Lonzo Ball Scouting Report - Offense

[@LakerFilmRoom]

I'm surprised by how many people come away with a negative impression of him after watching this. He has weaknesses....just like every prospect...and some pretty eye-popping strengths too. (unlike every prospect) My goal with these videos is to be informative, not predictive. And 19-20 year olds have holes in their game. It's pretty much inevitable, and that's okay. I'm surprised by how many people aren't seeing the good in this video as well.

[@njb0076]

Laker Film Room They be hating on Lonzo, he the future . He coming to the Celtics though, sorry to say.

[@xaviermarvin7998]

it's these young wanna be fans that don't have and respect or patience for the development of players... if they don't see instant all star stats then they ball players a buss lakers keep on getting better they're young but learning people just need to be patient and support players for longer than 1 year before determining thier long term future

[@rowland5951]

Xavier Marvin People want instant success these same haters did n"t know who Stephen Curry was 6 years ago.

[@eyeq-dannyeye6050]

Rowland Alexander oh you knew who steph curry was before 2012?

[@coreydarko8492]

Laker Film Room his passing is amazing I can see him being a 12 assits a night type of guy I'm worried about his scoring tho he can't rlly scorer in half court but like u said he's only 18 he has time to improve

[@faenihbs]

please do an analysis of everyone in our young core. Like strengths and weaknesses, ceilings, comparisons, etc. I'm really interested to hear what you think.

[@HOOPLA_TV]

Bryan Simental agree... great idea

[@LakerFilmRoom]

I will after the season.

[@LakersReaction]

Laker Film Room nice work fam !! Please check my channel too .. thanks

[@swissarmytv5763]

Bryan Simental yas please!!! he's opinions are very on point!!! what he thinks is exactly what i think!

[@2121-o9y]

Bryan Simental yeah

[@darthvader9726]

Shit man, I remember when you only had one video. And now you got 7 thousand subscribers, good shit man!!!

[@LakerFilmRoom]

Haha thanks, man. It's been a great year.

[@MrKb2416]

I played against Lonzo during AAU days and when I say he doesn't have experience running organize half court sets, he doesn't. The way he and his brothers play is always fast pace. Leaking out or throwing long outlet passes. All amazing shooters with weird forms. But I believe Lonzo will get better in his experience but he needs to approach the game better.

[@cnoteda1and0nly]

Denver Levins If by half court sets you mean pick and roll, yes he lacks the experience there. But in general he's running offense in the half court well at UCLA.

[@yuh6832]

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[@theophilussparks5839]

Very good work.. well thought out and clearly explained.. who needs espn ..???

[@KevBautista]

Only Stephen A Smith. Lol

[@michaelsutherlin6578]

Best Laker videos on youtube.

[@somebodiesnobodyshhhh]

the funny thing is, Alota of people didn't think lonzo had the skill to compete at a college level..

[@starwizzy9426]

Bryan Jones lmao facts that's why I'm just staying quiet. People have doubted this guy at every level so I'll be cautious with making any conclusions. He played really well in summer league.

[@mikemurdock7234]

I was worried about Lonzo but after watching this, I feel more confident. The big worry is the media sideshow with his old man.

[@Matthew-uh9id]

If u dont want him from this video fine but u will regret it when he is one of the best pg in the nba

[@imnotarapper4776]

Matthew Williamson with due time.

[@Matthew-uh9id]

Exactly teams pass on draft prospects all the time but the fact is you cant project what someone is going to do in the future Example people passed on Carmelo and Wade for Darko Look how that turned out

[@brandon_jo_el]

There is always going to be some young boy coming up in the draft. Everyone was glamouring over D-Lo the exact same way two years ago.

[@Mraaeassassin]

Brandon Jo El yeah and he's gonna be really good..

[@LAKERSRISE]

the music selection is AWESOME!!!

[@geeayecee]

Crazy to think i played with this guy and his brothers at the NAC a while back and now he might play for my team. Wow

[@AznBoiDan]

His jumper looks like one of those weird slow ones that no one picks on NBA 2k

[@eyeq-dannyeye6050]

Daniel still better than you 🐸☕️

[@HOOPLA_TV]

Your best work!

[@LakerFilmRoom]

Thank you. I spent a lot of time on this one.

[@HOOPLA_TV]

Laker Film Room and we appreciate you man!...I just shared your vid and gave you a big shout out on Facebook!

[@anonymouslakernerd7214]

Agreed.

[@LakerFilmRoom]

Sorry, I just saw this. Thanks, fam.

[@cjlawrence693]

What I thought I'd see more of... just based on his speed in the open court is more of him breaking people down off the dribble - He's much more athletic than a lot of the scouts have him rated - I mean the kid is catching lobs off set plays for God's sake. But I think he's built for the run and gun style for sure but in the half court if it's not a semi-transition type look I do wonder how he functions in that offense. He has uncanny vision and I'd like to see him create his own shot a little more just to have some clarity regarding his talent. Great post bro!

[@markogrbesa602]

Not even close of being a Lakers fan but maaaaaan i do like your videos. Keep it up!

[@CCGW0RLD]

I just checked out your channel, dopeeeeeee, stay blessed !!!

[@NotoriousYeshi]

Excellent Video. Keep up the good work man!

[@orhunakkoyun7857]

No one should underestimate this guy. I would like to remind the consecutive air balls of Kobe Bryant against Utah when he was new to NBA. He became an unbelievable scorer then. In my opinion, most important developing area for Ball will be the shoots when he is contested. Because, in NBA he will play against better defenses.

[@MarcelWilson]

well done sir ... do you see a back court working with Ball and Russell

[@jrlion15]

Good analysis bro. I dnt understand why some laker fans want him. I'd go jackson. His J aint good yet, but he's an athletic wing and a good def and we need that. Dlo is better than this dude imo. long term, who knows. I mean we could get this dude and move dlo to the SG position. Dlo's game in. is more suited for SG position. Can post, catch and shoot, come off screens and shoot, play P&R. Clarkson, imo probably needs to get traded, if we are to get ball. It's too early to judge ball, but if I'm lakers I wouldn't choose him. if they do, I'd use him as trade bait. Markelle Imo is also a better option for us.

[@2121-o9y]

Anthony Garcia for sure

[@Mraaeassassin]

Anthony Garcia blessed to have DLO. He's become a good point guard imo. He's not turnover prone anymore like he was his rookie season and knows how to find the open man now.

[@ahrighty3024]

this analysis is so good

[@gregclay217]

amazing video!! 👏👏👏👏.. you're an asset to Lakers us Lakers Fans.. #Thankyou we appreciate you

[@prometheusxc]

I see a lot of DEEP step back 3's in order for him to get space. I worry in the NBA he'll be at nearly half court in order to get space to get his shot off or he won't be able to get it off at all when the size/speed/strength/athleticism of all the opponents increase. Should still be great in transition and moving the ball though. Those near full court dimes he throws will be deadly on fast paced running teams.

[@LakersCP3]

Can you make one about Josh Jackson?? :D

[@christiankain543]

At 6:58 that's Wenyen Gabriel, not Bam Adebayo. Great vid nonetheless

[@whitefangv]

Fantastic analysis, who would you say his NBA comps are?

[@nathancasey7712]

Mixed results? Isn't he 45% from the 3 line?

[@Arvisgrt]

its college bor. Stats dont translate well you kinda just have to watch and see what they do well. It's a whole other story when Lenord or tony allen guard you then when some random kid from some school

[@mujakic22]

great analysis man!

[@JBaker-gx9du]

Requesting a breakdown video on Dennis Smith Jr. and Josh Jackson. Please and thank you

[@LakerFilmRoom]

Yessir. I'm gonna do those two, Fultz, Tatum, Isaac, & maybe Monk.

[@sandman1347]

Really good job on this video!

[@MarquisdeSuave]

Do you have any concerns over the fact that almost 3/4ths of his 3 pointers are on catch and shoots? He rarely creates enough space off the dribble to get off his jump shot and due to his shooting style I don't see this changing.

[@crazysongfreak1]

He won't be as good as expected in his rookie year but 2-3 years into his career he'll be ascending towards becoming an elite guard. He can't run a P&R whatsoever but he can play off ball because he's a good cutter and explosive.

[@deenuts2599]

We should use him as trade bait if anything we got enough players

[@Hi-Me]

Dee Nuts yeah trade em for paul george and then we can be decent and pick up someone during free agency to be a contender

[@Brandon77maniaci]

jaime diaz lmao for Paul George yeah okay.

[@mahlz24]

Brandon Maniaci waka meme lol

[@trynano1]

+Brandon Maniaci laker fans say some dumb ass shit sometimes lmao

[@deenuts2599]

jaime diaz nah not pg, just a few productive players that can help us compete

[@Byronic19134]

Lol i thought the game glitched at 7:41. He did 7 consecutive in and out dribbles on a big after a switch and Gabriel was just looking at him like wtf u doing i kno u need to go right.

[@natepazmusic]

Wow very in depth. Will you be doing a vid on Josh Jackson? I think out of the top prospects, he fits the Lakers' needs the most

[@LakerFilmRoom]

Yeah, I'm gonna do Jackson next, then Fultz, DSJ, Tatum, Isaac, & probably Monk.

[@jordanpun1369]

Great vid! You should do this with other prospects like Markelle Fultz, Josh Jackson

[@alandiep99]

fultz reminds me of d'angelo russell... their games are very similar

[@michaeld2390]

good analysis just subbed

[@hugomaricato9045]

Are you going to do a defensive breakdown on him?

[@LakerFilmRoom]

Yes

[@watserepein13]

what's that song 8:52 anyone?

[@thieney]

he needs to see this

[@bjsw534]

If LA retains the pick then IMO Josh Jackson is our guy. One guy we should try and trade for is Willey-Cauley Stein. He's rotting on the Kings' bench. He'd be the perfect center for us. We could trade Williams/Zubak for him and McLemore Do all we can in order to trade assay Deng and Mozgov. PG DLo/JC SG Jackson/McLemore SF Ingram/Young PF Randle/Nance Jr. C WCS/Black That's our starting 5 of the future IMO. With a bench core of JC/Nance/Black for the future.

[@Arvisgrt]

definitely a no on trading zubak for wcs. Hes already shown he is a wayyy more capable player than wc will ever be.

[@adamv9892]

Damn a year later and we only have one of those guys on the roster 😂 crazy how much things change

[@KingZob33]

Great video man

[@slymon10]

Here we go...... #number2

[@michaelhwang6025]

Well, the Lakers just got the #2 pick, this video is gonna take off! #No2Ball

[@PeekaPeep]

He'd be my 2nd choice if I'm the Lakers simply because I like Josh Jackson a little more (but ONLY a little, both players have their obvious strengths that could greatly benefit the team long-term). Still, the thought of a Ball/Russell backcourt is enough to make even the most skeptic Laker fan stop for a minute to imagine the possibilities of just such a pairing. His shooting form is funky as hell, but not the most unorthodox I've seen (Jamaal Wilkes and Shawn Marion immediately come to mind, lol). Besides, if it goes in roughly half the time that's enough for me! ;-D

[@colonelangus6885]

Some project Ball as the #2 pick in the draft. Why do you think he has that unorthodox (but effective) shooting style? Was it never corrected when he was young because he was making shots? In other words, if it ain't broken, don't fix it.

[@LiqCharles]

Josh Jackson & Markelle scouting video please

[@BeatzSporting]

You need to not say he throws up threes with mixed results and throw out more percentages

[@alixwynn1057]

Hype!

[@1krazmf851]

9:38 😭😭😭

[@isidroundercover]

Ball is my guy I want him in a Laker uniform

[@drip6337]

PnR is something he never did... i dont have any concern moving forward because that just takes repetition and getting comfortable with. Same with his midrange jumpers... the few that he did shoot he tend to bring the ball higher and a little bit more towards the center of his head, so i believe he will be able to get his shot off. Just have to get comfortable shooting them.

[@PickoWebba]

Good video!!

[@preethamreddy1689]

Should the lakes draft him?

[@jaredbrowning6465]

Preetham Reddy naw I would go with Jackson, Tatum or Isaac

[@DeAlcaraz94]

but Fultz if we get number 1

[@jaredbrowning6465]

DeAlcaraz94 would you trade down if it was the top pick to get more assets?

[@DeAlcaraz94]

depends on which lotto team can give us the most back

[@colachan4668]

I want to see videos on Marcelle Fultz and Jose Jackson

[@lj3507]

Jose Jackson got deported.

[@made13145]

If Lonzo end up in NBA, he should ask Kevin Martin on how to score points while being contested even with weird jumpshot. LOL

[@howimade3309]

he looks like a super charged right handed kendall marshal

[@freestyle985]

the key is how quickly ball can adjust. he will be fine tho

[@Ajn-qe5gi]

I honestly don't understand why people want these PG prospects and say to trade D'lo. D'lo is an incredible PG prospect, one of the best to come out in a while. He WILL be great. In this draft, Jackson and Isaac are the 2 I'd love to get. Long, athletic wings with two way potential. Fultz is nice too, but he's extremely similar to D'lo.

[@lysakirk9176]

Lonzos potential is far higher than DLo's.

[@Ajn-qe5gi]

Bre'Shaun Barkus Lonzo has more defensive potential, nowhere near D'angelo's offensive potential.

[@rayrude5705]

do you think the Lakers should swap D'Angelo for Ball? I think if D'Angelo ends up having a mediocre year the Lakers might heavily consider trading Russell for a center and draft Ball. That's if we end up keeping our pick after the lottery. I know D'Angelo has the potential to be an excellent fit for the Walton system but he seems really inconsistent and unpredictable.

[@rayrude5705]

I also think that if Magic starts working with him and doesn't like what he sees then he's out for sure. I just can't see the Lakers keeping two young point guards. They already got clarkson as back up. I really feel that either Russell gets traded or that top 3 pick gets traded.

[@Arvisgrt]

he kinda reminds me of deangelo when he was in college.

[@christianreyes8700]

Seems like he would flourish under Mike Dantoni's system

[@StmKidz]

Why are people just assuming that he's going to the lakers? Like you people talk like he already got picked

[@jerellhurtado9486]

Josh Jackson is the only pick.

[@isaiah29797]

jerell hurtado no he's weak offensively he's good on defense tho if we don t get 1 or 2 we need to try to move it

[@jerellhurtado9486]

Elisha Lewis L

[@match328]

Elisha Lewis have u seen the Lakers play they need all the Defense they can get. I'll pick Josh Jackson he 6'8 he and Ingram can be solid defensively on the perimeter

[@swissarmytv5763]

jerell hurtado if we get that pick...hell we need a proven nba player...trade it right away!!! honestly JUST my opinion...give the pick and Randle or JC for Butler or Pg13.... y'all gonna hate me for saying this but if that happens ...we'll probably won't regret anything!

[@jrlion15]

Elisha Lewis bro, players came into the A weak offensively. He can develop a J in time. Defense is where it matters. AD was terrible at mid range.. in 2-3yrs developed a consistent J. His first yr he shot 29 percent than yr 3 went up to 45 percent on perimeter to use an ex. He'd be the smart choice for the lakers. Him & ingram with length amd perimeter D can give fits against opposing teams. We need two way players. I see him being that type of NBA player in 2-3yrs.

[@lightshine107]

Seeing how mitch has drafted in the past, I doubt he will draft someone the media has considered the lakers pick. Not saying he does that because if this, but he's probably looking at another player. also he looks undersize. That isn't that much of a problem but in Lukes offense now we don't really use small guys. It's usually big guards that can ball handle i'd say trade the pick for a consistent shooting guard to take nick young spot. love the guy but the team needs to get serious

[@RichChigguh]

Giovanni Aragon Lonzo Ball is 6'6 190lbs. He's not NBA strong but in a year or two he'll be one of the biggest PGs in NBA.

[@moses4061]

I think he's going to be a solid Nba point

[@pradanakusuma]

im a lakers fan, and i hope they pick josh jackson

[@PeekaPeep]

Same here. Jackson just fills an immediate need for the Lakers without having to move any key pieces of that young core around in the process.

[@dmitriburton7044]

if Lonzo get drafted by the Lakers that means Jordan Clarkson might be on the move PG: Lonzo SG: D-Lo SF: Ingram PF: Randle C: Zubac 6th man Swaggy P

[@dominicjherr]

hm. great video, but not sold on what I saw. we'll see what happens come lottery night

[@xaviermarvin7998]

feel like druss and ball would complement one another on the court along with the other youngsters

[@airjones45]

you sound like Ben Affleck when he turns into batman

[@SlausonBoizTV]

how is this going to fit w/dlo.... I love lonzo, he is a great player. however I also like dlo.... I understand that if he gets drafted they'll be fine, but down the line it'll be hard to keep 2 star pgs. yes, both of them will be star pgs in the future, but we can't keep them both down the line. we need new players to build not build temporarily and get rid of one

[@thevision3674]

i say we pair the pick with clarkson and lou ship it to bulls for butler and try to sign noel in free agency

[@drip6337]

if we are at #2 im still taking him... he makes everyone around him better and can score when he wants too. He is gonna get d'lo and bi open shots

[@kookybuger]

I doubt it. I've been skeptically about Ball for a couple weeks now, he can shoot the deep 3 ball but with him hardly taking any mid range shots, doesn't seem to like contact, and hardly drawing fouls (plus he's only shooting 67% from the free throw line) is alarming especially with his form. He's not a great defender either, right now he's just potential, to me, with his 6'6 size and 40 inch vertical.

[@drip6337]

he shut dillon brooks down when he guarded him and oregon offense couldnt do anything.

[@kookybuger]

Zach Lewis He's not a great consistent defender he might have moments but overall he's not great in that area.

[@darrenkilltime]

Honestly, don't think we should draft another guard. We need bigs in my honest opinion. Especially at the 5.

[@isaiah29797]

Darren Yip Tarik? Zubac Robinson no we need a guard cuz Lou will leave

[@darrenkilltime]

Zu can ball. But he needs someone to push him to go harder at both practice and in game. Like Nance and Randle pushes each other.

[@CCCFFHO]

California, knows how to party...

[@SldOnEmWithDa45]

He just needs a good trainer(s) he has the basic foundation now he just needs to tweak and work on the little things.

[@moses4061]

Bust or No Bust

[@zaywoppo9427]

Trade Lou draft Lonzo

[@humbleprogress1226]

Yea you play him tight in the league and he's gonna struggle against bigger faster guards.

[@lysakirk9176]

There will not be a starting point guard taller than him.

[@professorkb9388]

This guy is overated.I said that before he even got to ucla and i would pick four to five players ahead of him.

[@3AgainstTheWorld]

no no no i dont want him

[@QuadDawgg]

Im Prince Josh Jackson

[@isaiah29797]

Delaney Salazar nah he can't shoot he's good for defense tho

[@QuadDawgg]

Elisha Lewis shooting 36% from 3

[@PickoWebba]

nah Isaac is better

[@2121-o9y]

The only way I'd be okay with drafting Josh is if Either Randle could develop a decent 15 foot jumper or they went out and got a stretch four. him And Randle couldn't work

[@ZirtBirt]

To be honest, there is no special attitude about Lonzo Ball. I cant see the "It" in him. I wouldnt be surprise, if the lakers pick another guy. He has good skills, but we are talking about a top-3-pick. Lonzo Ball ihas not impressed me...yet.

[@aaronkasey2134]

London Ball is overrated. As a huge Laker fan I would be pissed if we didn't draft Fultz, Jackson, or Fox. Magic Johnson better not take Ball. I wish people would stop comparing Kidd and Ball. Jason Kidd when he was in college was a great defender and he knew how to run a half court offense. In the playoffs, the game slows down. Ball gets most of his passes in transition. Ball only scores in transition, off of long range step back 3 pointers, pull up 3's, and alley-oops. I'm not a D'Angelo Russell fan but Russell was way better than Ball coming out of college as a prospect

[@springtime1009]

I honestly think Lorenzo Ball is a better ball handler and driver verison of Gerld Green really.

[@spencer26ish]

Lakers should pass on him. Go for Jackson.

[@justinhasegawa]

Let's be realistic I don't think the Lakers will get the 2 pick. If anything they will get the third pick.

[@yhassenbey]

Coming back a year later he’s working on those exact things but getting crucified for things that were clear he needed for his game 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@vernongode7018]

goes to kings. hopefully🍤

[@gregclay217]

I say we take Jayson Tatum from Duke!! 🔥🔥🔥.. and move B.I to the 2.. Staters (Russell- Ingram-Tatum-Randle- Zubac).. Thoughts? 🤔

[@jaredbrowning6465]

Greg Clay Tatum cold man. For me it's either Jackson, Isaac or Tatum and just move Ingram to the 2. Starting 5 would have so much length

[@gregclay217]

Jared Browning exactly!!.. I don't know about Jackson though because he can't shoot... Any falls asleep a lot on offense and defense.. And Isaac is more of a mobile power forward... Did you see Tatum play Last Night vs North Carolina?🔥🔥🔥 I'm really impressed! that kid plays with passion.. Go check out his highlights..

[@jaredbrowning6465]

Greg Clay I saw his performance, really starting to like his game, people sleeping on him so underrated

[@kookybuger]

I would take Issac and try him at the 3 with Ingram at 2 which can make a great duo one day.

[@2121-o9y]

kookybuger same

[@skating7791]

His style will be too easily guarded in the NBA. A half decent coach will be able to shut him down with his mechanics in both shooting and dribbling. Let alone what a decent defender can do to this guy when they play physical.

[@brandonmrturnovertrashingr4311]

Looks like that's a no on Ball, next up....Josh Jackson or Johnathan Issac

[@2121-o9y]

Kay C

[@brandonmrturnovertrashingr4311]

21 2121 yo?

[@2121-o9y]

U wouldn't take a flyer on ball?

[@brandonmrturnovertrashingr4311]

21 2121 I was high on ball but after seeing his game really get broken down.... I'll pass, he have more flaws than good and looks no better than DLo who already have gotten the plays down

[@anonymouslakernerd7214]

Pete could do one of these on every player in the draft and you would give up on each of them. Are you seriously hoping we draft a freshman with no flaws?

[@FOT2010]

Lonzo Bust

[@shaoguangda3204]

Ball shooting form is killing him

[@Steven-cq7yq]

we should get josh jackson much better choice.

[@Brookintellect]

You make some good point but some if the things you say are crazy.. The midrange jump shot is not an effective shit!?😂😂😂

[@Yaahboi52]

Dennis Smith jr

[@rijulagarwal1419]

He definitely won't be a scorer in the NBA.

[@isaiah29797]

Rijul Agarwal yes he will

[@swissarmytv5763]

Rijul Agarwal can't judge dude ... if you think of that ..then don't say it directly.. . unless it's pretty obvious in his game

[@2121-o9y]

possibly more than likely

[@MrSPIDEY21]

Always gotta be a hater...they also said he wouldn't be productive in college because of his shooting form and that he played against weak comp in hs yet he may be the #1 pick...that's his for he's used to it...he gonna make it work...shut up hater...how bout you wait and see instead of jumping the gun

[@kookybuger]

MrSPIDEY21 I doubt he's a hater, plenty of great college studs don't make it big in the NBA for one reason or another. Ball does have holes in his game just like every other prospect.

[@tshogun]

DLO Ball Paul George Nance DeAndre Jordan trade Ingram Randle & Deng for DJ ???