LaMelo Ball Goes At Australia’s MOST FAMOUS Defender! Drops Near Double-Double Vs Defending CHAMPS

Today LaMelo Ball and the Illawarra Hawks faced off agains the Perth Wildcats, who they beat in the preseason. Perth has Damian Martin, the 6x best defensive player in the NBL. The man locks up!!
In the preseason matchup, LaMelo def got the best of Damian. Melo played well today but Illawarra lost to Perth this time around.
Melo scored 15 points on 4/14 shooting, but also had 8 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals. As usual, he made a bunch of sick passes.
Next game will be on Monday, you know we got you with the highlights!
And shoutout to the NBL and the Hawks!

[@kingsamuelsii1722]

His basketball IQ is his best attribute in my opinion

[@igethighhighhigh]

I’m happy it’s his best attribute now cause his upside is really high Bru

[@mattyice1151]

That and his confidence. He has the perfect mentality to be good

[@babyjay5474]

He’s always played with older people when you do that you learn the game quick

[@thomaslodder7459]

Op

[@naoufelfarid7929]

Just not on defense

[@CC-bw7im]

Melo is on the Cleveland cavaliers of the nbl there’s like 3 good players on that team a 18 year old is one of em

[@cep423]

Carter he's 17 I thought?

[@farenjones1522]

Charles Palmer he turned 18 in August

[@isaiah4887]

Charles Palmer he just turned 18

[@harleyinglis1357]

he went there for that exact reason

[@benpalliyaguru2876]

Dumb fuck you’ve probably never watched a game in the league

[@christopher20940]

Does it get on anyone else’s nerves that the highlights aren’t in order

[@johnyz.8152]

3:27 that floater is just fascinating

[@XChronicHash]

his jump defies the laws of physics

[@nat_hayes]

Leaner*

[@johnyz.8152]

@@nat_hayes I don't think it's a leaner, I thought a leaner is like this jumpshot layup you normally do after a pumpfake, you know when you lean towards the basket

[@gnice42]

Shout out to the commentary: "Crosses Glooover Ovaaahhhhh"

[@erichenshaw5615]

dude, his passing ability is OUTSTANDING

[@Majorzigzag]

I was there live and watching him play was absolutely incredible. His passing, defence and IQ is top level. Once he has a consistent jumper he'll be deadly 💀

[@MrDwoody20]

Lamelos demeanor is so focused. I’m proud of this kid

[@jaydenbuman8818]

i literally went to watch that game, HE NEVER GETS PASSSED TO

[@JaMarrJ]

Hayman GT it’s a crying shame... I remember my playing days older players always think they got it.. they will regret not allowing him to shine when he’s the number one pick in the NBA draft and never things about them again! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jaydenbuman8818]

@@JaMarrJ and the illiwarra players had so many turnovers and bricked shots, its amazing how selfleas lamelo is he just kept passing

[@dre_lockett8232]

Hayman GT building up his stock in the draft. The more selfless he is and plays team ball the more teams will want him.

[@devvv4616]

@@dre_lockett8232 at this point it just depends on the player themselves. Other top prospects would grab the opportunity and create for themselves instead. But Melo is just really a pass first type of player

[@jerrygraves6531]

They don't believe he can shoot. Melo had to prove that her can hit it from deep life he's not getting the ball

[@trillaapinooo1396]

Not even fair how melo doesn’t have much to work with

[@hustleman8797]

Not an excuse to go 4/14

[@JuJuKaisen]

Speedy Tezz lol yes it is. He’s being relied upon to score the most and create every bucket for his teammates plus he’s getting no foul calls

[@JuJuKaisen]

J Z LMAO I CAN NAME 5 number 1 picks who went into the nba the can’t shoot and will still be dominate 🤣🤣🤣🤣. And are u dumb these aren’t REAL NBA 3s. These are long midrange 2s which is the most inconsistent and hardest shot to shoot in the Nba. These aren’t real 3s 🤣🤣🤣😭. In the nba he’ll be a much better shooter because it’s more his range. He’s not midrange jumpshooter. And he got 8 foul calls from being agressive he very well should had at least 4 more fts. He was get every time he drove. Refs are dogshit. Call the most tick tax calls but then when someone goes to the whole strong they wanna sit there. Stop playing dude is 18 and playing solid for his first 2 games u hating bum

[@Shun-vr1bw]

J Z 😂😂he still going top 3-5

[@faintttt3332]

@J Z Bro I just don't understand why there is so much hate from you. I see you and one other kid on every single video just bashing lamelo. I don't know who crushed your dreams but it wasn't Melo. Just cheer the kid and be happy.

[@theteleology222]

bro he started chucking because his team mates werre bricking literally everything

[@-ysl]

Does it bother anyone else how the score goes up one at a time?

[@bighou2359]

Hey coach, ever here of switching on defense? Might wanna try that next practice.

[@yos5177]

Bighou foh white boi

[@jerrjlag]

yos lmao dumb nigga

[@kanye362]

So your are better coach then too Australian league coaches now mate?

[@xlegacyfusion8915]

subscribe to pewdiepie well they are getting smacked hard so I mean shit

[@jerrjlag]

@@kanye362 i mean its basic basketball anybody whos played should know

[@nickromero7847]

I’ll admit I thought melo when he was in high school wasn’t gonna be shit. Mainly cuz I didn’t think he played hard enough or cared about it enough. He really changing my mind every time I see him. He gonna be special

[@esketitesketit1658]

“Wasn’t gonna be shit” you niggas lame

[@ShayanContractor1S2H3A4Y]

OT the best for highlights and bball vids. LOVE

[@Mike_4637]

Keep up the content up🔥

[@ThePimpn22]

His passing is amazing

[@ljthaking]

Melos team was getting worked 🤦🏾‍♂️ they couldn’t stop the other team on the perimeter or in the paint

[@brotherLee340]

Basketball is a beautiful sport. No matter who or where its played!! Love it

[@kingsosshootaiwillslapcash6300]

melo made me proud I been watching jit since the chino hill days.

[@nba2ktutes]

I watched the game live. They really rallied on Melo everytime he has the ball. His defender picking him up somewhere around halfcourt off-ball, they really defend him well. If you watch the game fully, you can see how smart he is. Right now he's doing good, but not enough to get that 1st pick. Hopefully he gets better halfway the season

[@feedgotcha]

Don’t see anymore YMCA gym comments

[@Lillean]

ong

[@Seraphim2611]

They should put more advertising on the court

[@nickthompson2972]

lol

[@EHelm07]

That net makes a very satisfying sound 😌

[@Peacewalker267]

Damn their really good!

[@darryllaaron45]

The game is packed!!!!

[@dodo-thetechbounty7197]

The sound the hoop makes when a basket is made is pure ASMR

[@datboinate0192]

We came to see Lamelo not the whole damn game bro.

[@RealNormHall]

they need to fill time i guess lol

[@cricketmad27]

Lol it just a 4 min video dude gives a bit ofcontext

[@mmd-xb1oe]

Nathan Canady issue is lamelo ain’t do shit this game

[@godlybatiste4708]

@@mmd-xb1oe just another delusional KZbin commenter. I'm not even gonna try

[@InfraHoops]

Exactly, these mtherfkers putting scrub highlights instead. If youre gonna do that bullsht, just post a full highlight video. Greedy a$$ ccksuckers

[@lokeijak]

NBL looks so fun

[@jayp9106]

in my opinion, him coming to nbl gives him confidence in thinking hes better than alot. once he gets to the nba, the pressure will come

[@kennedytobias960]

LaMelo see you soon.. OKC Thunder 💙⚡💙

[@ruthieyiu1443]

He is coming to the NY Knickerbockers

[@justomoro1562]

Melo's court vision is insane! 💯

[@benhartart9487]

Wildcats have won the most NBL Championships x9 , making them hard to beat in Perth

[@williamhuynh2678]

perth has more fans at games more then the phoenix suns do lmao

[@xXSTOLENxXxCULTXx]

2:35 buddy takes atleast 8 steps

[@benpizzuto]

He took a quick dribble have a look again

[@thedude3975]

Is it only me or the way the play is so fast?

[@skandalis100]

I’m ready for the draft more than the actual season lol

[@dalbs4466]

Balls killling it

[@kikoy08]

The sound of the metal net crackling everytime....

[@Solvanes]

4/14 definitely needs to be improved on but he did everything else really well, I have faith he’ll fill out as a solid player over time

[@ef2647]

Where's the scoring Melo? We know you can pass now. Bring the scoring Melo back!

[@stopthecap9914]

his team don’t pass to him and the more selfless he plays the more teams are gonna want him for the draft

[@Lillean]

ikr 92 melo

[@jordanc9282]

Bit harder to score when you're against grown men and in one of the best leagues in the world.

[@TruthOverFeelings745]

TrollFac3X "his team don't pass to him" lol okay

[@PrinceFinessing]

He was 1/6 from 3 not 1/11

[@jorell.mari1126]

If he was on NCAA, he will be hype and dominate the league for sure. NBL is another type of basketball difficulty level. Imagine if that happen

[@lez2672]

Wait and see...he will.be great

[@puksindheep7561]

Honestly this is just like if not better than college basketball atmosphere.

[@puksindheep7561]

James Croxall Thats exactly what im saying...🤔

[@aussiesurfer805]

James Croxall dude - he was giving the NBL credit, not belittling it ... I can understand why you might have thought otherwise though - so much ignorance when it comes to he NBL when it comes to the casual observer or American .. that’s to be expected of course - but why tell the world you’re ignorant - keep up the good fight dude - the NBL is no cupcake league .. :)

[@gomes2446]

He needs to play all game!!

[@jdk3010]

nice tittle 😂😂😂🤦🏽‍♂️ im dead

[@asasons]

Lamelo is playing professionally regulated basketball, against guys who have played at an nba level sometime in their career and are all above college level players, he’s also experiencing the type of lifestyle he’s going to experience in the NBA, how do people think college is better for him? Lmaoo

[@kyeelder8990]

#1 pick this man alresdy

[@xXSTOLENxXxCULTXx]

Lamelo gonna be #5 pick 2020 draft, I just can't see him being first pick

[@lustgarden8094]

i was at the game and illawara didnt have enough chemistry tbh, but considering wildcats have been the benchmark team they did alrighr ish

[@coachkesey]

The net sound like the southern Cali chain nets we played on. Weird.

[@justkickz5606]

This atmosphere will be louder than any NBA game he'll play in.

[@brandonlurenzo411]

Pat bev get ready he gonna do what his brother couldn’t

[@jyavgn4154]

If melo swings I aint even gonna be mad, Bev always gotta be extra

[@ballinboxer3676]

Melo shot 4/14. Relax. He has superstar potential but at this stage of his career, Bev would lock up Melo.

[@devinvillegas5048]

Bro wildcats drain everything. They’re jumpers soo weeettt.

[@jaydaman3633]

He will be top 5 pick 2020

[@lelmacun6632]

Haha hell nah

[@A_Easley]

Agreed

[@OlsenLive]

OfficerAwesome 666 he’s projected at #3 right now 🤷🏼‍♂️

Gamer and reviews23 by espn only. This dufus will go late first round at best. He is internet created hype machine. No game.

[@officialdownload4]

James Lee that nigga said only by ESPN? 😂 dawg do you hear yourself ? The ESPN mock draft is updated by nba analysts.

[@smoothshades2123]

we can see melos best games in a good team..he can get a lot of assists and he can take s shot because of good rebounders..

[@camden6184]

Wildcats could beat the charlotte hornets in a 7 game series

[@MrWhoareyou1221]

Hey don't talk about my team like that!!....yea you're right though lmao

[@WristWrist23]

Definitely drunk ...

[@SilviaBreglia]

Nah in a 3 game series

[@dumbthings7800]

Wrist Wrist they’re actually cold as hell they’d lose but they’d give the hornets some real work

[@MaximumQuackage]

Honestly there are some really good NBL players that could make it in the NBA

[@bryantwrightsr.7615]

I can't wait until Melo comes back home #MissUMelo #1 overall first round draft pick 👆

[@justkickz5606]

When his fro hawk gets to full length look out!

[@drippy_jsh3996]

Just Kickz I think he has curls that turned into dreads

[@Matthew-yu2td]

Am I the only one satisfied with the sound of the net???

[@theequaliser8579]

I feel like Hungary jacks I’m stoned

[@stickydh]

Progression every video.

[@dwightpartlow6923]

He is playing well.

[@Daniel-rd2wh]

He really needs to improve his shooting and finishing at the rim. Although his form’s completely different, the the end result of everything he does resembles Lonzo (offensively).

[@benjideleon3499]

Melos game is growing

[@ede.5487]

28% shooting

[@dread.8110]

lamelo always untucking his jersey right after tip off lol

[@princekurtmontales2252]

Im early asf! Shout out overtime!

[@Dttouring]

The funniest thing they don’t tell you is melo shot 28% field goal for the game. And 16% from three. Tbh. Definitely over hyped

[@kareemelabd8080]

Melo is awesome but needs to work on that fg%

[@Coopedupallnight]

See you next year melo

[@corneliusellis6698]

This dude court vision is insane if he keep his assist game up he’ll be top 3 if not first pick hands down we all know he can score at will

[@lilsweetea9175]

The swish sound just isn’t the same

[@pg13pacernation30]

Melo will become a great defender like ZO as well I can get some glimpse alreadyb

[@TheTMS726]

Was there. Perth are too much but LaMelo reads the game so well

[@RizeUp8083]

The Donut Gamer Perth sucks

[@theteleology222]

werent they the best team in the nbl last year? no wonder it was a blowout

[@keitonxd8675]

Why they so ass without melo on the court liangelo needs to get on there team

[@opal5174]

LaMelo is overrated went 4/14 and in his 2 games he is a combined 1/11 from 3, their team gets blown out every game and he has an overwhelmingly negative +/-. LiAngelo on the other hand shouldn't be anywhere near this league because he is another level of trash fucker is fat and went undrafted, shoplifts and his best accolade ever in basketball is a jba award lmao what a failure of an overrated family

[@badastig]

@@opal5174 wow and what did your family do.

[@nathanwyke7239]

geelong3514 y are u so angry bro

[@Tuguy4426]

That’s what I mean

[@nathanwyke7239]

geelong3514 Yh he has flaws in his game decision making and shooting but he has potential that’s what teams are lookin at a 6’7 point guard with remarkable iq of the game ...and u just straight hating on help with no constructive points u dumb fuck

[@neenem10]

genius

[@OOTD_]

Perth the best team though. This is like last year's Cavs vs the Warriors with Durant.

[@_Liverpool8]

You were not there he missed so much and they lost by 20

[@cesardominguez8529]

28% shooting. That sucks

[@paceyb6299]

Lost by more than 20, so sad

[@amadiolanrewaju-demus6618]

1:20 you know how difficult that pass is bro 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@jordenmatho9852]

Anybody want to here a joke Charlotte Hornets

[@patrickg27]

😂Thats a good one

[@isasadiqov7721]

Hilarious

[@Juliiiooo]

The knicks

[@davearts3049]

the bigger joke is you spelling. *Hear

[@isaacsanchez2003]

“here”

[@marcusbarnes7249]

He shot 4/14 damn

[@cookiesgrabber781]

You know it's over when Lamelo untucks his shirt

[@cookiesgrabber781]

@James Croxall no shit that's why I was being sarcastic, but your brain dead soooooo.....

[@joel231]

i was at the game, and it was untucked the whole game ! got told to tuck it in a few times, tucked it in, then pulled it out

[@icyyluke]

who remembers those lamelo ball 24 hour fitness days 🤧😔

[@im_him6018]

4-14? Dam locced my boy up, it’s all good tho

[@pedrojello8983]

their team is garbage lol brook only took 2 shots, only 2 people shot more than 10 shots and both had 15 and 14

[@MindfulAttraction]

@@pedrojello8983 🤡

[@andrechristianto4675]

Wait is 4-14 melo's FG? Damn that's bad..

[@masieyh3804]

PEDROJELLO god damn nobody was trying to play then😂

[@jerrygraves6531]

@@andrechristianto4675 well considering some of those misses were because of fouls. He also hit 6/8 -free throws so it's not that bad

[@MindfulAttraction]

What was his fg and 3p %?

[@KGR4NT]

LaMelo Ball had 15 PTS (4-15 FG, 1-6 3FG, 6-8 FT), 7 AST, 2 REB, 2 STL, 4 TO in 34 minutes in his 2nd NBL game as the Illawarra Hawks lost to the Perth Wildcats.

[@MindfulAttraction]

@@KGR4NT dude where u found it? His %stats are harder to find than big foot

[@LeanieSigel]

🗣 I’m convinced he’s nice!!!!

[@kanye362]

Perth too fkn good

[@boogie5509]

These guys not bad keeping in mind these are highlights

[@dread.8110]

is this chain mesh lol?

[@vegansausage4969]

LaMelo not ready for the NBL, let alone the NBA!!!

[@iggyblitz8739]

Settle down he's doing fine, only 18 years old, plenty of time to develop his potential, and doing well enough, did you see Terence Ferguson's year in the NBL before he went to the NBA ?, It wasn't that good at all, of course he has improved.

[@ApacheChief]

Melo’s noodle legs can’t be worked too hard.

[@jacksonreed2990]

But he's probably bigger than you

[@offialgooni-mbk1250]

I mean do kd look 240 or 245

[@user-fl8ng9np7v]

@@jacksonreed2990 no hes small

[@jacksonreed2990]

@@user-fl8ng9np7v bro hes pretty big considering how his body use to like really go look at his chino or aau days and i think you will understand where I'm coming from plus hes tall as heck for the point guard position just like lonzo

[@Justmoore.]

LMAO

[@user-vt9ec4el4m]

I can already see it ... This year is 2030. The Most Hyped Players That FAILED in the NBA No. 1 LaMelo Ball

[@MrLakers1991]

Oh no highlights baby, what is you doin’? You all ova the place!

[@elsincer01]

The team Lamelo's on is always losing by a lot. At least that is what I notice when I see game highlights of his games. Aside from that his game has come along way, it is a lot more smoother/fluent. Also it seems like he is holding back from scoring more IMO. I would have liked to see his team play against an NBA team in pre-season like RJ Hampton's did just to see how lamelo would have held up against NBA players.

[@tofythebear1641]

LiAngelo Ball : He a beast in Australia but I still got more steals in China...

[@edenchia8971]

Sooo, what is his stats

[@aaronwhite1481]

Ball is number 1 player hands down

[@Juzstar11]

The title making it seem like he did great in this game, i feel like he was kind of awful since he was the focus of the wildcats defense. I was there and the crowd was going crazy for the wildcats

[@damnemo3267]

Damn they're up they take him out, they go down, put him back in start coming back, he is making RJ Hampton look like lamelo deserve that 5 spot in the rankings

[@damnemo3267]

@J Z damn the media played my ass