LaMelo Ball is not a superstar yet, but he can average a triple-double - Skip I NBA I UNDISPUTED

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets were down 23 points in the second half before mounting a huge comeback, eventually beating the Indiana Pacers 123-122 last night. Ball finished with 31 points and made 7-of-9 three-pointers. After the game, Hornets' Head Coach James Borrego said quote: 'He takes his game to another level when he’s making shots.' Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe discuss how big of a star LaMelo will become after leading his team to a big comeback win.
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LaMelo Ball is not a superstar yet, but he can average a triple-double - Skip I NBA I UNDISPUTED
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[@UndisputedOnFS1]

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[@KErvin-xh4cr]

My 2 favorite players, LeBron and LaMelo! I’m glad these 2 are discussing them! ❤️

[@1971awesomespurs]

Skip, when you refer to let’s take a look at the play, your audience cannot see what you’re watching. Would you please put it on the screen so we can watch what you’re referring to?

[@royjones0824]

This is the Ball brother that the Lakers thought they was getting lol

[@nostalgiacorner1999]

😂😂

[@damoncherry5649]

On god lavar told us it was gas and pulled up with the Reggie

[@producedbykhireyakeem4340]

But Lonzo finna show you in Chicago bro

[@kg4434]

Keep sleeping on Lonzo, he's going to show you this year on the bulls

[@nelsonmercadojr2749]

Yup. They really thought that

[@reggie7408]

He’s not a superstar yet but definitely has the potential. He needs to have these performances consistently and they need to start winning more than he’s definitely a duperstar

[@SgMally2x]

💯

[@jovannicortes3021]

@@Sir_Valentino718 You don't need to be in the NBA to have an opinion or an analysis. Otherwise we'd all just would bequiet and watch without a say lol

[@spillz4259]

@@Sir_Valentino718 not even the same thing 😂😂

[@redjesus1357]

@@taichisavage apparently since you're not in the NBA either your opinion is invalid and also shut up. According to this guy, I mean 😂😂

[@YALLCANTGUARDMEPODCAST_]

U don’t watch hornets games

[@presidentfly9235]

Michael Jefferey Jordan better overpay for him. Charlotte NEEDS this.

[@shaneedwin5786]

Ong

[@youngjordy8618]

We been waiting for this…. Should have AD that year but we got robbed with the lottery balls

[@CJxx92]

If Charlotte doesn’t, the Bulls might just become the Balls

[@eastgate6134]

He has no choice, Hornets front office is garbage

[@TheSageSpartan]

We DO

[@joshuapate5490]

DAMN now I know why Skip’s got beef with Gordon Hayward 🤣☠️

[@rashadrobinson1439]

😂😂😂

[@tielaser]

Hayward Mr. Steal Yo Wife 🤣

[@imohdeandreanselem1548]

You cold 😭😭🤣🤣💀

[@Advent616]

😂😂😭

[@KB_On_Topic23]

I don’t think people realize when Melo was healthy the hornets where the 4th seed last year

[@WidgetWagyu47292]

Yup people tend to forget when he was healthy they were actually top of the East climbing to the 2nd seed then he got hurt and they literally fell all the way down to the 9th seed

[@titankiller5287]

When Gordon Hayward was healthy as well* Those two have to stay healthy but if they do they can for sure snag like the 5th spot or so

[@pol44r]

Props to lavar , he knew all along

[@outtabad]

Thanks

[@jumahbrady670]

Facts

[@Soldier979]

He rubbing his hands like Birdman

[@davidbrundage3195]

hed be an awful parent if he didnt act like he knew lol hes just tyna gas them up for their sake

[@tevincoley7970]

@@davidbrundage3195 facts cause he said all his son was making the league but the 2nd son is trash

[@Official__Blake21]

3:04 how did skip manage to throw sly shade at Lebron 🤣🤣

[@redjesus1357]

He's always gonna get his shots in. It's like Colin with Kirk Cousins 😂

[@B1ackchi]

He’s the “it” factor that some players just don’t have. Anyone who can get a triple double is always great in my opinion. He’s really going to breakout this year. Don’t forget he was on and off with minutes last season. Also Hayward is the x factor for this team.

[@blanefulkerson8903]

Is draymond great?

[@ladarius2055]

@@blanefulkerson8903 yeah he’s kinda the on court coach for that team you trade him and that team isn’t as successful

[@Lkb2411]

He has star quality and crazy potential.. I’m really excited to see his development in the league

[@owenynwa4eva203]

Lavar did tell us that Melo was going to be the best years ago

[@starshipcaptain4753]

I think he will be a good leader, great play maker, very high IQ, good hands for steals and very good but streaky shooter. He is a perfect piece to a championship team.

[@JoeChronic]

Erniestien did skip dirty 😂

[@nicolaslucien7033]

When undoubted confidence is one of your strengths, anything is possible. Lamello embodies that.

[@quintinnunn1392]

Homie been a superstar since playing in varsity basketball in 8th grade... look at that season 🔥🔥🔥 Give him respect He's a superstar

[@ThomasTheTankEngine22]

"He's not a superstar but can average a triple double"... Yet he considers Ben a superstar. Not saying LaMelo IS a superstar. More like Ben for sure isn't

[@tonyward1676]

I agree

[@isaacjacobsen9341]

🤨

[@dbuckner1997]

Ben a superstar for sure

[@brockcarter8748]

@@dbuckner1997 im saying this dude trippin

[@phengmoua2389]

Lamelo just needs to drop 42 points against the Jazz for Skip to consider him a superstar

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

He's playing so comfortable

[@mightytom53]

but skip, that is a superstar

[@iNostraD]

Depends on what your definition of superstar is. Westbrook averaged a triple double in 4 out of the last 5 years, yet he’s been taken out in the 1st round all of those years. The only time he made it to the 2nd round, he didn’t average one.

[@YTTopia]

@Risan So would you consider Embid a superstar? Philly wouldn't be an upset for the chip. And what about Harden? And even tho Luka isn't contending rn he def will in the future

[@mahkiwalker9495]

@Risan I agree but I would expand that superstars can go in any team and make them championship contenders by sheer presence

[@ashadams1000]

@Risan Luka Harden Embid are all definitely Superstars u bugging be Dame time super star, Joker super star

[@yrnxkj7607]

Simmons is capable of averaging a triple double but he isn’t a superstar and Westbrook stopped being a superstar after like 2018

[@israelmutokambali7140]

How is nobody talking about Indiana’s player Chris Duarte? That guy is special and he’s a rookie too!

[@studiobauhaus7740]

Chris Duarte did good in the Summer League and Gelo Ball did great in the Summer League but Chris Duarte is playing on a roster and Gelo is not. Why is that?

[@ndgnatoo6677]

@@studiobauhaus7740 Duarte was drafted

[@Bigjuicyhuevos2]

I was at the game thinking " who is this mans " he was killing us and looked super smooth

[@Unregulatedlogic]

Yea he nice for sure he was splashing

[@johnlong186]

Duarte nice but he 4 years older. I'd rather have melo in 4 years

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

3:04 lebron owns real estate in skip's head 😂

[@christopherjohn5119]

Undisputed is in ur head

[@alexbolongaita7545]

Borrego still does not trust Lamelo in crunch time. It was a coach decision.

[@qasimmajid1772]

Lol I know the plays were are for hayword what do they want melo to do

[@yourface591]

@@qasimmajid1772 I’m as big a melo fan as there is but Hayward was cooking in the crunch I get going to him

[@drew872]

@@yourface591 facts people who watched they game saw hayward score 13 in the 4th alone, he carried them in crunch time

[@vota5201]

Lamelo was hot from 3 but struggled scoring inside, rather than depending on his 3pt shot it made more sense to defer to Hayward.

[@redjesus1357]

It makes sense to go to your veterans in crunch time anyway. They said this too, but he'll eventually get to the point where he's their first option in those situations

[@JordanLivinGood]

Lamelo is just getting warmed up. 💯

[@ccink3931]

A small market team like the Hornets are now one of the most exciting to watch & TV ratings prove Melo is a star I can only imagine if they got 2 or 3 of the brothers would be awsome to watch

[@ccink3931]

*Not to mention they got the best jerseys in the league 100% lol

[@thechosen1226]

I hope we have a ball brother segment every week lmaoo cause the ball brothers are electrifying

[@rigamortizx]

Man I hope I can drive my 2 sons into success like Lavar did with his boys. Much respect to him and his family. Blessings to the boys in the NBA

[@louiscarruthers8009]

3*

[@fyemusicplug6486]

@@louiscarruthers8009 I think he’s saying he himself has 2 sons not Lavar.

[@tristancampbell4941]

Oh, so averaging a triple double to Skip is a good thing again?

[@kingsosshootaiwillslapcash6300]

Depending on if it’s Russ or not

[@friendlyhobo6483]

LaMelo contributes to winning.

[@1richkam989]

@@friendlyhobo6483 russ jus got his team in da playoffs last yr

[@kombe971]

Is Russ doing this now?!!!

[@chartist_123]

😂😂😭

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

Lavar: "My youngest son is going to be the best one"

[@jaylenstewart4462]

Don’t think he ever said that lmao

[@mon-vc4tu]

HE is A superstar ! only injuries can stop him. How can a 6’7 6’8 PG stretch a floor like that… with his height in his position, its over

[@StephBenIsrael]

"Lebron's nuts" Shannon: Jaws drop wide open

[@EmAn5742]

Love the melo talk

[@davitvelasco1]

Unc was at the dodger game with a baddie yesterday lol

[@screamindemonlp]

Was he? Lol

[@MrSmith-1588]

The scary part of lamelo game is he doesn’t even give his all. He moves so effortlessly imagine lamelo giving 100%.

[@InsuranceSpecialist]

That's his super power, he makes it look easy while blowing past you

[@garriethsmith8362]

I remember when 35% from 3 was damn good

[@tmal3422]

Gordon hit some tuff shots and was feeling it at the end so I understand them giving him the ball.

[@JrobAlmighty]

That Does feel Good, oh so Good as a Hornets fan

[@ChuckGnarlyTV]

Y'all forget all the brothers had a game or two where they scored a ridiculous amount of points in HS before college. Liagelo aint get a shot. Lonzo didn't get the keys to the team. Lamelo got the flash and brought all the confidence with him from his previous experiences.

[@user-cx9gq2ud6t]

He great fun to watch and is such a nice guy to. I met him when he was playing in Australia and he was happy to stop for a selfie and autograph.

[@mbarber2196]

The pacers looked amazing

[@persistentlydriven9390]

You bul a star ⭐️ for real !!!

[@krlm2280]

Lavar called it from day one he believed in his boys and they are doing work

[@romello4913]

Lamelo is what I thought Lonzo was going to be when he first came into the league

[@ellisposley1]

Lonzo could still be that, he just started with a target on him from the first tip on opening day

[@ellisposley1]

@Roger Johnson same used car salesman sold you lamelo, just saying

[@estoesbocapa688]

Lonzo in college was different.

[@ellisposley1]

@@estoesbocapa688 yeah after his college season he could have easily went #1 if you flipped a coin 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@AriJordan]

@Roger Johnson Lonzo was boken mentally which affected his game. He has talent and him being on his third team in 5 years means nothing eveyones goat has been on how many teams chasing rings? Lonzo actually did pretty well on the pelicans and he starts for a reason its not like he's being traded to be benched.

[@CHUCKMORRISIII]

His confidence is already superstar-i$h

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

He's not a super star yet but he definitely has the super star potential

[@scruffd0g193]

All-Star for sure

[@bigcurt7820]

Huh skip saw superstar in Lonzo but not Lamelo? And when Lonzo was shooting 17% he still was high on his shooting

[@iceman6748]

In all fairness look at how Lonzo shoots from 3 now

[@CodeRed1991]

Salute to JumpMan 23

[@flykidddd1235]

Ant and melo had great games

[@trevorlabay1946]

They talked about lamelo coming so much I questioned if they were talkin bout basketball cuz I zoned out lol

[@thehillbillychasidchronicles07]

Not sure if it's been said before, but it seems like when Skip likes a young player he goes negative like a coach that is never satisfied.

[@big6ixx5627]

He will be a superstar

[@SDKdavinciono]

It’s crazy to see what the ball brothers became well the lil brother at least

[@dondada6565]

Melo is gonna be a superstar. He plays with fluidity and the game is fun to him, as long as he keeps it like that they believe he's gonna be the man on the Hornets.

[@markelianwashington1711]

Facts

[@taylorwhitehead3425]

If you average a triple double you are a superstar lmao

[@TroubleOnTheWaters]

@Roger Johnson Nah, Westbrook is definitely a superstar. No two ways about it, be objective.

[@richardmatthews2807]

@Roger Johnson Russ earned his superstar title lol 😂 tf yu talking about

[@nostalgiacorner1999]

@@TroubleOnTheWaters no he’s not lol. Especially not now

[@MainyD]

Would love to see him on the Warriors

[@QUiNTiNBANKS]

Melo is a superstar

[@carlosrulez174]

Its cause Melo goes out there and just does what he does. He doesnt care about anything else other than to ball. Factor in his desire to be better than his brothers and boom you have this

[@beazy3364]

Superstars have to have these 4 things going for them. Charisma and the wow factor Top flight stats Accolades (All Nba, All Star Selections) Playoff success

[@seowth]

Yo...so...I missed this topic but, when do the Hornets play the Bulls is what I wanna know 👀

[@dbo6290]

LaMelo has Charisma Uniqueness Nerve and Talen

[@RichardGelilioJr]

and i believe that ball brothers would team up when they hit their peak. 😎

[@jlbbmt]

Ol’ UNK is that tie color a tip of the hat to the GOAT?

[@obiabunmovictory3689]

Y'all uploading in 360p now ?

[@yungmoney7977]

He’s definitely going to be a Superstar whether they win or not the guy is special on the court.

[@HeirWallace]

She reminds me of a cross between robin from how I met your mother and the mom in modern family 🤣

[@oceanblue22]

Colorful entertainer and character flip Bayless entertain me

[@MoneyOnlineSimple]

I think he'll be a superstar some day very soon. :)

[@officialconch]

He’s not a superstar… he’s just a superstar player. Bro what?

[@jahmelmadden2126]

Why we not talking and the KNICKS🏀, 💪🏾👑💯

[@Swaedabag]

Skip: my wife always say Gordon Hayward handsome…. Ok I’ll give you that “ uhm

[@MROOOZZZZZ]

The biggest problem for the Hornets this season will be the basketball chemistry and mutual relationship between LaMelo Ball and Gordon Heyward..... in those critical moments of the 4th quarter or in overtime, who has and is in control of the basketball in those critical moments in order to win games. Keep in mind that Terry Rozier whose a volume scorer, didn't play in the first regular season game against the Indiana Pacers. Melo who had the hot hand in the second half, deferred to Hayward and he wasn't productive late in the 4th quarter. Melo, Rozier and Heyward....3 starting players who can get buckets and each score 30 or more points in any game and at any time who needs the ball in their hands......only one basketball. A great problem to have if the chemistry is right between all three, it works successfully that would easily win games. be one of the best teams in the eastern conference and make it to the playoffs.

[@mazzi2591]

melo is basically already one, one of the most popular players in the leauge

[@orgasmicable]

“I cant take my eyes off that kid” Well that would have been weird to hear in any other circumstance lol

[@bnjamnvi]

Lamelo has been a superstar since he was 14 foh

[@philipezra8671]

the kid is a superstar now!

[@tayfly9855]

The end of the game was coaching lol

[@lavallebarlow2324]

He's a Super Star to me

[@fadilraji4461]

Skip got beef with Gordon Hayward 😂

[@fitlife1205]

He’s gonna be a top player all time when it’s said & done

[@scarletpup5052]

Anthony Edwards and Lamelo both gonna be superstars

[@richardmatthews2807]

I personally will take Edwards over Melo

[@scarletpup5052]

@@richardmatthews2807 me too

[@davefreeman9265]

Yeah

[@omgitsbamboozle7393]

LaMelo Ball is the goat 🐐

[@Runmindrun]

In 3 years time he will be a superstar. I just hope he stays in NC for at least 7-8 years.

[@youtubeaddict1]

360p?

[@zantonio4882]

Come on man

[@johnd8368]

I wonder out of all the young players melo , ja , luka , trae , ant Edwards , donovan mitchell , tatum , embid which will be contending for titles consistently once lebron , kd retire and challenge Giannis for the next couple years

[@Reggie2kj]

Reminds me of a young unpolished Magic. He’s got the flash/skills , just gotta put it all together & he’ll be special

[@rossdickens8578]

Man what are you saying Magic has been polished since his Sophomore year at Michigan state and he was definitely polished his NBA rookie season

[@grahamc3380]

Lamelo deferred to Hayward late because Hayward had the hot hand. It was the smart thing to do and it worked out

[@abdih5488]

With all the hate everyone was throwing at LaVar few years ago, sure does look like he had the last laugh

[@yangshadows8225]

Give him a year

[@kk-sr1wl]

He will be an all star this year

[@dwade6322]

The kid has a huge 'ceiling potential' w/what he has shown before an during NBA.

[@19QKOO82]

Lamelo, Luka, Trey, Ja, Donovan, Booker the future of the NBA is exciting.

[@gobot581]

Zion should be in there if he would actually be in shape and play. Also Giannis has been here forever but is still like 26. Dude might be unstoppable for a decade if he has a jumpshot

[@Oshen1118]

If you dont see supersrar youre blind

[@cbmpire]

Everything Sharpe said in his opening can be said for Ja Morant as well. I think he’s better than all these young dudes

[@vikrantverma1125]

Exactly... He looks like the next Iverson in the making!

[@pjt8919]

Superstars are made in the playoffs

[@DoubleOaks704]

MJ goin have a problem in another few years. Gotta pay this man, love his game and personality

[@savageaf6023]

Respect to lavar ball for putting his money where his mouth is. Talked a big game for his kids and 2 of his 3 have not disappointed. I honestly believe all his kids could be multiple time all stars before there careers are over

[@mikekeyes78]

Any one can get a tripple double today just be a dominant ball player with the ball in your hand all game long thress make for long rebounds

[@woop8320]

Melo took the game over in the 3rd

[@jaydatguy8839]

Idk I think he is a superstar NOW!!!