Lonzo Ball vs. Dennis Smith Jr High School Match-Up...Choose your PG! Plus Footage of 13 Y/O LaMelo!

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Team Loaded NC had Dennis Smith Jr. (NC State), Bam Adebayo (Kentucky), Brandon Robinson (UNC), Jordan Tucker, Blake Harris, and more this particular summer. And if you remember, they were the talk of the nation when it comes to grassroots and AAU basketball. Meanwhile, they faced off against an unsponsored, relatively unknown AAU team called the Big Ballers who had a kid named Lonzo Ball that people were saying was "pretty good" and we should check him out. As the Big Ballers team cherry picked and fired up three-balls, most college coaches and fans watching the game joked and made fun of their style of play...little did we all know they'd soon become famous for it. Comment below who you felt won the matchup between 2017 NBA Draft prospects Lonzo Ball and Dennis Smith Jr!
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[@joshuaadams-ri2su]

Dennis was locking up Lonzo. I liked seeing him take the challenge

[@MakePlayz]

+joshua adams Yeah he was on a mission that summer just a few weeks before his injury

[@Itzlock3]

joshua adams Dennis had 'em clamped

[@joseowens7956]

what defense does lanelo play he is predictable DJ Davis was shutting on him

[@wopp0702]

Jose Owens Lol lanelo

[@jay1746]

Jose Owens Are you forgetting the fact that a 13 year old was playing against some of the top high school players in the nation.

[@HoopsHQ]

When they did individually matchup, it was somewhat neck and neck. Lonzo had a couple treys and drives to the rim, and Dennis plucked him a couple times and was able to get to the rim. Both are tough, the future of the NBA will be interesting to see.

[@dylandriscoll935]

Lamelo been cherry pickin since day 1

[@dvo1245]

Dylan Driscoll * haaaaa, 4 realz!!!

[@jackbarrett1539]

true but thats how their offense is run

[@jamarnave6203]

Yall Cant Forget That Dennis Smith Tore His Acl And He's Still A Top Pick In The Drafy

[@jamarnave6203]

Draft

[@handsomesquidward8686]

Jamar Nave He tore a year ago

[@MustBeEliGG]

Larry The Lobsterr nigga he still tore it lmao when you break something it will never be the same

[@rocketfatts7769]

Jamar Nave cause of his highschool career and his aau

[@Bxzzxd]

Elijah D. Davis you can make a full recovery from an acl tear.

[@jeffhardy6333]

I could never imagine playing this level of competition at only 13. Lamelo's potential is scary

[@robertduran413]

IDK who made Lonzo look worse do fox or ds Jr

[@PoeticSOM]

Lamelo cherry picked the whole time. Anyone has potential when their that young.

[@jbsix]

@@PoeticSOM 3rd pick in nba draft

[@kboy128]

DSJ~ A better individual than lonzo LB~ A better team player

[@darrionrogers1863]

Dennis had lonzo on 🔒 he way better 💯 facts

[@martyvoyzey]

Darrion Rogers LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@yallniggastrippin1839]

MartyLA This nigga is on every comment. Lmao u mad bro?

[@darrionrogers1863]

are you mad

[@StunnaboySlim]

Denis smith better than any ball brother s to me tbh

[@tobias960]

Scrubby_Teddy 23 he is not better than lonzo

[@gregb.5644]

Smith peaked in high school so he was better at the time. Lonzo looks like he's getting better every week. They're both killing it as freshman though.

[@tal5189]

Scrubby_Teddy 23 he aint better than lamelo ball

[@kymaniamedee681]

wyza plays that's what I was saying Dennis will destroy lamelo

[@kymaniamedee681]

Dat Boi you're fuckin stupid

[@ttarverr]

Not called team loaded for no reason. Got Bam and Tucker out there too lmao

[@jadenrivers9248]

I think Dennis was better than Lonzo and still is

[@martyvoyzey]

jaden rivers get your head checked please

[@monilynn70]

MartyLA Get yours. Lonzo just shoots the 3 pretty good and a good passer. That. boy Smith is a beast!!

[@jadenrivers9248]

MartyLA exactly. Dennis is a beast

[@martyvoyzey]

monica franklin lol smith is garbage there's a reason every draft person has lonzo above

[@yallniggastrippin1839]

MartyLA "Smith is garbage" You lost all your credibility LOL

[@unknown-lu9zm]

Chris Paul is my fav player but when he retires, Dennis Smith Jr is gonna be my nigga

[@reneperezjr8383]

DSJ > Ball brothers

[@MakePlayz]

+Rene Perez I've got footage of dennis dominating almost every top guard

[@reneperezjr8383]

MakePlayz please make a vid of it bro!! I'm a huge DSJ fan and can't wait to see what he does at the next level 🔥

[@matthewhempfield6308]

Rene Perez hell no dennis

[@kymaniamedee681]

Rene Perez I fell you man

[@kymaniamedee681]

Matthew Hempfield oh my bad bro

[@traviscorpening1604]

DSJ is better. Picked his pocket twice for the score. DSJ wins everytime they are head to head.

[@chrismcmanus1543]

Travis Corpening DSJ is ass. Why didn't his sorry ass team make the tournament this year if he was so good. And don't say lonzo has better teammates because UCLA had the same niggas last year and were ass

[@kymaniamedee681]

Dimez 1 shut your dumb Ass up bitch Dennis is a way better player than lonzo

[@chrismcmanus1543]

Kymani Amedee what does Smith Jr do better lol

[@kymaniamedee681]

Dimez 1 score and pass he averages 18.1 point and 6.2 assist

[@kymaniamedee681]

18.1 points and 6.2 assist spelling error

[@alpha230i]

Lmao never compare a ball brother to Dennis again, that's an insult to Dennis

[@davidthemachine6155]

Greg you crazy

[@berkleylunsford1241]

@@davidthemachine6155 gay*

[@davidthemachine6155]

@@berkleylunsford1241I hope karma dont get you tommerow for being a bitch

[@jacksonwhitley8205]

Dennis is the better overall player. Lonzo has the hype train with him

[@martyvoyzey]

Jackson Whitley they're not even close. DSJ all around game better than lonzo's lmfao you sound hella drunk

[@jacksonwhitley8205]

Didn't I say dsj is better?

[@mrbilingual]

If Dennis was the better player, WHERE IS HE? Lonso carried UCLA by making everyone great. Did Smith carry NC State if so where are they? What happened years ago is OLD NEWS!

[@martyvoyzey]

I was saying you sound drunk if you think his all around game is better than Lonzo's.

[@jacksonwhitley8205]

MartyLA agree to disagree we will see. Also mention that Dennis was the #1 pg in this class

[@joshuaadams-ri2su]

Crazy to see 4 future top 10 picks on the same court

[@jayroc8094]

smith jr team was better . but lonzo was the better point guard. lamelo was in the 8th grade playing highschoolers.

[@jayroc8094]

and smith jr had josh Jackson and Bam . who both are mcdonalds all Americans

[@reneperezjr8383]

Jay Roc josh Jackson wasn't on his team smfh get ur facts straight... n Dennis is better period

[@MakePlayz]

+Jay Roc It was Dennis, Bam (Kentucky), Brandon Robinson (UNC), Jordan Tucker (2017 unsigned), Blake Harris (washington), and a few others

[@C_itsNemo]

Jay Roc Dennis is way better💀

[@chrismcmanus1543]

NcBaLL3r lol clearly every NBA scout thinks that when Lonzo is a projected top 2 pick while smith is like top 6

[@juliep476]

Team Loaded had Dennis Smith, Bam, Jordan Tucker and Blake Harris

[@MakePlayz]

+IAmDj That team was crazy that year

[@andrewliao1140]

brandon robinson too

[@reneperezjr8383]

MakePlayz I read somewhere where people say that was the best aau team ever 👀

[@Serve3000]

IAmDj So the Ball Bros aint that 3 on 3

[@TK-rz6ni]

Rene Perez idk man back when Trevor Dunbar and Aaron Gordon were poppin a couple years back the Oakland Soldiers had a mean squad

[@Hallstyle]

Lonzo can definitely shoot the ball but he needs time and space both of with will come at a premium in the NBA. DSJ has the athleticism and explosiveness to get to the rim at the NBA level plus lets not forget DSJ Lead the ACC in assist. Definitely the steal of the draft...

[@seanjewth]

god they were stacked. Dennis, Bam, J Tucker

[@njb_0078]

Damn, Lonzo getting as much hate as LeBron did when he was about to go to the pros. Lonzo is the real deal, niggas already fear him.

[@eduardogarcia-sr7gx]

Yahawashi Coming Soon Has Zion carried his team to #1 in the nation?Ya stfu

[@monilynn70]

NJB_ 007 lol u are funny

[@handsomesquidward8686]

NJB_ 007 Not really. How can u be a number 1 pick but not be able to shoot a pull up

[@mbfree5022]

NJB_ 007 wtf..nobody fears him. If anything "niggas" can't wait to play him & wipe the floor with his ass...& he can have his crazy ass pops to thank for fueling that fire.

[@reneperezjr8383]

Nobody fears him u imbecile

[@goldcrib]

you switch lonzo and dennis and then youll see how valuable lonzo is to the team

[@marquesJohnson32]

dennis smith is nice lol ill take him no disrespect to lonzo game

[@taylorgang1105]

Dennis Smith Jr was a More favorite to me before I just seen this video, i know this was just high school and he didnt make much noise as Lonzo in College but he deserves to be in the Top 3 draft with Ball and Faultz....Just off this he seems more Efficient and Athletic

[@ZayMeisters]

It doesnt matter who was better then its about who is better now. I remember when Seventh Woods considered the top PG in that class but things have changed.

[@dredre8590]

Now it's the other way around. Lonzo got an tough UCLA squad while Dennis got a bum ass NC State team

[@Serve3000]

Dre Dre But he putting up the same numbers as Lonzo playing against the best in the ACC.

[@bobbyjones7124]

Dennis better

[@AllNeb]

lmao i liked Lonzo's game from day 1. Im a point guard and thats all i notice was him setting up his teammates and him scoring the bucket but honestly Dennis Smith Jr is a beast, i don't know how he dropped to 8th overall to the Dallas

[@MrSilus2000]

Knee injuries.

[@eviluz08]

One thing only Lonzo Ball got the higher IQ he knows how to play basketball in all aspects

[@dtownpokemon1104]

Dennis smith was running point like a pro I wanna see what he does in dallas

[@jasonrobbins7143]

Smith Jr. was had the better team! Yet you see what both are good at... Smith Jr. is basically unstoppable going to the basket. Lonzo way more of a pass 1st pg in this game... Smith is your score 1st pg...

[@MayIOwnYou]

lonzo ball is still a really good player. I would prefer Lonzo over Dennis because of the totality of his game. Dennis is a great player don't get me wrong but he's just more of a scorer than anything else. Dennis team in this video had an UNBELIEVABLY STACKED AUU team for those that don't know that. I would expect for them to win over 3 brothers and some exceptional randoms lol (their highschool teamates). Wishing nothing for the best for the both of the future NBA stars! 💯

[@bobbyjones7124]

y'all need to follow on Dennis. go look him up.

[@ledscott22]

Dennis won the match up he looked at that time more polished

[@khemphill11]

I love Lonzo but Dennis Smith is an assassin , Dennis Smith Jr Went on the road to Duke and defeated them! all though Duke had the better team ........ Smith has that "it" Factor and Can play some on-ball defense!

[@Traydavis1]

Dennis def showed how he was #1 pg

[@merlincalo6877]

MakePlayz I'm curious what was the final score & actual date for this game? DSJ, Bam, & Lonzo brothers all look really young here. It looked like a close game to me.

[@Andy-sl8oo]

ay just because lonzo has all the hype don't mean you gotta hate on him. I bet none of you trashed markele when he had a bad team and lost to lonzo

[@berkleylunsford1241]

This is lonzo at 17, now compare to melo at 17 right now. Melo definitely going to the league if you can't tell

[@jakeonyt1032]

lonzo lost this match up, but he's a better pick in the draft. DSJ is my guy, but lonzo's bigger, and a more traditional PG. DSJ is more an aggressive scoring guard.

[@amaribrown2600]

Dennis will take Lonzo any day

[@angelovitalino5775]

Why are y'all judging Lonzo saying that dsj is better ? This was long ago and Lonzo has improved his game and abilities. Lamelo and gelo were younger too

[@angelovitalino5775]

Also, bam adebayo was on dsjs team

[@BigwillTO]

Angelo Vitalino ppl are dumb they think this was summer time probably lol. And hate him because he's goin somewhere and they arent

[@xart23x]

Lonzo used his whole team, while DS JR just playing 1 on 1. D Smith may score more, but he ain't a pg like Lonzo.

[@144Souldier]

Gelo ball is the best ball brother.. He is the only one with that killer in him.. Lonzo ball is in big trouble far as the nba... That jumper ain't going to cut it

[@malc9583]

Dennis definitely won

[@Mektek19]

The ball brothers play no defense, and just leak off or flat out cherry pick.

[@MakePlayz]

+Mektek19 yep

[@darshawnwatson3797]

its crazy melo was out there playing with niggas that in the league now if he ever made a effort to play d he could actually be scary

[@t8te409]

This old as hell. Lonzo better. Look at the stacked team Dennis has. Lonzo playing with a 5ft8 Lamelo ffs.

[@kymaniamedee681]

Tate Kerr so just because you have a stacked team don't mean you overrated bro Dennis is better

[@rockowilliams7820]

Tate Kerr this is old. you right. totally right. look at babe lamelo

[@t8te409]

Kymani Amedee never said Dennis overrated. I Like Dennis a lot but a good team helps you if your a PG. I just prefer Lonzo

[@scottmorris2797]

Tate Kerr just like UCLA?

[@martyvoyzey]

Kymani Amedee dennis smith better than Lonzo LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. dumbest shit someone could possibly say

[@samf5321]

2 of the Ball brother will make it the D League. I don't know how much that will cost Lonzo.

[@YoGiveMeMyMoney]

Dennis had liangelo on him Dennis won

[@Touchdown27]

listen to all the people hatin on these kids lmao yall are sad, even in the video everytime they do something you hear people talking about them.. lol and Lonzo got stuff that you cant teach, his basketball IQ is the highest in all of college basketball right now

[@Touchdown27]

and the funny thing is u can see some of these dudes scared to push up on melo cuase even when he was 13 they were liable to get BROKE! lmfaoooo!

[@mako4874]

i dont see lonzo having enough heart to be a great player. each time he goes against a player on his level- he backs away

[@princewillwp]

People have to understand to be elite in the nba you have to be great at something, Dennis was good at everything while Lonzo is great at something. So if you think Dennis is better than Lonzo you don't know basketball.

[@jjdunkley]

I'm torn. I'm yet to see Lonzo have to carry a team. lucky for him... the lakers have three all americans in ingram russell and randle. zubac and Clarkson could also benefit from his passing. his only liability is on defense. I think dennis smith jr with his body type is going to be a much better defender. he's also shown he can lead a team at nc state. I think dennis smith jr is overall a better prospect but we'll see what lakers decide.

[@gerardoisreal]

Anyone else hear lavar yelling in the background? Lol

[@kingphantom8853]

tbh I think lonzo won the matchup

[@trevellbaldwin245]

melo been cherry picking his whole life

[@paulst0ne]

What's the song at the end?

[@tal5189]

What was JTuck doing on team loaded? Thought he was from ny

[@MakePlayz]

+Dat Boi He came and played with them just for that Vegas tournament

[@DaBoiAG]

Dennis

[@droppindimes6428]

Who won the game

[@MakePlayz]

+Droppin Dimes Team Loaded won

[@nrw38]

It just seems like Lonzo gives up and shoots a deep three if he can't get pass a defender.

[@James-ez2vl]

Welcome to the future of no D

[@truville320]

hmmm Damien lillard didn't go higj as well or kobe Bryant even Jordan didnt go first. teams have made mistakes picking before, to me Dennis smith jr has allen iverson like talent. before the nay says say something im comparing high school iverson

[@ongo4925]

Them boys dunking like layups out of style.

[@MakePlayz]

+on Go 😂😂😂

[@gucciguwap3781]

If you think Lonzo is actually better you don't know basketball😂😂

[@duncanboyd91]

GUCCI GUWAP you definitely don't know basketball 😂

[@girorogel3563]

GUCCI GUWAP you don't know basketball bud

[@bobobaines6892]

right here in this footage d smith better but rn in the present... lonzo

[@Ausnapify]

GUCCI GUWAP I know basketball and so do the NBA executives who'll take Lonzo any day.

[@FoolMeOnce50]

+Snap Snap how the hell do you know what an nba exec would do? take that lap nigga.

[@austinpatrick5575]

Sniper gang kodak

[@youngtisa8675]

number 22 splashing

[@tmoney3550]

Denis is the know d rose

[@enzolee1582]

They actually are just getting out on transition not cherry picking

[@BenR99]

Lamelo look like a baby lol

[@ChocoAfriman]

lol yeah this video is easy proof that if dennis didnt tear his acl. lonzo would have NEVER gotten that #1 spot

[@MrSilus2000]

Jalcolm Hack Fultz got the #1 spot, though.

[@ChocoAfriman]

Lol talking about back in high school bro

[@masterfineessa7958]

Later that year it went to lonzo favor 😂

[@marquesJohnson32]

damn lamelo been cherry pickin since he was 13 lol... i guess that is just there style of play

[@bmorejunior]

make osn watch this my nigga dennis smith not fucking around 🤘🏽

[@MakePlayz]

+MrDerrickrose25 How do you get him to watch it?

[@Izaiah3333]

did Dennis throw the ball at his back to score

[@MooreDH]

this is old. lamelo way better now. lonzo wayyyy better. plus lonzo gets more assists than DSJ. got that stupid ass shooting form tho, he's still money from deep. pree their college stats and see for yourself

[@doubt1994]

LaMelo more like LaCherry all day cherrypicking

[@GirlThatsDante]

What would happen now 😭 this guy has a team of all college prospects and every one talking about how lonzo sucks but he is going top 3 in the draft while Dennis smith isn't

[@lephova906]

Dante Alves isn't Dennis smith going top 5 ??

[@markenscastelly3810]

Gregory Hoyte according to latest mock drafts no

[@Touchdown27]

yeah cause isiah thomas was 5'8 lmfao not cause his skills were suspect, we gonna compare greg oden and anthony bennet to lonzo ball, really ? lmao

[@chefwestbrook2612]

You should say that after the pick actually happens because it can go either way. And dennis smith had ahuge injury 2 weeks after this video

[@reneperezjr8383]

Jordan was 3rd and Kobe was 13th só ur point is irrelevant. Take a lap

[@akilfernando7480]

Smith would destroy Ball.

[@marcelmarquis6539]

Someone get this to oprahsideverson

[@deancarter9688]

who won the game?

[@nguxtank4180]

Dennis fucking em up

[@ola9679]

Who won?

[@adammwakikoti2759]

6:17 Mavs win. Dirk you very much.

[@icelemon3sniper518]

who won?

[@FLeXofnS]

this kid dont miss...wtf

[@alvaros5156]

why liangelo was better last year and 2 years ago than now

[@TV-yw4hf]

bam won💪🏼

[@mahoganyraynor-brewington4519]

Dennis smith is better than lonzo end of the subject😂

[@deandrepage1048]

Pre-injury Dennis Smith Jr, right ???

[@MakePlayz]

+DeAndre Page Yes

[@deandrepage1048]

MakePlayz He lost some of that then, I guess that's why Dennis Smith Jr is not projected to go in the Top 3 by Chad Ford's mock draft & most others. I guess Lonzo Ball is getting the last laugh.

[@ongo4925]

let's get something straight Lamelo is on the same court as high schoolers he has s not playing highschoolers...There's a difference.

[@Official5289Oliver]

on Go what? Wdym he's not playing high schoolers?

[@ongo4925]

+OfficialOliver he garbage he just on the floor Cherry picking and not playing defense

[@bobbyjones7124]

Dennis gets no hype smh

[@basedlace6269]

They left out lianglo

[@jaredmrswagboy]

Anybody who thinks Dennis Smith Jr is better the Lonzo is dumb. Yeah Dennis is stronger and more physical plus has a better vertical but what Lonzo is doing is spectacular. He turned UCLA into a 31-4 team from and 15-17 team last year. NC State is 15-17 this year plus 4-14 in their Confrence. Also Lonzo is debatable for the No.1 pick in the NBA draft and Dennis Smith is no where near being talked about going that high. Last thing is Lonzo has a ugly shit but it drops , I mean do you see where he's shooting from the kid is shooting 4-5 feet behind the NBA line sometimes and is only averaging 4 pts less than Dennis but with a winning record.

[@user-lv3hc8vk2o]

alright bro im going to break it down for you why dsj is better. dsj had a coach thats exactly like tyron lue, basically ISO everything and to top it off his coach got fired in february. they literally told dsj to create for others the entire game on top of having trash players while lonzo had 2 of his teammates going to the draft. you praise lonzo for avg less points and more assists like you stated yet he averaged only 1 assist more on top of having 4 less points. this is exactly like comparing lebron james and steph curry in 2016, lebron had to be on the floor at all times while steph had a team system that let others make plays as well so he didnt carry the heavier load.

[@bonytony8855]

Shit, that number 22 on white squad was better than Lonzo. Don't even start to bring Dennis smith jr into it. Not even in the same class

[@survivalmode666_]

I can tell who ball is because he's lightskinned but how the hell can we tell who the others are smh

[@benkubenku1]

Dennis Smith is umm well better, this is just the case. More aggressive, these Ball brothers are all hype. We will see exactly why in a few months or years why they are in the media so much. It's too fishy as to why they are in the media and they are average at best.

[@Martin16707]

score?

[@MakePlayz]

+Kyrie irving didn't film the final score but Dennis team won by double digits

[@Martin16707]

MakePlayz oh dam thanks for the reply

[@6lentimes641]

lonzo is a better team player than dennis SIMPLE