Stephen A. Smith is 'petrified' Lonzo Ball is a bust | First Take | ESPN

First Take's Stephen A. Smith is "petrified" that Lonzo Ball is a bust for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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[@baronbolanos6678]

Lonzo looks timid out there,like he's scared to mess up

[@pimpndistress6658]

Baron Bolanos agree

[@theinktician]

Nah he looks like he doesn't care

[@1990758]

Baron Bolanos that last shot was definitely a mess up

[@baronbolanos6678]

HalloFrame nahh I thought that at first too

[@nigwops6446]

HalloFrame honestly, I wouldn’t care either. I made 35 million for shooting 1-7 every night 😂😂😂

[@madara792]

Lonzo stans be like "Its only 1 game" "Its only 5 games" "Its only 15 games" "Its only 20 games" See you guys next week

[@graffProdigy]

bt. Lakers fans said the same shit about their 3 last bust! LMAO

[@vanetamona9918]

bt. Lmao you should edit this comment every week

[@narratortruenigga3523]

bt. Because it really is just 20 games lol. But nice joke lol

[@narratortruenigga3523]

A L I E N S yay

[@Turtlemannnn90]

bt. For real bro everyone cant get over the fact that its GG he’s trash, overhyped bust.

[@rondo6710]

It's only been 10 games It's only been 20 games It's only been 3 seasons

[@Ben10cool932]

Lmfaoooooo

[@Ben10cool932]

Abiodun Oseni LMFAOOO

[@dbelmontes5]

How does yo ugly "ray Allen is my idol" face ass "ray Allen is the best shooter" head ass go from 20 games to 3 season

[@rondo6710]

lol Ray Allen isn't my idol, Ray Allen isn't the best shooter, and I was mocking Lonzo fans, your dumbass couldn't catch on obviously.

[@dbelmontes5]

Jesus Shuttlesworth ur dumbass couldn't catch on to the fact that I was mocking you for having ray Allen as your acc picture but I mean you can go ahead a keep contradicting yourself 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@CounterCultureCantCount]

"- Are you nervous with me ?! ARE YOU NERVOUS WITH ME MAX ?!?! - I'm not exactly as calm as I was." LMAO

[@SAINTSROWANGEL]

The boy isn't hungry, that's why he is a bust. You can tell when a player really wants it, he doesn't want it

[@punchbowlperformance]

Hi, i'm GOD yeah I’ve noticed that too and I agree looks like he doesn’t want it as much as all the other players in the NBA, it’s like the position was just given to him without him earning it.

[@hollywoodjoseph8336]

Naw he's just garbage

[@MrWachmen]

Kwame Brown is somewhere breathing a sigh of relief

[@deonnelson9780]

Elian Ramirez L

[@NigerianBaller]

Hell Nah. Kwame Brown could not play basketball at all. Lonzo has some skill

[@jeremyayala4801]

L

[@YHChiu-jy2yi]

NigerianBaller Kwame last around 10 years... How long will lonzo last???😂

[@yell0wberry]

But at least he had a monster game in that league ice cube oversees

[@38baby17]

i hate it when people like to defend Lonzo saying he's just a rookie, Dennis Smith Jr, Tatum, Mitchell etc other rookies are putting up great numbers, Lonzo looks scared when he plays i mean he misses lay ups lmao

[@robertjohnson8510]

Even Ben Simmons is playing better

[@alexxwrld]

Robert Johnson simmons not my rookie i don’t consider him a rookie lol

[@slim8039]

yeah smh

[@scottbennici4689]

Ai Youngboy but what about rookies like Deaaron Fox, Josh Jackson? Are those guys busts too? Because they haven't done any better than Lonzo.

[@38baby17]

Flanking i kinda agree with you that's why i didn't include Ben Simmons but then again this is his first season so technically he is rookie, I don't know how people dare to compare Lonzo Ball to Ben Simmons it's not even close Ben Simmons is on another level and will always be better than Lonzo.

[@DTR89]

I can't wait for Lonzo's new shoes, the 2018 Air Balls ®

[@Perczys]

DTR89 u tried to be funny but instead sounded dumb asf frfr

[@wgt8068]

Bruh lol

[@Rickgrimes_10]

Braylen09fidgetking Johnson it was pretty funny tbh frfr

[@nighthorizon11]

When the 2k counterpart is better than the real-life player.....

[@dj3THOUSAND]

Butttt Skiiiiiuuuuuppppp!

[@alec187]

dj3THOUSAND correction it’s “skiiiiiuuuupppp”

[@dj3THOUSAND]

Buttt Allleeeccc!

[@presidential3228]

SKIPPP SKIPPP SKIPPP

[@magacop5180]

Skiup

[@SoulSociety404]

dj3THOUSAND Skyyyyaaaaa dudududududu dudu Ya Dun'Kno!

[@EmXtraMoney]

It got nothing to do with how he shoots. He was shooting the same way in UCLA. You can't say "well this is the nba, there's better players defending you"... no, he is missing WIDE OPEN shots. It's all in his head.

[@estebanb7166]

EmXtraMoney Lavar is guarding him everywhere he goes.

[@MrWayne-zs3gs]

EmXtraMoney Hard to get over the Yips. Ask Roy Hibert or Charles Barkley's golf swing.

[@jerryaguilar2494]

EmXtraMoney totally agree its a mental thing

[@madinsomaniac]

Well the line is a bit farther away so theres that; mental is just one aspect but the amount he has to take contested vs open suffice to say he wont be able to develop the confidence to hit shots

[@Lord_Sausage]

madinsomaniac Lol he's made multiple 3's from damn near 40 feet in college. Even in the clutch. He just needs to play his game and not focus on anyone's expectations of him.

[@hellofriend8621]

this aged well

[@JoseGarcia-rv5zd]

Get off Lonzo damn talk about Kyle kumza

[@MrImJoseph]

Jose Garcia well if you wanna talk about Kuzma... he’s better than Lonzo at this point and Lonzo was the number two pick.

[@JoseGarcia-rv5zd]

Blackify Kyle kumza is 22 played more years in college. Lonzo just turned 20

[@MrImJoseph]

Jose Garcia sooo what’s that suppose to mean? Is that an excuse for Lonzo?

[@JoseGarcia-rv5zd]

Look at Ben Simmons he had a whole year in the NBA he redshirt his rookie season and he got better. Simmons would not be this good if he really played his rookie season. Everybody not lebron James when they get to the league

[@Stonecoldalston]

Jose Garcia age don't matter there's other players that played multiple years in college that's still not as good as kuzma

[@coolmoe3289]

Lakers agreed to pay $35 million for what Ball did at UCLA.. He ain't changing his shot or that funky lay up floater.. Magic paid for Swamp Land.. I'm LMAO..

[@username-8YEUAjsKo7]

Maurice Brodie Huge W

[@MrJreed1000]

😂

[@aepr84]

+Ruby 18k not necessarily, David Carr was an nfl bust, Derek Carr All Pro Qb...just an example bc i don't think LaMelo is close to being a Derek Carr

[@chrisjamez00]

Can this young man play, at least have a full year to play? 9-7-7. Relax

[@aepr84]

+Clark.Kent 2.6 assist to turnover is good for rookie pg...Simmons is at 2.1 assist to turnover and they all in love with him...he can't shoot either all layups w him

[@thebeetle6999]

"I'm not exactly as calm as I was" -Max 😂😂

[@nextgenwellness]

He needs to change his shot after the season, because what he’s doing rn isn’t working at all Edit: he’s a pretty solid player besides his scoring and aggressiveness, but a new and improved jumpshot mechanics would definitely improve his shooting. And that’s not going to happen fast, that’s why they needa do it in the off-season.

[@heatcheck3000]

Thanks Captain Obvious

[@deantebrowner]

thers no point in waiting for that 20 starts is enough to see what he is capable of he needs his shot fix now not later

[@PeterJustGames]

He needs to beg Kobe to come to the Staples Center and teach him how to shoot. Kobe's midrange game is one of the best of all time.

[@Leigh_OG]

Honestly he should just change it now and not play him, they have better on the bench

[@eddieblack3767]

lakers knew that his shot is broken but did nothing over summer and knowing that lakers are becoming like knicks it could be that he might be fucked

[@tmofrederick3759]

Ha they should've kept my boy Russell 😢😢😢😢

[@hectorcervantes4025]

Juss Thaniel they should've taken Porzingis and traded Ingram for Cousins when the Kings wanted that trade and should've drafted Tatum.

[@treymartin2025]

Juss Thaniel on god

[@scottbennici4689]

Dangelo already had a surgery....

[@novelhasann]

if he your boy you would spell his name right

[@ohhhyeahhh1174]

Juss Thaniel He wasn't laker material as well. He had to grow up by getting traded. He wasn't going to here. I never saw nothing special with ball, and his assists and all that I good but not great. His defense is ok but not great either. Kuzma will be lakers future.

[@Onlyrealmusic4life]

If Lonzo was scoring 15 a game off of 40% shooting, and averaging 3 rebounds and 3 assists per game, people would be praising him. For some reason, people can't seem to grasp that every player on the court doesn't need to be able to score at will. Makes me wonder if people even know what a PG is anymore.

[@samoso6979]

Onlyrealmusic4life I agree with you. But In today’s NBA and cause of Stephen curry you need to be able to make shots.

[@mikedimat7817]

He shooting under 40% from the field, that's straight trash. He can't play defense, can't shoot, and isn't athletic enough to blow by people and get foul shots... which he also is shooting barely 50% He's a good Passer and solid rebounder for a PG, but with no shoot or defense, he will be a little bit better Ricky Rubio at most

[@Onlyrealmusic4life]

And? You forgot to mention he is 20 lol did he plateau athletically and physically already? Honestly if he can change his jumpshot and actually become an above average shooter, he will build confidence in the rest of his offensive game. The guy is playing timid right now. Anyone would after going from shooting 42% from 3 in college to 25% in the NBA

[@Onlyrealmusic4life]

How is the dude not athletic enough to get by people? LOL he is literally missing layups after getting past people all the time. Which is bad but also encouraging because it means he should be making these shots. He is an NBA athlete at the end of the day. He has enough quickness and length to be able to create a shot, once he acquires the offensive skills.

[@reignsuke9233]

Every great player today averaged 15+ you can usually tell by that they were going to be all time greats and hofs. Just drop it hes a fucking bust and it's done for i dont know why yall ride him so damn hard hes trash as fuck

[@whenlambo9759]

Lonzo Ball look like that light skin cat who works for a fast food joint

[@mugshot1978]

Isaac Slater Lmmfao! You a fool for that. He also looks like the cat that comes in your barber shop with bootleg dvds and CD's.

[@whenlambo9759]

DBrasco shits fucked up haha

[@mugshot1978]

James Lee Lmao. Facts!

[@lredd631]

Isaac Slater he look lk that cat who always wearing a leather jacket and got incense in his house smelling 😂😂😂😂

[@mugshot1978]

James Lee He looks like one of those guys that uses a loofah and is concerned about his PH Balance.

[@Ainttrippin]

He's not a scorer. He's a good passer and one of the best rebounders for his position. 2 triple double in two months as a rookie? No way he's a bust, but he definitely should not have been drafted 2nd overall

[@theflyingmonkey6454]

If he aint a scorer then why tf he shooting 10 threes a game? Hes ass, get over it

[@vPzWalkerx]

in terms of him being drafted 2nd he is a bust

[@cythegrate9989]

Coach JG whaaat... you mean I missed a game he scored a double digit figure in?!... was it like 10pts or some shit like that? cause that shit is pathetic.

[@Ainttrippin]

TheFlyingMonkey says the keyboard warrior who has never sniffed a chance to play pro sports

[@Ainttrippin]

Anthony Mercado Everyone in the NBA is tall, rebounding is a skill

[@Zantar16]

Unlike 19 year old Kobe, Garnett, & LeBron, Lonzo simply isnt NBA ready. He should have stayed in college another year or drop to the D-League. His passing, rebounding, and defense is good compared to other rookies. In fact, he's one of the youngest in NBA history to get 2 triple doubles. But his scoring is literally amongst the *worst* ... This year he gets a pass though... Its like his trial year. Next season is his first true season. Thats when he can be declared a bust or not...

[@samoso6979]

Zantar95 hmm I agree. I think Garnett struggled in his first year correct me if I’m wrong though

[@NarutoUzumaki-zv4ik]

Zantar95 I disagree. One. You being NBA ready doesn't just have to do with your scoring. Two. If he stayed in college they may not want him as much. Three. His second season won't show if he is a bust. Why? He could do great then play like shittt next season

[@Zantar16]

ONE: Yes being NBA ready is not just about scoring, but scoring is the only element in Lonzo's game that is not NBA ready. His passing, rebounding, defense, and overall IQ are NBA ready. TWO: Not necessarily. He would probably be a more developed scorer and overall a better NBA player. Kind of like how 22 year old Kuzma is a great NBA player in his rookie season coming off 3 years of college. Obviously more prepared than Lonzo. THREE: Playing bad as a 20 year old rookie can be excusable and cannot be declared a bust as early as people are saying. But someone playing bad in their second season is a bust because even after an entire year of NBA experience he still playing bad. Not even Anthony Bennett was declared a bust until his second year. People were giving him a chance his rookie season.

[@NarutoUzumaki-zv4ik]

Zantar95 ONE: you said he should've said in College or drop down just because of scoring. Now if you said more than that then maybe I would agree. TWO: Lakers have a plan for Lonzo and him staying in college would delay it and they wouldn't be able to pick him up unless they had a good draft pick which would've been a waste. Why not go to the NBA and get better while being with a team that has a team made for you?

[@Zantar16]

Naruto Uzumaki I agree with that. Lakers knew they wanted him so might as well draft him even if his scoring is undeveloped.

[@LoPiccolo.]

Should've kept D'Angelo! I love how everyone defends Lonzo right now and is talking about hoping he isn't a bust but Russel got the shit end of the stick. The dude actually could ball out the gate or at least A LOT better than Lonzo. I don't remember anyone defending him after a bad game smh.

[@seels7256]

Franky Lo I totally agree ☝🏾. Think some of that is because a lot of people wanted Okafor, (so glad they didn’t do that) others wanted Mudiay, then D’Lo had that suspect summer league out the gate so the first impression wasn’t great. But he was and still is a way better player at this point. I’m thinking he may not have been the best fit for the Lakers though.

[@coachjayy]

Find another sport! He ain't winning in the East fool!

[@LoPiccolo.]

Jayy Forrest.. LOL what's that suppose to mean because Lonzo isn't either fool. Russ is averaging 20/4/5 and 46%.

[@sobad1542]

Franky Lo Russ was done after he “pranked” Nick Young nobody could trust him after that. Ruined the chemistry.

[@QBeezzy11]

ShaneFM better stats than lonzo

[@officerricky4681]

Lonzo shot is uglier than a Master P sneaker.

[@playabon3552]

Silky Johnson *BBB sneaker*

[@popoymotmot]

Give him 10 more years and he will definitely improve

[@jaywill94]

That didn't age well.

[@s.s7337]

@@jaywill94 Why ? He is still trash😂

[@lordfriezachristresurrecte2171]

Lavar made checks that Lonzo couldn't cash. Everybody should've known he was soft the moment he walked away from that scuffle like it was normal behavior

[@linkhearts]

Lonzo just needs to put his undershirt back on.

[@ESmaniak]

True

[@ReeRee2016]

Lonzo's 1st year with his mom's stroke and still recovering threw him off. His dad's pressure, brother's China scandal, shoe launch, and reality show. This will mess with someone's head for a minute. A lot is riding on his back for his family. Pray for the kid.

[@drewsmagicallegacy]

ROFL, people have had family members die mid-season and they still didn't miss a beat. Look at Isaiah Thomas. Don't give me that bullshit. Lonzo Ball fucking sucks and is a bust.

[@moneymakey1910]

ReeRee2016 he from the ghetto he should b able to handle livin in the trap house and sellin crack the same way his bros stealing in china

[@UncleRichard.]

I started thinking that way and feeling bad for him. But then I listened to his "Rap Music" here on KZbin. All he talks about is how great he is....He's a dude that has never been punched in the mouth. He is the kind of guy who "pranks" someone but then cries when they beat his ass saying "it was just a prank". I hate to say it but someone will put him in his place.

[@jalivinegi1988]

Who's care? The topic is lonzo ball is a bust or not..

[@v-ballfanatics5146]

No excuses

[@frankheck2854]

You can thank his dad for that... let the kid play and leave him alone pops...

[@BeeZx]

His dad is shooting the ball for him??

[@NoFilterX]

Frank Heck i didnt know that was Lavar wearing the #2 Jersey.... lol

[@thisisindie9876]

Frank Heck it seems like a family member should tell pops to shut the fuck up we're not laughing with him we're laughing at the fucking idiot

[@sirplanetsix]

Brxan I’m DEAD😂

[@JD-zq4fo]

He clearly doesn't care about the public, he's making a name for his family and creating something they can take over in the future basketball isn't the only option in life.

[@godzingisteam3844]

Lonzo In College Looked Like The Best Player in my opinion... He's Passing, Hes shot, and he's defense were really solid

[@steph-nx1of]

52 Games 10.2PPG - 6.9RPG - 7.2APG 47 Games 9.9PPG - 5.3RPG - 5.4APG 56 Games 12.4PPG - 6.2RPG - 7.0APG A pretty solid stats for a ROLE PLAYER but not for a 2ND OVERALL PICK. He a bust PERIOD

[@jareddudleythegoat7220]

Dudes only 21. Hes still very young.

[@JurnellG]

@@jareddudleythegoat7220 What about Jason Tatum, what about Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young, Ben Simmons, Ja, Zion, de'aaron fox, Luka. I think i should stop now cause i've said too much.

[@jareddudleythegoat7220]

@@JurnellG What about them?

[@BiggestChungus21]

@@jareddudleythegoat7220 he's saying that, those guys are young and already good. To be given a chance in the NBA, you have to be great from the start, especially now. Not everyone is a late bloomer like, say Jimmy Butler. A guy who is scoring 12-14 points a game, with garbage efficiency is bad. Say what you will, he does plays defense and can pass the ball. But he's a bust. Or at least a bust until proven otherwise.

[@forepan9981]

His father should stop interacting with the media. It's only hurting Lonzo's game. If he turns out to be a bust, it'll affect Lonzo's whole basketball career.

[@vangxiong9643]

Wumbo logy Definitely gonna affect those retards that bought his shoes for 500$ lol

[@losodolpfan1912]

Wumbo logy his dad talking to media has nothing to do with him performing on the basketball court, but his dad running his mouth does make people talk about him in a bad way because of his dad. Steven a told lavar this would happen people don't like him so they can't go at him because he's not playing so they attack his son instead

[@chrisbeats9152]

He wasn't ready 💯💯🤦

[@roosenvelt7277]

Youre a fool he's averaging 7 rebounds and 7 assists in his rookie year

[@beezy364]

Nooooooo

[@theballereli]

mine roosenvelt simmons is averaging more

[@kylecooper139]

mine roosenvelt He's taking like 12 plus shots a game and only 7 points dumb ass

[@roosenvelt7277]

Kyle Savage i am talking about assisting and rebounding dumb ass

[@kdotcondones.]

Lol he's now with the pelicans and he's still a bust

[@TheGwa10]

Stupid

[@jimbertido7762]

Bust. He gets hockey assists & he gets rebounds because he doesn't play defense, leaves his man open & stands by the hoop.

[@wajahatali1234]

Jim Bertido Excellent Observation. Fully Agree.

[@danielmaia3559]

He and his dad basically stole 30M from the Lakers though, good enough for their hype stunt

[@jordancharles8598]

$13.7 actually. Team option on the 3rd and 4th year. So if the Lakers don't pick up his option next October he will be gone after that season.

[@littlereggie6485]

Nobody says anything about the fact he shoots 42% free throws

[@keithmanningii7885]

steph (if he plays) is gonna cook lonzo tmw. plz pray for him

[@Zach-qo7mz]

I can't fucking wait

[@aisi3177]

It’s gonna happen, I’m hoping Lonzo does good but ya....

[@layze555]

KeTrey nigga where he at???

[@dexterharris3121]

lonzo cooked him lol

[@keithmanningii7885]

Dexter Harris no he didn’t lol

[@IBALLRIGHT]

I Believe in Zo but stop giving up the ball too soon, that's what role players are for.

[@1990758]

IBALLRIGHT exactly what did you believe in

[@donf5269]

IBALLRIGHT thats his game. He been doing that since UCLA. Wont change

[@zenmar84]

Yup. J kidd can really run an offense because the guy can control the ball until an opprtunity opens up,while lonzo loves to give up the ball and let others control it.

[@traslenpatterson3478]

Stephen A. Smith you said a couple of weeks ago that you had some concerns of him being a bust, how afraid are you now?...I'M PETRIFIED!!!....LMFAOOOO!!!😂😂

[@forepan9981]

I think so too Stephen A. I think it's because of his father's high expectations. The pressure has affected the way he's playing. If he doesn't make adjustments soon, it's going to be late for him. He's still only a rookie though but 1 season can greatly affect a player's basketball career.

[@lavarball5097]

He's averaging 8 points on 31% fg lol ..

[@UncleRichard.]

Aside from his terrible mechanics, he is missing because he HAS NO LEGS. Not that his legs are not strong but he does not have the proper conditioning to compete with these bigger, stronger, faster guys and still be able to elevate for a jump shot. Conor McGregor had no legs for boxing, same for Lonzo in the NBA. He needs to put down the rap mic and hit those old school wind sprints.

[@sploooshman]

OrtizVintage nah If u watch him shoot he jumps so far forward that all his shots end up bouncing of back of the rim

[@goofygoober4972]

Icewatuh exactly it's why his stepbacks is still solid.

[@UncleRichard.]

Thats why he sucks at free throws also. He's winded with.......no legs.

[@themusikglobe6068]

This camera quality starting to get a little too good😂

[@KyxLimitless]

I cn see every sweat drop

[@mikophilo348]

720p60

[@PaulMike76]

Bust is an understatement

[@tari8134]

Busts don't get triple doubles though

[@basketballenlightenment2863]

Lonzo bust

[@midofmidlife]

More like a overstatement

[@QPham-nz5po]

This guys 19 and putting up triple doubles how tf is he a bust? Not even a fan of his but damn it's sad to see grown men wanting a kid to fail.

[@harlemworld28]

Lonzo just needs to stop playing so scared the kid can pass he can rebound he just dnt have that aggressive attack mode he plays to laid back

[@pallen49]

Same sentiment here...Then again, perhaps he just don't have it in him, nor the physique to take the pounding of the NBA..hence, he's too timid, too conservative, too ' scared '?..

[@harlemworld28]

ponchai allen true nd it still early in the league plp just expect more cause of what his dad done but he do need to work on his shot Asap

[@otf4464]

he never said he's a bust he says he's worried that he's a bust lol

[@lizliz9371]

Molly looking like a snack

[@erect7806]

A fat one

[@zakinorse3059]

Not really. You're just thirsty for anything they put in front of you.

[@andyward8430]

A delicious one at that, if you don't mind s little jaylen rose after taste.

[@greekfinesser9397]

Ronnie Cardoso what you mean you weird asf

[@frankstudent]

Ronnie Cardoso A man shouldn't be addicted to anything. Control your sexuality. It shouldn't control you.

[@Yepitsmedude]

A few problems. One. No rookie has EVER gotten triple doubles as early as Lonzo. (He has gotten more than one.) Two. He averaging 8.7 PPG (shooting 30.9% and 24.5 from three), 7.3 RPG, and 7.1 APG. 24.5 is decent for a rookie while 30% for a NBA is decent. 40 for a NBA is great... So doesn't that mean it's our fault for being like "wow he isn't shooting 35%!!! He is a bust! What? Did you say that some NBA stars don't shoot that good? Screw you." Then to add Lonzo is averaging the 7th most assists in the NBA while James Harden has the highest (9.8 APG). Three. Gary Payton averaged 7.2 PPG his rookie season shot .007 from deep. And finally four. This all being said he only played 20 games so we can't just say he won't be good or he will be the best guys... Now it's ok to look at stats and picture it but to say he sucks just because of 20 games is very sorry.

[@narratortruenigga3523]

Derpy DittHam shittt. I hated Lonzo but I looked at that shit myself and you are right. Unbiased and not just saying he will be the best. I gotta stop hating.

[@NarutoUzumaki-zv4ik]

Derpy DittHam damn... I got no comeback for that shit. You are simply right

[@lonzohater1489]

Narrator True Nigga shit he broke it down. I can't even defend shit against that

[@lonzohater1489]

Derpy DittHam hold this W

[@Yepitsmedude]

Lonzo Hater yooo 😂😂

[@ancientfishing]

Not Athletic and doesn't have a shot. Sounds like a winner to me.

[@zaviorz1]

SUPREME SPORTS so you copy other vids and then copy paste this message everywhere you go? Sounds good

[@rjbell8939]

Not athletic?

[@sirtrixalot1625]

This evaluation tells me that people don't even watch the games.

[@ancientfishing]

He's not a freakish athlete the way John wall is.

[@rjbell8939]

I mean there’s not a lot of people in the nba period especially at the PG position that are as athletic as John wall who at that position can you compare to John wall really as far as being a pure athlete I mean Westbrook? Who else?

[@markquelsmith9326]

Lonzo Ball Needs One More Year Then We Will See If He A Bust 💯🏀

[@eddiec3961]

Give him 2 more...

[@cythegrate9989]

Guys... he was the No.2 pick and was projected to go No. 1, we shouldn't have to waiting to see anything. Because all the other rookies that were picked after him are fitting in real well.

[@mikeandmars2345]

Markquel Smith I will give him two more years

[@Lospollos24]

Cy The Grate fuck do you mean we don’t have to wait to see anything you don’t make the rules markellen futlz was playing ass b4 his injury dumbass

[@Lospollos24]

Cy The Grate it took 3 years for giannis, paul George, Kawhi Leonard so shut the fuck up dumbass you don’t know shit

[@MichaelNNguyen]

$35M down the drain. Bust Draft of 2017. L. Ball is in the same fate like Tim Teabow.

[@nellychess]

Michael Nguyen he's way worse than Tebow

[@googleprofile2629]

Bust of all time. Not just draft of 2017, considering how much he's getting paid.

[@youngstunna8418]

Woah hold up Tebow ain't a bust dude was balling and leading Denver comeback after come back he just got a shit deal

[@nellychess]

And Tebow wasn't exactly the second pick overall in the NFL draft. Tebow was the 25th drafted player and the broncos second pick of the draft. Also even Tebow had more success

[@TheSamoan81]

Tebow actually won and had a little success though.

[@Fearmemaybe15]

He’s a bust because his father made him a bust

[@cbcbrown88]

So his father play for the Lakers? Last I check LaVar hasn't taken a single shot.

[@derickboakye1458]

Chris Brown his dad set high expectations for him

[@kingwani8248]

Constructive Criticism smh

[@younggoofy4121]

derick boakye nothing wrong with that you're a NBA player you gotta go above and beyond if you wanna be a force to be reckoned with

[@DarthRevan823]

Constructive Criticism nah he’s a bust cuz he was never that good to begin with his father has nothing to do with how he plays

[@LiLFitzdatboi]

when will they talk about Kuzma leading the Lakers, Isaiah Thomas being early in his recovery, Tristan Thompson on the move

[@daniel.ab1535]

Im one of the BIGGEST Lakers fans, but i think Lonzo SUCKS

[@elmanyacko6985]

Daniel Barragan he does. Total waste of the number 2 pick

[@173954borges]

He will end up in the G league. Then overseas pro ball. He is not NBA rookie material. His rookie class is making him look real soft.

[@hollywoodjoseph8336]

Daniel Barragan Lonzo is garbage

[@danielfrancis8115]

So you would have thought Kobe sucked too? Kobe avaraged 7.6 Points per game in his whole first season and only 1.2 assist per game. And Now what?

[@rambotan5867]

how can u be a traitor ???

[@moaz6395]

Man he's a good kid under a lot of undue pressure. I hope things work out for him. 😐

[@jordancharles8598]

His dad put unneeded pressure on him for no reason other than to try to enrich himself at Lonzo's expense. Lavar might be entertaining to us but he has done nothing but hurt Lonzo's career and talk him out of a $10M Nike deal. Lonzo would have went top 3 even if Lavar never spoke, Everything Lavar did helped Lavar not Lonzo. His performance at UCLA which was very consistent throughout the season actually took a dip once Lavar started his media tour. Lonzo had his worst game of the season against Kentucky the day after Lavar said he was better than Steph Curry. All the talk about how he's straight faced and nothing bothers him is pure BS, Some people show how they feel and some don't but unless he is a moron he obviously knows the pressure and expectations placed on him.

[@goofygoober4972]

John Charles I'm pretty sure that Kentucky game is when his mom had a stroke so he gets a pass from that and the shit lavar said did put a target in his back but that will eventually make him better. This is the guy who helped 3 of his kids become high D1 players, 1 of which was the 2nd pick, and melo was ranked as one of the top guards of his class. He's doing fine if you ask me.

[@BigShaneGillis]

Logical arguments. Kentucky was real nice though too, with Dearron Fox and the other dude they had that went top 20 in the draft

[@therealist2798]

LONZO BALL and MARKELLE FULTZ are the two worst 1st and 2nd picks of the same draft in NBA history, maybe in all of sports history.

[@deshawnterry9291]

Thank you Stephen A. SMITH. Lonzo ball is GARBAGE!!!!!!!! THUMBS UP IF YOU AGREE👍👍

[@siponline1]

Im not exactly as calm as i was lol 😂

[@joelindooo]

I was at the game 2 days ago and he kept missing. It was a Clippers home game and everyone was cheering for Lonzo to shoot because he'll miss. It was so sad. He's such a good player and a good person.

[@benmoss5909]

G league build confidence

[@hollywoodjoseph8336]

Ben Moss over seas

[@dghvdhfhhb6405]

Lmao Stephen A 😂

[@overlordkias]

Lavar is so powerful that he told Lonzo "Play horribly so that we can get more press", and Lonzo replied "But the higher ups in the League will lose money, and get upset if I play badly", and Lavar replied again "I'm the shadow owner of the NBA, what I say goes". Lonzo will start improving his shot soon. He's just following his father's order.

[@dhartley98]

CANT EVEN LIE. I’ve been rooting for the kid since high school not gonna stop now but so far it’s not looking good . The worst shooter in history so far. I️ hope and pray he improves this season .

[@chosen7934]

Lonzo BBBust!

[@MrGenexxx]

I totally agree!

[@MrGenexxx]

what? what is wrong with you, dude?

[@haroldsmith5641]

Ingenious

[@vloneboiiegang9148]

Learnhowtogaurdup L

[@chosen7934]

MrGenexxx lmaoo u not slick u deleted ur comment😂😂

[@chesterchambers9643]

If a rookie point guard gets 7 assists a game, 7 rebounds a game, leads his team in steals, and blocks, but never takes a shot at all, he is better than the average rookie point guard. Calm down. His shooting numbers will go up about 5% per month for the next 4 months. This is ridiculously premature.

[@Dẹ̀jì144]

Max was right. Lonzo been balling this year. He’s fixed his shot.

[@xBXRxAaron]

39% lol

[@harri2k136]

xBXRxAaron if ur tryna say that’s bad u just stupid

[@Spidey7747]

This guy ain't no Jason Kidd.

[@peauntbutterxboy93]

Spidey7747 can’t say that yet

[@montre2138]

Curtis Warren Jason kidd even said stop comparing him to ball lol

[@supralova123abc]

ARE YOU NERVOUS WITH ME!? ARE YOU NERVOUS WITH ME MAX!?IM PETRIFIED! lmao.

[@thebizkore9315]

The man just need to get stronger he will be fine. No one is stopping him he's just missing he will will get his timing. Stephen A needs to worry about his own jump shot.

[@queloqjohnny4839]

Stephen A lowkey wants to see Lonzo fail you can just tell.

[@chris32177]

Johnny Cakes who doesn’t? this kid is a bust

[@Orange_DNA]

Johnny Cakes He sure does.

[@Simple_Youtube]

Don't let this distract you from the fact that The gun goes skrrrahh, pap, pap, ka-ka-ka Skibiki-pap-pap, and a pu-pu-pudrrrr-boom Skya, du-du-ku-ku-dun-dun Poom, poom.

[@jujusmithschuster5940]

How can u be a bust after 20 games

[@philosophpascal]

by being the worst shooter in history, and a so-so passer.

[@Righteous1ist]

Don't listen to these damn analysts. Nobody is considered a bust until 4-5 years in the league. After that we can judge if they are busts or not.

[@rns9265]

He’s playing like one but it’s still too early to judge

[@Righteous1ist]

Giannis Ant., Paul George, Jimmy Butler, and many other players look like busts in their first two years of the league.

[@rns9265]

Righteous1 not quite as bad as Lonzo in terms of shooting. But again, it’s still too early to judge.

[@TheMichael2696]

As soon as his shots start dropping everyone will start eating their words. How can someone averaging 7 rebounds and 7 assists with a low amount of turnovers be considered a bust? If he starts hitting 2-3 more buckets a game all of a sudden he becomes a 14ppg 7rpg and 7apg, and those are some pretty fucking good numbers to be putting up.

[@wavemaker2077]

He has low turnover because he passes the ball right away from a safe distance.

[@DaGoook]

Rookie guards almost always shoot poorly from the field. I get it. But this is something else, this is not the typical Rookie guard shooting 38% etc. Lonzo's shot is completely broken and you can tell his confidence is hurting. Trying to fix the shot will only hurt his confidence more. It's like a self fulfilling prophecy.

[@sploooshman]

Wavemaker so your saying he doesn’t even have the ball in his hands that much but is still averaging 7 assist? That’s actually pretty good

[@Flamerunner451]

He’s considered a bust now (too early for that for me imo) cause everyone ate up all the hype and thought he was the next Jason Kidd when he’s not. He’ll be a good player but not this game changer like everyone thought he was for some reason

[@damonmorgan4111]

Its not the stats, i just dont c any fire in his game, too passive for my liking

[@Tx1113]

Very nice move by the Chicago Bulls trading for him 🤦🏻🙄🙄🙄

[@alecpelusey9516]

It was they were the best team in the nba with him, just a freak injury and botched surgery, hopefully he returns 🙏

[@xavier9508]

Yo, we never talk about his good games like when he played against Sacramento, but all hell goes loose when he has a bad one. It’s bullshit honestly.

[@blacknemesis1259]

Captain Crunch It's true that people always forgot what someone did good, but the fact is that Lonzo had more bad games than good games lol (I'm not hating)

[@isthatdave55]

He has more games where he took more shots than points than more points with shots, his good games are few and far between and typically against bottom feeders in the league. He has also become unplayable in the 4th quarter due to him having the second worst plus/minus on the team during the 4th

[@UncleRichard.]

Lakers lost to the Kings.

[@wassuplyfe7230]

He already has had two triple doubles and a game for 29 so clearly he's shown potential and skill. I think like any other rookie let him develop he will be fine. Also check out my vids👍

[@AyeKiing]

G World He's Only Played Well In A Couple Games Against Bad Teams. He's 🚮🚮

[@deonnelson9780]

King Tae And?

[@sploooshman]

King Tae lol who are you comparing him to? Because I don’t think any other rookie dropped 29 against the suns and i don think any of them has dropped any triple doubles. Except Ben Simmons but he doesn’t count

[@AyeKiing]

Deon Nelson And I Think He Should Come Off The Bench And Play With The Second Unit.

[@AyeKiing]

Icewatuh Ben Simmons Doesn't Count? Why

[@Thethreestories]

First, he was concerned. He was petrified. Kept thinking he could never live without Lonzo by his side.

[@volcano3019]

He misses wide open shots almost as if he’s in the league for his height. Not MY point guard.

[@davianjohnson9917]

Come on it’s just his rookie year.

[@username-8YEUAjsKo7]

how bout now?

[@mejiw12]

For this young rookie to begin his healing process and start improving his game, 1) dad needs to completely disappear 2)change shooting form now and start working on good mechanism. Don’t worry if it goes in or not, just get the proper form. 3) avoid the media 4)work on improving chemistry with teammates and be a leader. After that game where he walked to the bench when all his teammates where in a fight, if I was a teammate I wouldn’t forgive him for that.

[@benn255b3]

Dude was never a number 2 pick to begin with, his dad help make an break his career before it even started.

[@hiphoprbloverjon9180]

Benn255 B Disagree. He was hyped before LaVar started opening his mouth in February. I watched every UCLA game, me being a fan of the basketball team in general. There was a game between UCLA and Washington mid season that they called ''Battle of the top 2 picks'', Lonzo and Fultz.

[@benn255b3]

HipHopR&BLover Jon reason why I don't watch college basketball all players are over hyped, but I didn't hear about lonzo until like you said his dad opened his big mouth and everyone knew about him. Watch that game vs Kentucky and knew that kid wasnt going to be much this year in the NBA.

[@hiphoprbloverjon9180]

Benn255 B You're right most players are hyped. Most need to stay an extra year like I said with Lonzo before he even declared to enter the draft. He needed to put on more weight, improve his handles, and refine his offensive repertoire. It's all being shown right now as his main problems. I don't know what to say. I still got his back because he has years to improve but he's looking bad so far. He has a lot to work on. The most alarming thing is he can't make any 3's even ones where he's wide open and stationary. He was knocking down step back 30 footers with bigger defenders with that windup at UCLA. Crazy...smh.

[@justinknowles2912]

Lonzo needs kevin martin to help him with his shot asap!

[@justincharlesbabb]

Justin Knowles I'm dead😂😂😂😂

[@lawnzoz2033]

Stephen A vs Skip Bayless discussing Lonzo. What a bummer that they don’t work together anymore.

[@yourpalmal3863]

it's crazy to me that there are so many people determined he's a bust 20 games into his career

[@chriseubank3495]

Mal Cause he is. 20 games at his minutes is alot of time to evaluate. Either you can shoot and defend in the NBA or you can't. The Lions show you who the baby lions are right away. Either you got it or you don't. Lonzo is a D league player at best.

[@TheGorgeousGoon]

This video aged horribly

[@carloalberto4132]

Really?

[@user-ut4fs6mm7c]

Gorgeous Goon lonzo’s a bust

[@alecmorariu6291]

How? He’s just as trash

[@iamtheknight9583]

Just say you're nervous! Are ya nervous with me, Max?! 😂

[@minichipsks1625]

#GIVEKUZMAACHANCE

[@fredjones74]

ball is over rated as fuckkkkkk

[@SuperStrik9]

The only reason SAS is "petrified" about Lonzo being a bust is that it might mean no more interviews with Lavar eventually.

[@prophecy9521]

He's not a bust he was just overrated and overhyped!!!

[@sniperkillzzzzzzzzzz]

Prophecy95 so a bust

[@crewcutter2030]

Thats what a bust means, "not living up to expectations". Is it his fault? Probably not, But im damn sure lavar and magic contributed to it a lot.

[@Superfly369]

He’s a rookie!!! Let me make this clear . The shittest team in the Nba would be the best team in College. Not everyone is meant to be like Lebron , where ur a super star in name and almost talent coming into Nba .

[@TheBBallEnthusiast]

Ben Simmons shot broke as hell but ain't nobody talking about that

[@burnit_0193]

He is a bust compared to other rookies from 2017 nba draft, for example, Tatum, Kuzma, Smith Jr and so on.

[@familyaccount1600]

he just,a rookie though....... where yo damn shot at dammit.. and i dont know y he talking about his,daddy because,he talks just like his daddy.... damn

[@EnergizeMaximize]

Family ACCOUNT does your family run this account?

[@KeojiMaru]

His dad talked him up too much, people expected him to come in beasting and he's a bust. I say he's a rookie so let him grow but....yea he's a bust as of now. Lol

[@isthatdave55]

SAS doesn't get paid to play hoops this is a bad argument

[@rodrigosoares7126]

Nobody could ever imagine how bad Lonzo ball's shooting would be.

[@DjangoMMA]

*why is lonzo still starting*

[@TH4TSR4VEN]

TheHalodude1232 i Been said play Tyler Ennis he’s a better point guard

[@MOTIFKEEM]

Lol maaaannn i hope yall trolling

[@miker5125]

He is a Bust period

[@bassred7065]

Bust on your chest maybe

[@Perczys]

Miguel Romero I have to disagree with u

[@andrewquigley4343]

he is 19. teenager.

[@chrollolucilfer6666]

Not a big lonzo fan , but this kid is one of the most selfless PG i have seen . Always passing ball to the free man , he had a triple double and he is just a rookie . Damn, poor attitude of seniors in basketball rather than positive construction they try to take people down with negative criticism

[@lolo-kx2id]

Ist 20 games tho DAM HE IS AWFUL I MEAN AWFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rambotan5867]

give him 2 years he will be the GOAT

[@BaronVonBielski]

lo lo his shot is awful the rest of his game is excellent though there's no argument there