Lonzo Ball is 'starting to scare me' - Stephen A. | First Take

[@Heizmanlol]

I've watched every single Laker game because I really want to see Lonzo succeed. But I do have to say he looks like he's playing scared. A lot of pressure on the kid though, hard to believe he's only 19-20 years old. That being said he's gotta get some fire in his stride or else he will end up being a bench player.

[@swissarmytv5763]

Heizman he's game is improving game by game... I'm not impressed with his career night in phoenix... Suns just makes him look great that game.... but the most important thing is he's slowly picking it up...look at his game against the Wizards today... he's getting the rhythm... now talkung bout his form.. not concerned at all... he'll find his shooting touch soon

[@matthewtatum5413]

Heizman D'Angelo Russell looks like a steal for the nets

[@Stoneygreat]

Heizman Just say 20 because that's what it is...dude 20

[@BullsNKobefan]

Tbh I think the same thing it's soooo much pressure then u gt idiots that want him to fail I hope he break out of this and soon

[@AveMcree]

Heizman people thought Kobe was a bust until his 2nd year

[@demarcusmilton8380]

I feel like Stephen A. put glasses on just to take them of drastically 😅😅

[@gregoriusrex1855]

Dramatically you mean

[@benscanIan]

Max Kellerman: "Celtics have no bench" 2 days later *Celtics beat a playoff team without irving, horford, and hayward after trailing by 18 points*

[@shawnho6506]

Ben Scanlan good coaching..

[@Rocketz4dayz]

Ben Scanlan it's all fake for the hype

[@jimmyrecard4390]

Ben Scanlan the whole concept of one player carrying a team is so overblown. These days most players are good and at least contribute to wins. Acting like one guy wins it all is just media sensationalising so they can sell a jersey and market someone.

[@mauriciokrebs2913]

ouchy!

[@uhhkeanan3216]

celtics where the second best playoff team in the east that doesnt mean nothing they shouldve won

[@darylprescott8130]

Sas. " who's good Max. "Lonzo ball" Sas. "Oh Lord 🤣😂 dying

[@OnlyTheReal13]

Bro I’m crying rn

[@dannyb4194]

That hairline is starting to scare me Stephen A

[@sergiorodriguez1141]

Dude!! I cracked up when I read ur comment😁😁

[@Uzimacky]

💀

[@danblendss]

💀💀

[@Been-1]

💀💀💀

[@tmason995]

Lol

[@Switchesndracss]

When SAS took off the glasses I knew it was a gg for max

[@boobsftw553]

Yeah it was over at that moment. We knew it. Max knew it. Lonzo definitely knew it. When he used the word "impotent" to describe his offense...

[@majorlucci2141]

it's just KZbin that

[@joshuafitzroy6186]

What does gg mean ?

[@admirtonuzi5859]

Joshua Fitzroy good game

[@joshuafitzroy6186]

Admir Tonuzi thanks fham appreciate that

[@EvilNarcissist]

Nigga took the glasses off 😂😂😂

[@mamzersdream1]

TBAGUCCI Everytime a black person says the N word a white supremacist smiles and gets their wings.

[@thanosbustedinyourmum]

TBAGUCCI 😂😂😂

[@YamChopp]

Oh lawd!

[@jfraz1992]

TBAGUCCI 😭😭😭😭

[@lilfella2012]

Smh...and magic got rid of d lo smh..he bettter show up

[@darnellbrown2905]

Yo when Max said Lonzo’s brother is sitting in a Chinese jail, I felt that😭

[@oacevedo81]

I don't like Stephen A. Smith, but he is right... Lonzo is not looking good, and it's more than just his stats. For a point guard that's supposed to invigorate his team, his play is too passive. People are going to come at him because of his loudmouth father, but he has to at least show more aggression in his playstyle.

[@FCFJay]

oacevedo81 I️ agree with this💯

[@DANDZRAMA]

I just don't like stephen a smith, he's such a jerk

[@MeLikeStuffz]

The Celtics have a fine bench. They're problem is injuries, not bench depth. Morris or Baynes, and Tatum would all be on the bench if Horford and Gordon were healthy. And even so, our two best players in last nights game were rotation pieces. Baynes and Smart. Rozier is really good too.

[@stevenrichardma]

thank you! i jus commented the same thing and all of these bandwagon fans are talking shit

[@theprime95]

tatum would be starting either way. but everything else is right

[@TheSaint619]

Yeah idk what Max is talking about. The Lakers have one of the highest scoring benches in the league. I knew once their bench would come in they’d get back in the game. They’ve done that all year.

[@swervinondemfoezfkasodhez433]

I agree, he knows more about lonzos brother than he does the celtics, the celtics bench is the best its been in a long time if the team is healthy including gordon, even with the rookies, they play hard and you never know whos gunna hurt you on either end of the floor.

[@MikeM-np4od]

Smart comment. Most likely Morris would be the #1 scorer off the bench, with Baynes, Smart, Rozier, Ojeleve. That is not Golden State, but it is better than 90% of the rest of the NBA's benches. Plus fully healthy you could always sprinkle in a little Kyrie or Hayward with the 2nd unit.

[@joem7462]

Kuzma is Lakers best rookie. That sums it up

[@realtruth1448]

Joe M yah no, Lonzo, kuzma, randle, ingram best players, in that order

[@anthonysmith5364]

Joe M he is 19 years old let him develop

[@CLmXCriminal]

KND Clan you slow? He said best rookie. Ingram and Randle are not rookies

[@frankabreu27]

KND Clan it’s not that serious lol

[@Righteous1ist]

He's 20 already. But still young. And he's not an offense player. He's a playmaker.

[@Dẹ̀jì144]

Max was right. Lonzo actually does everything else good. Look at what he’s doing now.

[@alexandermaldonado6881]

Exactly

[@keishlamontes2190]

He isn’t leaving up to be number two pick imagine if the lakers got Tatum with LeBron and AD that’s what I have against him

[@yogo3457]

11 6 7 40fg% that’s ight not good enough for number 2 pick.

[@IronKnee963]

@@keishlamontes2190 You mean living, right? Moron. lmao

[@PepeSilvia01]

@@keishlamontes2190 they wouldn’t have ad because they had to trade Lonzo and Ingram to get him but I know what ur sayin

[@96jetlife]

Zo reminding me of Austin Rivers. There was so much hype surrounding him and I kept hoping he would breakout into a star for us, but he just wasn't special . I hope I'm wrong about Zo tho

[@Vosovogalsyncope]

great point

[@notacat7127]

JK lmao the only reason he got a contract is because his dad is the coach

[@ScottFreebass]

yep Austin Rivers 2.0

[@xIpyschoIx]

tonedog77 so you wouldnt have drafted him with the last pick based of his college performance ? Since your saying he doesnt he father got him into the nba

[@alexchernandez88]

Lonzo Ball this season amongst rookies : PTS(11th) AST (2nd) REB(3rd) STL(4th) BLKS(2nd

[@LegendaryEA]

i mean i said before the draft he dont look aggressive and doesnt have a killer instinct but its way to early to call him a bust however lakers fans should be a bit worried

[@Hanneszzzzz]

LegendaryEA I’m a laker fan and I’m not worried about shit. It’s literally 11 games into the season. If you looked at brandon ingram last year you’d say the same thing as this year with lonzo. It takes time breh

[@retracted3383]

He just needs to fix his shoot .

[@isaiah29797]

BronZ Ingram is still bad

[@ggp1847]

all he needs is to fix his shot.If and when he changes it, he will gain more confidence and thus produce more.

[@mikedyson2767]

I couldn't believe they got rid of deangillo Russel like trash n now balling for nets,they held him back n LA

[@a000199]

It's not the fact that he's a bust it's the fact that everyone in his class is performing well!

[@champtouch3298]

summer18 everyone in his class is performing well !! And he's a Bust!! I just wanted to clear that up for YOU SON!!!

[@b1bbscraz3y]

I have more change in my pocket than Lonzo has points in any game, and I'm broke

[@Slickgary007]

b1bbs g0t h4nds your dumbass does know he scored 29 in one game right ?

[@b1bbscraz3y]

and I got 30 cents in my pocket. your point?

[@alexmotts]

b1bbs g0t h4nds w as f 😂😂😂😂

[@Slickgary007]

b1bbs g0t h4nds just scored 19 and got a triple double you fucking goon

[@AlegendArises]

Alex Cramer L

[@carlossantana7556]

Yoooo no lie, what THE H E C K are you saying Max. "Even when the ball isn't falling he's still good" 😑😑 Stephen a smith got me dying with his reaction🤣

[@conni70]

lonzo become youngest player in NBA history to record a triple double...i guess Max was right...but Stephen A. trashes Lonzo because his dad called Stephen A out on his bullshit, now Stephen A. is making it personnel.. Stepehn A is a joke..

[@denzeledwards9312]

conni70 stfu bitch what you gotta say now

[@MaxwellJMDlamini]

Im actually happy SAS thinks Lonzo is a bust coz When I think back to what he said about KP, I cant take anything he says seriously. Wish someone wuld do a video on the stuff SAS said about KP.

[@Ben2bwild]

Maxwell J.M Dlamini there are lots of videos of that

[@glmadeit]

exactly, this is the dude that trashed porzingis lol, probably also trashed curry and many more, 11 games in, just judge it at the end of the season, if him and his team suck all season, then you can start the bust conversation lol

[@uchihasasuke3973]

Maxwell J.M Dlamini. To be fair he trashed porzingis before he even saw the him play. He has seen lonzo and so far he's been bad

[@liorush557]

"Oh lord" 😂😂😂 my mans took the glasses off

[@justina5688]

Every time I want to criticize Lonzo I always remember, the kid is YOUNGER THAN ME. Even with the talent he's shown, my god as of now, being about the same age (like 8 months older) I wouldn't know what I would do under this kind of pressure. Judge him all you want but try and remember, at the end of the day, he's still just a kid.

[@sweetbabyjesus2293]

justin a; Facts, Salute ✌

[@chrissantana1836]

justin a a kid being paid millions to do a job he can't do, it's showtime....

[@justina5688]

Chris Santana yea but he's in a unique situation. He's the most hated player in the NBA and he's a kid man. Pay him trillions that fact and the pressure doesn't change. You think you could thrive in that kind of pressure?

[@justina5688]

Britt T you do realize every NBA players is paid millions but not every NBA player is an all star. U make no sense he's a rookie he's contract was made for him he hasn't discussed money or made a deal because he can't money has nothing to do with this. That's like saying if the more you pay a player the better he gets. I don't get why your so caught up in money it just makes you sound jealous. Try being happy for people's success for once.

[@chrissantana1836]

justin a ain't the question, Ball ain't shit right now, maybe he gets better, there are middle school kids right now with more game than Ball, Lakers should have kept D'lo, even though he is a snitch, he got way more heart and game than weak ass Lonzo....

[@zurajanaikatsurada6945]

I wont' say he is a bust but they are too much rookies performing better than him

[@starwizzy9426]

Zurajanai Katsurada points wise that's it. No one has this much pressure as well.

[@jordan12118]

Jayson Tatum and Al Horford were out that's why the Lakers stayed in the game

[@matthewbeadle4529]

Max either didn't watch the game or is an idiot for that.

[@lightningthunda4005]

Jayson Tatum played...what were you watching?

[@SorinVBogdan]

He didn't play the whole game, he got hit in the head or something

[@cqb3152]

So ? We didn't have Lonzo Ball last night too so its kinda even.. oh wait... just got word he actually played last night.. couldnt tell cuz i cant feel his damn presence..

[@jordan12118]

Lightning Thunda He was out at Halftime when the Celtics were blowing out the Lakers wtf were YOU watching?

[@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead]

Glasses are off = STFU max 😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭

[@whatttbailly]

Lmao !

[@oakinw8361]

ohmanyourecool lmao

[@garytaylor3880]

Yall crazy lol

[@swagkid33]

💀😭W

[@simonjeremy1776]

ohmanyourecool corny as hell

[@Stepoodr3215]

"He might be distracted" IT still performed after his sister passed away

[@isaiahblue554]

He asked "WHO"? and the took his glasses off. I was done 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mryup6100]

1:37 the beginning of Stephen A. Smith's "Lonzo Ball is starting to scare me" lol

[@eshaank6004]

0:24 Kyrie is not putting up Westbrook/Harden type stats Max, chill.

[@tajstewart5202]

Eshaan K but bring Ws while Westbrook shooting just as bad 🤔😴😴

[@silosjr24]

exactly its all about W's

[@BrianJHilliard]

Kyrie is making his teammates better, and that's why they're on a 10 game winning streak.

[@sinansipo]

Kyrie is not putting up Westbrook/Kyrie/Lebron* type stats. Oh and KD. And AD & cousins. Even Antetokoumnpo and Porzingis.

[@alexlee8843]

Sipo Elminster and Steph

[@mjcolorless2978]

Its very interesting to watch this 3 years later

[@TheBlueprintStudio]

Max was waaaaaaaaaaay ahead of everyone else with his predictions

[@brandonross7761]

ESPN is Lonzo balls biggest problem. This is one of the Celtics fans booed him last night. Lonzo Wednesday on ESPN give me a freaking break

[@joushuatetreault56]

He's right though, Lakers fans keep telling yourselves whatever you want to tell yourself but kuzma should be starting.

[@jayteepanganiban4301]

Its obvious that you are not watching lakers games. Kuzma has been starting for a while now.

[@kaniel555]

Triple double folks!! Classic case of stagefright from a 19yo..that's all.. Lonzo gon take over

[@locashen4301]

Kuzma and Clarkson should be the starting guards no doubt

[@iv3rson17]

0:49 "The Celtics have no bench" oh really?

[@TFKmewsic]

No bench? wtf dude, they have a top 3 bench in the league, just because nobody's heard of the Celtics bench players doesn't mean they're bad. Theis is a beast, Ojele has been playing great recently, Smart is a stud on defense, Rozier is also a great all around PG, Baynes has been terrific... Take this L Max

[@dame216dame]

Tvrtko Krizan Lol. There are only a handful of "beasts" in the NBA and Theis isn't one of the them...

[@Cahluvca]

to compete in the playoffs....reg season vs playoffs...boston was the 1 seed last year

[@vegetatheprince3080]

Yes celtics bench is underrated but morons think otherwise

[@KinKevin]

Theis is alright but not a beast tbh

[@michaelvick4588]

Tvrtko Krizan watching u argue these sub par players and calling them a top 3 bench is so cute. They’re a top 15 bench bro, you’re reaching

[@562Omar]

I have to agree with Max.

[@iveywebb]

562Omar I have to disagree with you & Max

[@MrTityka]

Lonzo is up there with the greats like Anthony Bennett and Kwame Brown

[@iveywebb]

merti5 bruuuh 😭😭😭

[@nickhouraney4181]

Lol damn that's cold

[@kaniel555]

merti5 not even close! He got a triple double ALREADY

[@MrKobeMonster]

charles bush and still not averaging 10 in anything, shit at the rate he continues not even field goal percentage

[@sadbd4511]

merti5 scientific analysis.

[@Levi-1992]

“I think his daddy put him in the lions pit with some pork chop draws on.” -Snoop Dogg

[@jeepneygang]

You can tell they decided what opinion to have before today's show. "Ok I'll be for him, you be against him"

[@Yay4Yay]

Joe Congdon they do every topic lol

[@Suave_TheArtKartel]

all for clicks too

[@giotheoriginal1]

i love kyrie but do not downplay westbrook and hardens seasons last year by saying kyrie 22 a game is equal to a 30 points triple double seasons max

[@raheem201231]

Gio bandito Westbrook was the 6th seed and harden was the 3rd. Kryire 1st

[@giotheoriginal1]

im talking about the numbers because max said westbrook harden type numbers, i know the team is gonna have probably a better record especially in the east

[@benmorris3130]

Kyrie's numbers are almost identical to Kemba's this season. Kyrie has the edge on steals, but everything else is a wash. Yeah, Kyrie's team has a much better record, but he's got twice as much help as Kemba has. So I agree, saying his numbers are Harden and Westbrook numbers isn't accurate.

[@davontablades8818]

Raheem Phillips in the West, Kyrie in the Eastern conference

[@davontablades8818]

Raheem Phillips Don't even compare Kyrie to them because he isn't ever near that level.

[@Fent-]

You can't call Lonzo a bust yet, but you can definitely say he's AWFUL right now. His age doesn't negate how bad he's been doing. He can't shoot, he can't drive, can't hit free throws. Those are legitimate flaws that don't change overnight. He shot 4/15 last night FFS. ESPN needs to stop hyping this kid, at least do it when he starts hooping.

[@goodjoejoe]

It's really the fault of the hype.

[@purrinkittyz4737]

Nigga yes yu can!!!! In 11 games EVEEY ROOKIE is better than him! He is TRASH!

[@tomslick08]

YRN TJ you forgot to mention he can't play defense. I'll reserve judgment until year 2.5 or 3, but it's not looking too good right now

[@BHanif1996]

His team does better when he's on the court though.

[@Stryker1297]

Lavar and social media are hyping him. Half of ESPN has predicted that he'd suck (so far). Let's point the finger at the right people here.

[@billyisback30]

Wow watching this 2 years later. Stephen A was spot on.

[@jaybruhh_6472]

12,7,7 ain’t so bad

[@lutzismail7874]

@@jaybruhh_6472 not Bad if you are a lottery pick. He was 2. pick

[@DrivenA111]

@@lutzismail7874Yes, that what a “bust” is.

[@lutzismail7874]

@@DrivenA111 which I didnt argue about. for a no.2 pick he is definitely a bust

[@adam7mma]

is he a bust? have to wait till the season ends. is he overrated? yes. is it early as fuck? yes. Will he get better? we'll see.

[@utimateamvs1873]

totally agree

[@generousg83]

Magic Johnson picked lonzo ball and Michael Jordan picked kwame brown. Great players don’t necessarily see great talent.

[@itsyoobiiEman]

It's only 10 games 😂😂😂😂

[@cythegrate9989]

Emmanuel James and he hasn't done shit in any of them... 0pts 4ast vs Portland, horrible.

[@tytuitele4672]

Lonzo Bust

[@nicholaslangenbau4927]

Emmanuel James actually 11

[@davyjoneslocker4859]

Nicholas Langenbau it's funny too because he only had 1 good game

[@benjaminbremer4261]

Yea, and people were hyping him more then Kobe.

[@therealbeckboy5325]

Crazy 5 years later this is still true

[@prisonmike3605]

“Glasses are off” 😂😂😂

[@don95ful]

You know he wore glasses just to put them off lmao

[@chavewrig9462]

D Ravines Lhfh deadass

[@marjanmitkovski6545]

Stephen A. was 100% on spot

[@R8RFan007]

At the 4:42 mark, SAS does his Elmer Fudd impression when he says "Steven A., weer werry worried" Buahahahaha!

[@highhorseperthian]

lonzo can move fast with the ball in and outs dribbling make to the hoop floaters. he need to be more aggressive. give him carr blanche from the start or let him be like russell westbrook for a couple of possessions

[@donteelliott7927]

Its the shoes. SIMPLE

[@jasonsmithjr.4627]

Lonzo go be somewhere on the bench in 4 years.. MICHAEL CARTER WILLIAMS 2.0

[@mitchellmartinsky2299]

carter williams is better than him

[@mitchellmartinsky2299]

what is

[@Funfun6000]

Jason Smith Jr. 😂😂😂😂why everybody trying to see bro fail I’m don’t watch basketball so I’m curious wouldn’t u want to see rookies be great so they make the league exciting in the future defly he’s on your favorite team

[@jasonsmithjr.4627]

Funfun6000 bro. If you know who his daddy is and what he was doing... You'll understand

[@Funfun6000]

Jason Smith Jr. ofc I know his father but what that got to do with everybody calling him a busy

[@blakeescobales9093]

1:02 “BURN!” (Kelso voice)😂

[@tylerknight2697]

THANK U MAX. What is it with people and the lack of patience for development. Thats the reason why 99% of the world is average at best. Everyone only sees things for face value and feels everything should be instant. Let him grow and gain confidence and watch him destroy your team when that time comes. Pressure makes diamonds.

[@Uzimacky]

Tyler Knight "pressure makes diamonds"💯

[@benjaminfelton5052]

Tyler Knight but isn't he better than Steph and lebroad James too much hype for scoring 8 points a game

[@blackpow3r]

It's not that we don't like development, it's the fact that he was hyped up SOOO much by not only Lavar, but Magic Johnson and is the SECOND overall pick! Guys who are the top 5 picks should be producing in the NBA IMMEDIATELY. Lonzo Ball is looking like he should have been taken in the late first/early second round. SAS is right here.

[@ravensfanclyde7031]

blackpow3r thank you if your a top 5 pick even 10 you should be productive your first year they draft players early that can be plugged in and ball Lonzo I'm not seeing it yet his dad over hyped him and he looks awkward out there so the bust word I'd say is OK to consider after 11 games I've seen nothing that indicate Lonzo will be a all star maybe a OK/good player but not a star as of know

[@kyrapetty8079]

Anyone notice how Kevin Duran always faking injuries in the season so he can be well rested for the playoffs!

[@davidwon7269]

Kyra Petty i don't think it works like that lol

[@milesdeep4004]

Kyra Petty lmao

[@bruggytee]

if KD does it, Bron is the King of it lmao

[@cim888]

Hang on, are playoffs next week?

[@bobbilvader7726]

ya they stole the idea from lebrons playbook and he stole it from the spurs etc. etc. lol

[@K1LLF33DL4G]

KYRIE IRVING IS NOT PUTTING UP WESTBROOK/HARDEN NUMBERS! STOP SAYING THAT PEOPLE!!!

[@wzg8804]

K1LLF33DL4G he's more clutch than both and he has more rings that both. Case closed.

[@wtfdude4970]

Don't matter about numbers, he's making his team win to the number one spot in the east. If you can't lead your team to win, than your numbers don't matter.

[@franknice187]

William Garcia Kyrie is not on those guys level........period........he has a ring because he played with LeBron.......everyone knows this......Kyrie is a good offensive player......good shooter great ball handler......Russell and Harden are levels above him......check the numbers

[@Simpnamedslickback]

William Garcia he has a ring because of LeBron, I love Kyrie but I have never seen someone carry a team the way Westbrook did last year. Kyrie has worse numbers than he did last year😂

[@franknice187]

brand2 If you pick Kyrie over either one of those guys you definitely don't wanna win.......Brad Stevens would pack Kyrie's bags for him if either one of those teams would trade harden or Westbrook straight up for Kyrie......be serious bro

[@risky2026]

I've never noticed how old max looks now. Man, such respect for this man growing up watching him on HBO. Amazing analyst

[@lastsingreed2396]

Lonzo ball the first YOUNGEST PLAYER EVER IN NBA HISTORY TO SCORE A TRIPPLE DOUBLE

[@iggypopisgod9]

Doesn't matter what development stage the kid is at. He's filling seats. That being said, the novelty will eventually wear off, and he will hopefully have improved.

[@BaykuhJ]

I watch SAS just to hear his articulation. He makes me actually read the dictionary.

[@sweetbabyjesus2293]

TurntUpTeeV !; 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@HiImRawr]

TurntUpTeeV ! That's unfortunate, he doesn't use very big words lol

[@boogiedouglas5377]

Public education system at work

[@markedward168]

TurntUpTeeV ! Shut up dumb ass SAS intentionally uses big words hoping ppl will think he's smart...lol..black ppl try that all the time and it usually back fires cuz white ppl don't buy it...lmao...he tries tho, I'll give him that.

[@lastnamefirst60]

TurntUpTeeV ! Try reading !!

[@AlexChristian]

Monk and Fox representing Kentucky sooooo well. Proud of those boys.

[@Nestle245]

"Who's good" "who's good?" ..... "Oh Lord" *proceeds to take of glasses*..... LMAO!!!

[@detroitcityderrick9065]

Man he is 19, and he is on a inexperienced team, do you just expect him to lead the team like he Westbrook? Plus he got this target on his back that most likely is going to last one season. So chill on him and let him grow. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@boogiedouglas5377]

Detroitcityderrick lavar put that target on him. Kuzma doin work

[@CuZzOtWaN]

His father knew he wasn't that good, why hype him up? That man sucks. Not gonna say he can't grow, but for the number he went as in the draft he's not that guy. His age has nothing to do with it, look at others who came in and did numbers in their rookie year.

[@antoinettemontoya2074]

thelakersareyoungteamplayingverrygood.soonthelakerwillgettheregameandplyandmake

[@jg.9195]

Detroitcityderrick lavar said he was grown doe and would be in the playoffs..renig

[@elhuncho3038]

Wanna no the funny part y'all judging someone that's in the NBA like why y'all getting ok him Lonzo not a bad player he is still young Dam already having haters at such a young age

[@jonathangliniak9961]

I don't understand how some of you are saying he's good! You people are unquestionably blind. I've watched every single Lakers game so far and his performance is certainly appalling. He looks very underdeveloped and terrified to play. He shouldn't start. He needs time to get better and eventually become less nervous. Plus, can you imagine his fucking dad?

[@pierrecurry5346]

Too soon to say the guy is a bust!

[@jonathangliniak9961]

I agree. I can't imagine the stress and colossal expectations he's going through right now.

[@kaniel555]

Jonathan Gliniak how many PG put up a triple double this week? 19 yo Lonzo did

[@JC-li8kk]

I don’t even understand how any player who showed they are capable of playing basketball at a high level suddenly becomes a bust and disappears (apart from injury). Where is Anthony Bennet?? He’s no all-star, but all of a sudden he has ZERO talent?? Did he just give up on life?

[@elton3237]

Jonathan Gliniak he a rookie not Kobe y’all hold him to such a high standard with too much criticism

[@ExclusiveLM]

at 4:44 Stephen sounds like the Elmur Fudd cartoon character.... We're vewwy wewwy. LOL !!

[@Live_Da_GOD15st]

Lol I’m starting to see bust . That shit hella funny

[@kingxander1620]

Ant Live max smarted smilling and got whacked with the bust lol

[@kassomusic3185]

LONZO IS GONNA BE FINE

[@richardkassner6796]

Dude gonna be the next Rajon Rondo, cant shoot but will start cause of the little x factors he provides.

[@rickkassner4555]

MrSidwell1451 True, but Rondo lucked out being around 3 hall of famers. Like I'm imagining current Rondo bouncing from team to team. That'd be disappointing.

[@jonpowell5479]

Richard Kassner yeah he's definitely rondo because he'll need 3 more superstars on his team if he plans to ever win a champ

[@TheThunderkatana]

That “oh lord” by Steven A. Had me dying

[@samcalven12]

Brandon Ingram was 19 year old and was being called a bust early on ,and wasn't getting much excuses chances.

[@faizalsetiawan2996]

Sam Coll yeah I remember that, and now he's solid, this kind of development is kinda scary

[@southsidejack5457]

Sam Coll Fuck Brandon Slenderman Ingram he is a bust. He started last year avg 30+ mins and only put up 9ppg BUST!!

[@TheBlackRaikage0]

Ingram is still ass fym headass boi he can get better tho not gon lie

[@Stinkmeaner-_-]

Two Pock. You stupud if Ingram haven't improve fucking idiot

[@matthewtatum5413]

Sam Coll Ingram is trash Jaylen Brown and Ben Simmons are way better

[@Luckymag-if4dw]

''putting westbrook/harden numbers''. I mean I actually like Kyrie a lot and the celtics are winning yes but he really isn't having that good of a season the team is playing great and so is he but 22/5/3 on 45% and 32% aren't spetacular numbers... like doesn't Max even check the player's stats before saying dumb stuff? Again I don't disagree that the Celtics are very good right now and Kyrie is also but his individual season isn't really much to talk about I would say what it proves to me is that Stevens is by far the best coach in the eastern conference, as I've felt he was for the past 2 years

[@Luckymag-if4dw]

I mean 19 points on 7/21 and 0/7 for 3 and you use that game to proof he's having a sensatonal year??? Come on now

[@FirstnameLastname-qb2bg]

I thought the same thing his numbers are the same from Cleveland.

[@David-rt2oo]

FR

[@trvspvrk]

Exactly people are talking about Kyrie like he's having a MVP type season. The Celtics are just playing excellent team basketball

[@d1okobe510]

Da Truth Cleveland he avg 25

[@MahdiKnicks]

First time I hope Max is wrong.

[@christinegraham9062]

Mahdi Knicks Why?

[@SK-qu4wo]

Mahdi Knicks Don't worry, he is wrong. Only reason why he's saying all these nice things about Lonzo is because he doesn't want to have Lavar as an enemy. Its just fear talking, anybody can see that Lonzo is trash.

[@McMoidart]

"The Lakers were able to stay in the game mostly against the second unit " so Max you wanted the Celtics bench to run the score up on the Lakers, there you've lost me. Irving and Brown played 2/3 of a game, Baines and Morris played half a game, Tatum played less than a quarter and Horford did not play. Lakers played Celtics bench for half the game and lost by 11.

[@chrisbeats9152]

Sas was rocking that Suit 💯

[@seanmarroquin2866]

Chris Greg that top open button got you wet huh???😂

[@seanmarroquin2866]

Or 1:39 when the frames came off that master splinter face of his 😂

[@chrisbeats9152]

You tweeking 😂

[@seanmarroquin2866]

Chris Greg 👊

[@MikeRthe1]

Thats real gay

[@hennd0gg]

This guy needs to be in the G League.

[@southforty1961]

It's totally fine to have an unusual style when shooting the ball, as long as it goes in. This kid has got some serious fundamental shooting flaws , that if he can't or won't fix, will relegate him to warming the bench.

[@emkay2386]

Maaannn sas took odf his glasses 😂😂😂 he seemed so done 😂

[@bensimmons7630]

SAS u said everybody else name excepted me what's the deal

[@GianniEndo]

Huncho Hendrix Uhhh I'm pretty sure this is Ben's rookie year...

[@jacobm5091]

Ben Simmons He’s talking about the fellow players in his draft class

[@oxxymc_takesdubs983]

Huncho Hendrix THANK YOUUU!!!

[@oxxymc_takesdubs983]

Jack Stevehill he had nba training

[@FreakedHerOUT]

Take off the ed

[@stevenhernandez3394]

Im tired of all the people saying that Lonzo is trash even though we're not even a quarter into the season.Imagine if you were 19 years old,you're in your rookie year, and people are already expecting you to play like you're already an all-star because you're the 2nd pick.Thats a lot of pressure so give Lonzo at least two or three years because rn the Lakers are very young and have lots to learn.So please,just be careful about what you say about a young rookie that hasn't even played 20 games yet.Thank you for reading.

[@erocglizzy1875]

Xay32 Lebron Did It 🤷🏽‍♂️ 19 years old An came out an balled put up numbers so did Kobe

[@cinkomac7862]

Xay32 many players are ballers at 19.Lonzo DOESN'T Ball

[@alexmotts]

Lonzo is trash

[@iwonagain5095]

Xay32 number two pick it's pass time

[@BaByEfrain]

Xay32 As SAS pointed out, many other rookies are doing it. Some even younger. Ball will certainly develop further. But his ceiling is very, very short

[@CourtsideCinematics]

He’s not a bust. He just shouldn’t have been picked that high, especially with all the talent that was available in this years draft. We’ll have to just wait and see. He was a good pick for the Lakers though, just not at number 2.

[@foghornfoggyface]

But that's what a bust is. You don't live up to your pick in the draft and end up being a worse player in the years to come than many players picked after you which = bust. I thought he shouldn't have ever been a top 10 pick to begin with. The moment he was picked #2 I called bust so we'll see what happens.

[@shocktonic]

Kevin nah Otto Porter isn’t a bust. Even though he didn’t live up to expectations, he’s still a really good player

[@KINGDAVID230]

facts!

[@jerroldwilliams1034]

He was picked so high because Lavar hyped him up and may cost Magic his job in a few years if he isn’t a star. If D Russel turns out to be a better player....Magic is done in 3 years as GM.

[@1Flyingfist]

Jerrold Williams Do you seriously believe that the Lakers picked him purely because of Lavar's hype? 🤔 You don't think that they sent talent scouts, watched hours of footage, listened to reports on his character etc and THEN made a decision. If you believed that Lonzo was better than Curry just because Lavar said so, that's on you. 🙈 Maybe you believed that Lavar could beat Jordan 1v1 as well 🙄

[@jarredmeilleur6011]

Looking back now the Celtics bench is probably one of the strongest in the league

[@joegonzalez397]

How about that Celtic bench in the playoffs?

[@breadwinningbiscuit1086]

Lonzo should of been a 2nd round pick

[@mattsteiner8788]

Word

[@RTxxReNaGaDe]

I'm conflicted on Lonzo... I believe he has the potential to be an all star and be one of the main guys on the team but I don't think he can be THE guy on the team. I think he'd be a great role player like JR. I feel he can be like a second tier star such as Klay is to Steph and KD. Again I just don't think he can be the central guy because all the attention is trained on him and he is crumbling. For that I feel is the reason why Kuzma is impressing the public more than Lonzo because he doesn't have the weight of the media and fans on his shoulders. Lonzo needs to learn to find the aspect of his game that fits him best because he was able to do everything in high school. In college he was facing a lot of non NBA talent and many of the ones that did give him a bit of trouble didn't even get drafted. He's in the NBA against experienced veterans that have been in the league longer than 4 years which he isn't used to. He's used to being the one in control of the floor but now he's getting a rude awakening to the fact that he can't be the star anymore. I wish him all the success and best but he's not in high school anymore. He was hyped up by his father, the media, and the public but they have to realize he is human too and not treat him like the second coming of Christ. This is probably the only time I will semi-agree with Stephen because as it's looking right now, he is working towards being a bust and needs to change that before it is too late.

[@hannibaltharadio]

I agree @stephenASmith.... I was thnking about this a few games ago...

[@persistentlypathetic6820]

Kyrie didn't even play that well. He had 19 Points on 7-21 shooting. That's not good.

[@nikolairose2739]

The End Is Near but he's no rook and a champion. We know what he can do on this level but what about lonzo?

[@note2owns]

The problem with Lonzo is, his dad was steady hyping his kid up and in the long run its become a detriment to his game because he is riding the hype and not really putting in the effort to live up to it. Basically all the eyes that are on him should be directed towards someone that is truly worthy of the attention. Maybe the Ball family should stick to reality TV. With a character like their dad who piggybacks his son's fame and all three of his kids who have different personalities, it would definitely make for an interesting show. In fact they are almost like the Kardashians. Look at the money that family is getting paid.

[@brentduanefoster]

note2owns Exactly! Not only that, but you have a whole bunch of stans out here hangin' off EVERY WORD Lavar says. Plus, Lonzo didn't have the balls to tell his dad to put a lid on it. So, basically, he allowed it.

[@grandswingsport6785]

Lonzo is must talk about TV. Facts 🅱️🅱️🅱️

[@iveywebb]

Grandswing Sport Yes we must talk about how trash he is. WE MUST 😭😭😭

[@aristotleyalung8033]

Max Kellerman, this guy brings the word "stupid" into another level.

[@yungnickyyp6791]

Regardless if he turns out to be a bust or not, he’ll still be on the list of youngest players to ever record a triple double and I think that’s a good achievement.

[@yengvang8737]

2 years later, I'm still worried about Lonzo ball. He's a good passer and defender but my god he can't shoot.

[@danielo5297]

4 months later he’s balling

[@trilldyl540]

6 months later he shooting 40% from 3

[@448DamonXX]

7 months later he’s average, not too good but not too bad

[@lebanahmed1504]

@@448DamonXX U mean hes the most valuable player in trade talks and the clippers want him as their starting point guard?

[@mandark5789]

@@lebanahmed1504 He still far away from what people expected him to be.

[@phenom9851]

BIG BUST BALLER

[@1RobertSmith]

you better trademark that bro

[@daved2140]

Isiah Thomas played lights out the day after his sister was killed. Lonzo can’t say he’s got that big of an issue with his brother in a Chinese jail.

[@kaderose1082]

I'm gonna have to look back at his year at the end of the regular season. He definitely has to work on his shot.

[@tennethnajarro4831]

"The celtics dont have a bench"- Max Kellerman

[@uropy]

There is no such thing like a good point guard who cannot score. A point guard who can only pass is useless.

[@dasan8084]

Steve Nash ? he passed and thats all he really actually did but lonzo can get boards steals and blocks HES ONLY 19 YALL WONT SAYING THIS ABOUT KOBE WHEN HE WAS A ROOKIE HE HAS ALOT ON HIS PLATE HIS BROTHER IN JAIL AND HIS MOM JUST HAD A STROKE AND RECOVERING AND MELO JUST DROPPED OUT TO BE IN HOME SCHOOL JUST CHILL HE WILL GET HIS FLOW BACK

[@Tayshun38127]

Dasan Oliver don’t compare a rookie playing 30+ min to Kobe’s rookie season COMING OFF THE BENCH GETTING HAND CHECKED ETC if your gonna compare a rookie to his rookie career they both have to come off the bench

[@hkt1296]

You’re the dumbest dude ever! Someone who can only pass is useless!! Hahaha!! You can win a game we’re a pg only facilitates or passing!

[@hkt1296]

JJ Edwards Jason Kidd!!! He was terrible when he was a rookie and ended his career as a star! Your expectations are high, he’s only a rookie. Simmons was a nobody last year, this year he’s a threat! Lonzos shot will come. He’s doing amazing things already by passing and running the floor. You’re expecting I’m to get 20+ a game! I do t think most rookies were that good when they first started!

[@justina5688]

DMOistheName you know how efficient Nash was? 90-50-40 club. All I gota say. Don't ever disrespect Nash's shot like that again, and this is from a laker fan.

[@Mb12111]

Lonzo needs to be a better leader

[@cythegrate9989]

The Butler Channel "Lakers need a leader and I feel I can bring that to the team"... those were Lonzo's words, and right after that they traded D'angelo Russell lol smh

[@00monkeydude001]

Not a fan of the younger teams right now but give them 2 or 3 years of NBA eating schedules and weight training and I think they will be the new thing.

[@enricopucci2751]

Lakers fans in the beginning of the season: Let's go! Showtime Lakers back! We about to go to the playoffs this year! Lonzo the next Magic Johnson! Lonzo the GOAT! Lonzo could make the Warriors better than Steph Curry can! BELIEVE THE HYPE! STAY WOKE! Lakers fans right now: Lonzo only a rookie. He'll get better in 5 years. We can wait for showtime. He isn't a Magic Johnson but a Jason Kidd type player. LMFAO Dem excuses.

[@TheWetNomadXD]

Lonzo > Steph Curry

[@xkid.darkskin5178]

GawdKobe the lakers aren't going too the playoffs😂

[@xkid.darkskin5178]

Omar Zamarripa L

[@abclil9832]

L For LeBron W W W W W

[@Sethbowman3]

L For LeBron two weeks ago they flipped if you said he’s rondo now they say dude rondo was a beast in prime top 3 pg lmfaooo

[@rcd1of1]

well the Celtics' nonexistent bench is threatening to take them to the NBA Finals lol

[@df6148]

Lonzo just broke the triple double record as fastest to ever do it the very next day. When will the hatin stop?

[@Apple.Jackedd]

Dddd Ffff by 5 days and it was low points

[@benhayes6153]

The hatin will stop when he's consistent

[@df6148]

So if the have is based on inconsistency. Why are we hating a rookie who is currently ranked 5 overall in total assists. Isn't that consistent with what he was known for? Passing? Harden, Westbrook, LeBron, Wall, then Lonzo at 5 in the NBA of all players.

[@df6148]

hate*

[@troc1795]

Ben Hayes Thank You! That's where the hate comes from

[@ZZZZ-zg3zb]

I live in LA and get to see the kid play every game- he can play defense, he can pass, he can rebound but so far his shooting sucks lots of air balls and most of all he has so many free paths to the basket and he will not attack the basket and go for it but he will pass up a free shot to someone else who is father away from the basket. He is very timid, mild mannered and his passing is awesome but needs to drive to the basket more and his shooting is in his head now as there are lots of air balls.