam you're a HATER

[@1dayullsee]

He’s growing up before our eyes. Wild

[@Yeoitsski]

Literally insane to think about

[@JG-zd1cz]

So are you

[@thecashaddicts7554]

NCAA punching the air right now

[@Progressionmusic1]

The CASH ADDICTS lol facts

[@rondotalk1596]

ONG

[@MrDwoody20]

Coulda made a fortune

[@pyropapi2470]

They got the better PG.. Cole Anthony

[@JS-fl8js]

Franco Baldo they don’t care about that they want money and lamelo would’ve made them so much more money than anyone else in this class

[@radiospines]

Having a scout lead the interview is genius

[@andrewd1965]

Retro radio I loved this

[@TheDominiqueBallou]

I feel like he's also teaching Melo the skills he has. Melo says its all instinct but things that are instinct is our greatest talent.

[@drax141]

Listen i love this kid but his vision isn't developing he's relying too much on being better than his competition rather than becoming the best player.... For instance 3:23 he misses the open cut to the basket first open easy bucket...second that same open cutter swung out to the corner open three (flashback Miami ray allen)....meanwhile he's just dribbling mindless like the boondocks episode relying on god given talent and newfound size which will noy translate to the nba and is exactly what has stiffled ZO's growth.... I prey he becomes an allstar but this isn't the magic and lebron level IQ he'll need to make an impact with less than average defense

[@bakermayfield6hunnitdan6er24]

Toaster888 dont act like Carmelo is so good that nobody else can have that name. It’s his nickname, just like how Lonzo goes by Zo and Liangelo goes by Gelo. It’s just a shortened version of his name that rolls off the tongue better. You’re stupid asf

[@iiMOJA]

@@drax141 the league he plays in is better than college

[@michael6601]

drax141 ok he got better playing in Australia league where they hoop for a living among grown men unlike college where u have other responsibilities that you have to take care of restricting u from sharpening ur skill. He gonna adjust to the nba quicker than people in college.

[@aliyafaith6375]

He's struggling so hard to explain what is going on with all his insane passes because it comes so natural to him, this kid is talented and the NCAA missed out tremendously with this one.

[@comfortasaju2489]

Aliya Faith Fr sis

[@cooper5264]

the ncaa didnt miss out melo just couldnt go to college

[@waterbottle2737]

Aliya Faith Go make me a sandwich leave the mayo 🥪

[@Dim.g0v]

@@cooper5264 Melo was ineligible due to the NCAA's overly restrictive rules so in the end they missed out.

[@sensoriclash]

Water Bottle273 LMAOOOOOOO

[@luckychar8]

What’s kinda scary is he isn’t thinking when he plays it seems. Like he’s just naturally gifted so wait until he can sit with someone like cp3, rondo, or Kobe who can teach him the game

[@ElitezCinema]

That's also why it will be very important who he gets drafted by. LaMelo still has some really bad habits like Schmitz pointed out and on a bad team with no good vets it will not help him.

[@aa19776]

Sheeesh

[@lukelbeckford6842]

He is thinking he just don’t know it...when u play and practice yo whole life it becomes natural...won’t he playing since he was 6

[@k.s.alexander9427]

Kobe

[@16Josh]

My mans really said kobe🤣🤣🤦‍♂️

[@Thatkidguero]

Love how the interviewer was telling him every little thing that could improve his game and it really seemed like he took it in and never really realized the little things he would do wrong. Hopefully he continues getting better!

[@bila5319]

Boy said I’m not letting any barbers in Australia touch me 😂😂.

[@dubbmedia430]

Fax😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sidneypratt5493]

Babila Dinga they’d f him up 😭

[@rubenvalce]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrSanCarter]

deadass i peep that

[@JoeBalla123]

Time stamp?

[@jaelinmia]

I've never been this excited in a long time since Michael Jordan about a player going to the NBA I hope Melo makes it

[@ASAHADSGAMER22RSA]

@Sanchi Hawkenrath the path that LaMelo went through is probably the most enduring mentally for any top NBA prospect. He left high school (Chino Hills) to go to Lithuania and keep in mind that this happened when LiAngelo did his shananigans in China and LaMelo's playing style wasn't well received as he took excessive amount of shots and didn't have the work ethic on both ends of the floor (at the time) and the fact that he went to Lithuania meant that he had to grow up and live outside of his comfort zone. Then playing in SPIRE was the neutralizing phase as he put the BBB nonsense behind and it was probably the key to LaMelo's readiness to play for Illawara Hawks. All in all, LaMelo's growth is the most impressive and I hope does well this season and in the NBA.

[@Tankgeeman]

Wow I wasn't even born yet 🤫😭😆

[@joanapinedo20]

Yamani Smith me too

[@lameloballscousin2463]

He hasn’t disappointed

[@97NikeSb]

Melo was built for this. He’s been playing people 3-4 sometimes even 5 years older than him. His game is very advanced and he’s becoming more efficient

[@c.jgardner3850]

“You and Zo” ... poor liangelo

[@winfield841]

Christopher Gardner liangelo gets no love from anybody, but hey he won’t have to work another day in his life with

[@emmanuelellis4996]

He had his chance and blew it in China

[@AJ-um3vv]

@@emmanuelellis4996 what did he do in china?

[@blastyc4457]

@@AJ-um3vv think he stole from a gucci store which ended his college basketball career

[@mootjebd3741]

Bro you Def didn't watch the chino hills games the interviewer didn't mention Gelo bcuz Gelo was always catching those baseball passes

[@alibenkhalid4192]

What i truly got from this interview is how good the interviewer was, not so much from melo (he's still young, definitely will learn how to interact with media at the nba) but the interviewer was super professional.

[@dj2fangaz844]

The interviewer literally just gave Melo a Million dollars worth of game.

[@xerk4504]

Fax

[@jeffhardy6333]

I think Melo knows all this though. Jermaine Jackson is his mentor. Lonzo probably speaks to him too

[@bobbyjoe5742]

Illawarra Hawks guard LaMelo Ball sits down with ESPN NBA draft analyst Mike Schmitz to break down film on his court vision (1:17), ability to manipulate defenders (5:05), dribbling strengths (6:34), jump shot selection (7:34), finishing in traffic (10:36), rebounding instincts (13:26) and defensive potential (15:29).

[@tect1727]

Man has matured a lot since being in Australia, I feel like hes more humbled and will be more than ready for the league next season.

[@TheGhost-vw7yq]

"Facts." -Lamelo Ball, literally in every one of his interviews 😂

[@that_dude_dev8284]

This is one of the better interviews. He’s coaching him and teaching him. Asking him what’s your thought process on this? Not making it seem bad just trying to understand and help that. Dope

[@jallday3000]

I like that he was straight up telling him his flaws unlike a lot of kats

[@xemplifiedmusic7232]

Melos always been the small one. Being the youngest brother, and playing up in age .. so he had to find other ways to shoot over people, pass around ppl, and get to the rim .. he’s grown up in size, but he still has that feel for those small spaces and timing ..

[@onaebodaghe]

His game had changed so much since his chino hills game 🔥

[@harrisonb9312]

Well he was 15?

[@asyouwere553]

Stating the facts of life.....FUCKWIT

[@drestathagangsta8880]

That's because of his coach from Spire Academy Jermaine Jackson who has taught him the importance of making other players on the court better.

[@theathleticnerd_]

Anyone: “Should LaMelo go #1?” LaMelo: “Most Definitely.”

[@ImSwadefr]

THIS is what constructive criticism is, not just speaking on their flaws but giving tips and actually wanting that person to succeed

[@alternateuniverse656]

"We're gonna get into your defense a little bit" Lamelo: oh...

[@tezino9162]

You can’t teach instincts I doubt melo puts that much thought into it. He’s calm cool and collected so that allows him to see with such great vision

[@zayventus5961]

Yea he just does it unconsciously he doesn’t plan on those pass he just goes on the feel of the game

[@rich9890]

This guy is great, he really knows his stuff.

[@Rizzinator123]

Richard Hill he’s an nba scout so I would hope so

[@Sifevax]

He told him everything he needs to improve to secure 1st pick. Lamelo should be very thankful

[@danieldonavan9622]

Wow lavar is a mind reader he told them that he was going to be 6'7 and he is. Also he is the best ball brother and Lavar also said that.

[@jacklopez5226]

Swear playing overseas helped he definitely matured.Newman would be better to like him but he literally does all the wrong thing's,dosen't pass enough,hasn't really showed leader skills hopefully he goes overseas for some experience to.

[@alexboultonboxing6489]

@@myintmohtoo4346 he is not 6'9, sharred 6'8.

[@yngcarp7265]

Myint Mo Htoo A good 6’6 right now, lets not get ahead of ourselves 😂

[@abbyik7357]

YNG Carp no, he’s 6’8. A whole bunch of sites say from 6’6 to 6’9, but most say 6’8, so that’s prolly it

[@allvalleypickups]

What a badass interview. He’s teaching the new generation👏🏽that is what most people should do instead of hating on them. Let’s help them grow.

[@kngknowledge7051]

Great Interviewer And Interview It Will Be Legendary 5 Years From Now

[@ohioboy7574]

Dude a good interviewer/coach

[@MaskedMediaGuy]

I just became one of Mike's biggest fans for this interview and help to this brother!

[@jewelz6028]

What i love about Lamelo's game is 2 things: 1) Eyes up during fast break. As a HS coach you can teach this, but most of the time its not executed. From the time Melo touches the ball he immediately looks up, his pass first mentality is what makes him an automatic Top 10, because his passing abilities are right now IMHO par with the Top PGs in the NBA, being 6'7 that has Top tier passing is very uncommon. I know Simmons is an outstanding passer, but the eyes up attribute is from time to time instead of all the time. 2) His confidence as a shooter. He has relaxed on shooting 27 footers with 15+ on the shot clock. His shot selection is again Top notch, very rarely does Lamelo get blocked, playing with taller players in HS as a freshman against guys bigger-stronger-faster, has benefited him in the long and has forced him to have a smart shot selection. He has a short memory (good thing), whether good or bad play, the next is better. Defensively hes improved, attitude has improved, his athletic ability is catching up with his mental ability. I truly believe he is a Top 3 talent and will probably end up being the #1 pick depending on teams needs. Honestly outside of the Mavs, Grizzlies, Hawks, Sixers, most teams will want a 6'7 pg with a pass first mentality, who can go for 25 points if needed to, but will consistently give you 12/8/5 in his rookie year.

[@AD-id1kf]

It's like getting a native speaker to explain the language to you. You don't know all the technical points you just speak it.

[@AlphaDwg]

Great analogy

[@josiahcarby6286]

His passing ability wasn’t taught a lot of this is just talent that he developed on his own. That’s why he can’t explain things like we want him to. It’s just natural “that lil double behind the back”

[@gregorysutton553]

Exactly

[@IDFCentral]

Nah he was more of a scoring guard when he was younger. This passing ability probably came from watching his brother and getting yelled at Lavar enough lol. The passing is recently highlighted.

[@BleedBlueNSilver1]

Melo really took great advantage of being the younger sibling and learning from his older brothers and used it to really better himself, dude is a straight dawggg

[@connorblazerod9678]

If melo gets a strong basketball mind like a CP3, Jrue, or Horford around him: he’s gonna be scary. The fact that he’s this good and doesn’t realize he making reads is crazy

[@ivanohemartin]

Lavar was right, he put so much pressure on his sons that they're ready for anything.

[@dacreativebrinson66]

They don't want to give him THAT credit tho.......

[@Qu33nM01]

melo and gelo probably, I feel like Lonzo is not

[@AlfieTank]

@@Qu33nM01 liangelo derailed the game plan + Lonzos mom had a bad stroke coming out if college, that fucked lonzo up pretty bad, not to mention Luke walton decided to punish Lonzo For Lavars passion. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@88cedes]

Love how melo humbles himself and how he's actually taking his advices

[@g_naq]

Dude your abilities look easy, melo casually shrugs it off

[@allvalleypickups]

1:33 he looks amazed 😂 he probably like “dam I do look dope doing that” Keep it up the kids the future 💯

[@julianl3562]

Little did they know, the draft would be EXACTLY one year after this interview.....

[@eliebechara3811]

I know. Right?

[@timothymichael6906]

12:56 "thats what makes you interesting as a player right? as you already have this natural touch, you have the size and you still have alot of areas to improve" LaMelo: Faxs 😂

[@cris6796]

This is the first time Lamelo has watched film I can guarantee that

[@butterball_]

You can tell , every time the interview pointed out a flaw, lamelo had the look like “woah, I didn’t realize I was I was playing this way”

[@cityboysexo4180]

aye props to the interviewer.. he was on a talk show last month telling them that lamelo is the real deal. so hes really trying to get him to the league

[@dontsubscribeifyoudoillfin1904]

From a kid who used to play around shoot bad shots and cherry-picking to a mature “Adult” who is on his way making history in the NBA.

[@SheedVI]

I can’t wait to see him in the league

[@adrijiyuda]

I feel like people like melo the most out of the three brothers. Really chill guy

[@youngstunna8418]

You said he’s chill that’s how he is in interviews he’s wild haha you must have never seen the show haha

[@97NikeSb]

Adrioxis I mean they’re all chill. They just hate on them cause of Lavar honestly

[@TJ-_-]

Exactly, he’s only chill in interviews but he’s wild everywhere else

[@philliphoskins2012]

He chill but dude is a 6'7 kid when it comes to parties. Hes a fun guy

[@brazyrist]

People like melo we've been watching him as a jit watching all the college drama going to Lithuania and now NBL lamelo and is the youngest on his team

[@thiagortins]

Man, I'll send my mixtape to this guy breakdown too. I hope he says I play defense like lamelo

[@crip34983]

Crazy this Melo is only 18 with this much natural talent and feel for the game . I’m telling you rn he will be a very special player in the nba . He’s going to change the game mark my words.

[@donmags167]

this is a big help for melo, let him see his weaknesses is a big help to improve and get better to the road of the next nba player. kudos to this guy from ESPN.

[@ajsingh2460]

He is going to be star in the nba for sure. He is developing really fast! Great breakdown by mike as usual!

[@leauxkeyttv]

Rational PoC 2 different players and Lonzo is going to be an All star

[@ajsingh2460]

@Rational PoC haters going to hate! Time will tell buddy! Wait for a few months! The same was said when he was going to play at spire academy.. he played really well there.. I'm pretty sure he'll come out strong again! As far as zo is considered injury has plagued his career till now. But he certainly has shown flashes of greatness... Now i don't know if someone like you would have probably noticed that!! As far as the comparison with the nba and ncaa.. yes they are absolutely different... NCAA has more talent but is not as tough as Nbl.. that certainly helps a player trying to develop his strength! Thats also clearly visible..

[@dknbivri4710]

Fire video. You should make more videos with this guy going over plays with top draft prospects .there is much to learn here for every young player watching this type of videos

[@sstavo_]

I'm amazed how much Melo has grown up just last year he seemed like he didnt care about Basketball and then went he went to Spire he was way more humble and hard working. I hope he keeps going.

[@popjones5878]

We were all judging him a few years ago (including myself) as if he wasn’t 14/15 years old lol

[@TartarianWorld]

Hes just a kid living out his hoop dreams. No need to judge and hate🙏

[@TartarianWorld]

@@SosaA11 I never said we

[@Zatora11]

Whelp, don’t you feel like a dickhead now

[@D_bounce]

I wasent tf

[@Da1o]

Nope that was you homie

[@dbz321]

Hypocrisy of ESPN and their exploitation of the ball family continues 😂

[@fairplayjay]

Ade Betts Bans their father, but still trying to make money off the kids. Gotta love it.

[@adamv9892]

JustinSanity Entertainment they don’t like the dad but they like the kids. What’s so hard to understand?

[@gangtime8705]

Adam V but their gave the dad the exposure tho and the kids so what your point a lot of their stuff on espn has over 7 millions

[@286mic]

@@adamv9892 by effing twisting a harmless conversation he had with Molly into something it's not. Eff ESPN.

[@AlphaDwg]

How they exploiting the Ball family? It’s a symbiotic relationship. And Lavar is not banned. If you haven’t noticed he’s fallen back as he should and letting Melo do his thing including talk to media when and how he wants now. He’s the star prospect and espn loves star prospects so what’s the big deal lol

[@briancanpownall1808]

bans lavar, still tryna make money on the kids tho stay classy espn

[@Daboulkahlil]

Brian Guan he was never banned

[@yojomma685]

They are top athletes and lamelo is probs a top 5 pick. Are they not suppose to interview him? 😂

[@hihiihihihi8408]

@@yojomma685 tell me other 4 top picks and where is their espn interviews?

[@yojomma685]

Hihii Hihihi well lamelo is more known as well. Either way, don’t get sensitive lol they interview who they interview it isn’t exploitation it’s sports

[@Michael-vw4cg]

Hihii Hihihi we’ve been watching melo closely since he was a 13 year old freshmen. We’ve seen his game take so many different stages and it makes it more interesting. No one cares about what them other kids have to say lol

[@johnjefferson8215]

Fantastic interview we love you melo

[@tylerlufkin1537]

Cool segment thoroughly enjoyed!

[@x-guardbrandinfo4630]

love him or hate him, but at the end of the day, he genuinely loves his family. Mad respect.

[@yungrichyungin7714]

Melo gone be better than Zo, btw this is coming from a lonzo fan

[@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578]

Jaylon he’s is better

[@fatpomsimba5994]

If you a lonzo fan you're probably a fan of melo also

[@nnmdisshwty._3020]

Lonzo arbitrary

[@LMAAAAYOOO]

Literally everyone has said Melo is the best out of the 3

[@What5Poppin5lime]

His dad said it years ago and people thought it was BS

[@JchaseMusicTv]

I love how you broke down and presented his weakness to him. The way you spoke to him was impressive. You could tell he was listening and learning even during this video. Very coachable

[@v8muzik]

proud of this young man. keep it up melo i'll be following kiddo ! came a long way from all the drama, keep working hard my guy !

[@JayyBanks]

Why do they act like him playing at Spire didn’t happen? 🤨

[@awesomezion]

Jay Banks facts and Jba

[@AlmightyTaka]

Because they still like using the “Lavar took him out of high school thing”

[@cairo2079]

@@awesomezion because jba didn't prove that much since the talent was basically nonexistent

[@kmfjohnson714]

Cause he was technically already a pro then.

[@cyclark7600]

Jay Banks because that’s when his haircut was fucked

[@user-bg4qv3jp7e]

STARTING 5 FOR WARRIORS: PG: CURRY SG: THOMPSON: QB: LAMELO PF: DRAYMOND C: BLAKE GRIFFIN

[@TrestanSKYWALKR]

This was great. Really enjoyed the insight

[@jacksonfournier8659]

Great video. Interviewer was fantastic

[@cryptostonks5282]

Ceo of “pretty much, facts, definitely”

[@frindlygiant221]

He is gonna develope so much as he gets older. When I was his age playing volleyball I couldn't explain half of what was going on in my head but as I got older I was able to coach other players which in turn helped me to understand my own thought processes ha

[@tomascortes4698]

Mike Schmitz is the goat of analysis

[@terryindachat7296]

now he's rookie of the Year.. after analyst and haters said he would be a bust after scoring 0 points his first game.

[@dominguez2541]

Melo doesn’t even know how he does it. He just does it.

[@danielkaufman4114]

5:28, Schmidt kinda involuntarily takes off his interviewer hat here and is just in awe of him. Pretty cool moment.

[@pman1914]

Great interview

[@launderground]

mentally deconstructs and processes game play quickly and makes fundamental decisions without overexerting energy. really hope he does well in the next level.

[@wigs2513]

One of the best interviews ever

[@freddygaulman5493]

Lol I can already see Knicks fans typing right now like: "We're not trying to win this year, we want Melo then stars will come"

[@terrelldwayne4086]

Freddy Gaulman 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@alaverga173]

He's going to the Knicks or warriors

[@isaiah4887]

Freddy Gaulman just like last year

[@freddygaulman5493]

@@isaiah4887 just like every year since Patrick Ewing retired

[@brainxtc2171]

Lol. Not funny.

[@deeem1631]

This is the best interview I've ever seen. Bro, you a real one. Melo is a generational talent and will win 3-4 chips.

[@saintfrancismh8003]

I called this when this kid was at Chino Hills. He’s a different breed of baller. This is the bi product of Curry and Lebron. This is the evolution of ballers. 6’7’’ PG that’s a natural shooter. Come on!!

[@joeciocco457]

I love how you people say "natural shooter". His jumper is flawed in form first of all but besides that, he is shooting 32 percent this season and 24 percent from deep. Dont let the highlight tapes fool you, his jumper needs a ton of work.

[@saintfrancismh8003]

JOE CIOCCO is he afraid to shoot the ball?

[@joeciocco457]

@@saintfrancismh8003 Oh no, def not afraid to shoot it. He actually loves to shoot it and has great range. His accuracy however, needs a lot of work.

[@saintfrancismh8003]

JOE CIOCCO that I agree with. My biggest concern is the actions of his family working against him as a prospect. I think he is talented and deserves a shot.

[@Michael-vw4cg]

I’m just so happy that melo is finally maturing, this time in Australia really is grooming him to become a real NBA pro.

[@findps5113]

He literally doesn't need his Lamborghini anymore 100ms on the way

[@slapthedunkhangonrim119]

Ovoowlstickerz11 Drizzy yeah dat

[@ericrichard2392]

24% from 3 tho

[@AlmightyTaka]

Eric Richard tf that got to do with 100ms

[@ericrichard2392]

AlmightyTaka gunna be hard to get 100s of millions without a jumper nowadays

[@AlmightyTaka]

Eric Richard not with endorsements but ok...

[@marknott5693]

Best interviewer I've seen on espn. More like this!

[@JayceeMusic]

man Melo is a beast got a lot of love and respect for the guy🔥🔥I wrote a song dedicated to him 'LaMelo Ball (Welcome To The NBL)'. You won't be dissapointed. Much love from down under🙏🏾

[@lucho5555]

Oooh the NBL ad guy 🔥🔥🔥

[@JayceeMusic]

@@lucho5555 aye big love homie!!

[@dianteortiz7285]

good job on this interview!

[@Aaron-fb1pq]

This was a good interview. Brought up point that need improvement in his game with best intentions

[@olliebrockett5326]

Great video!

[@gusprieto8566]

That was a great interview!

[@meowww0839]

Great interview by timberwolves Kevin Love 😂

[@blakelarson5005]

Are you from 2014?

[@dallasg1988]

great interview i love this guy already he has a huge future in sports casting as a whole

[@isaacbarrow9155]

Great segment

[@nathanjohnston8341]

He’s asking him to explain things that come naturally to him so it’s hard to explain it to someone who doesn’t understand what you see.