Why LaMelo Ball Is The Number One Pick in the 2020 NBA Draft

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As we approach the 2020 NBA Draft, LaMelo Ball has solidified himself as the most skilled player available. With his new found height and size, find out how he can not only leverage his immense offensive skills, but his instinctual defensive play to make the Minnesota Timberwolves select him number one overall.
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[@Lbani2729]

This might be coach nicks " lonzo ball is steph curry with a 40 inch vertical" moment

[@kjeezy2990]

Shout out to Korzemba

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Facts lmao

[@vincentni3779]

atleast he backs it up

[@Mahdi_Amine]

His jumpshot is as ugly as lonzo

[@UnplayedGaming]

He's consensus number 1 or 2

[@picklewithinternet2254]

"and with one dribble, hits the hole and finishes strong"

[@future62]

While laying the good wood both ways

[@Zauvay445]

Pause

[@vrajpatel1698]

Quinn cook went live on Instagram and talks about how he got carried by Lebron James 😂 must watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/oouzZpyerMh0faM

[@Stikob]

@@vrajpatel1698 no ❤️

[@maybefuture_youtuber2655]

@@vrajpatel1698 no ♥️

[@raiou5010]

I missed you man, the playoffs spoiled fans like me with the daily uploads and nightly livestreams. Good to see you back, coach.

[@vrajpatel1698]

Quinn cook went live on Instagram and talks about how he got carried by Lebron James 😂 must watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/oouzZpyerMh0faM

[@khanhusseinmustafa]

Fr bro

[@IStoleYourLegos]

I swear he has the smoothest transitions into his sponsors

[@csy2068]

I know u don't see it coming them bam he hits u with it ha

[@BooyahL]

His balls razor ads are the funniest I've ever seen

[@tdawg598]

they are kind of annoying that way to me tbh

[@YardratZ]

Dude fuck it... I just bough it lol. Ima Ball out when this Package comes

[@chrisrodney79]

He should pin this comment... to get more sponsors. LOL.

[@kaiwistoski9858]

He needs to right coaching staff, I could easily see him getting to much freedom and control to take whatever bad shots he wants with no repercussions on a bad team like the hornets and not developing properly

[@howardl854]

Well he shot 37.5% this past year. How efficient do you think he can get?

[@Survivor-cp7gc]

@@howardl854 I personally think with the right coaching and system he could shoot around 45-48% consistently. With the occasional high to low 50% games. He has potential whether he works to achieve that or just becomes another run of the mill bum with a basketball is another thing though.

[@monkeymoo87]

he just needs to fix his jumper for 3's and he'll be fine

[@user-ly1ml6ue9n]

@@howardl854 we are taking about nba level dummy

[@kingflaco24]

Listen the warriors will be scary if they draft and keep him...think of him as the future after curry then they can go get a center in free agency which is all they really need and he can be the back up to steph...and if you want him to start in a small ball line-up put him at the point steph at the 2 klay at the 3 Wiggins at the 4 and green at 5 that shit is scary if you think about it...all of them know the game well and can create shots for themselves and others have curry and klay running around off ball is dangerous by itself with the slasher in Wiggins shit even can have melo running off ball and green be the facilitator...Kerr would make it work but they weak point in that will be curry n Melos on ball defense on the island...but within the system shit would be scary

[@jayfron6012]

I never realized how physical he’s willing to get. I hope that translates to willingness to drive as well. His rebounding is actually impressive given some of the matchups he’s fighting for rebounds against

[@vrajpatel1698]

Quinn cook went live on Instagram and talks about how he got carried by Lebron James 😂 must watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/oouzZpyerMh0faM

[@hobbylobby7967]

It doesn't get clicks

[@ShareefusMaximus]

He got a lot bigger.

[@charleskummerer]

He’s gonna get bullied trying to do this same stuff against NBA wings and bigs

[@mj2smoov170]

@@charleskummerer chris paul, I.T(on boston), curry, Kyrie, and many more are kuch smaller and are some of the best finishers around the rim. If anything, you can say that he's going to dominate going to the rack with this type of aggressiveness that he has been playing with

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

"rare to see such a young player have such control over speed changes" :Ja Morant enters the chat

[@alejandroserrano7755]

D. Rose enters the chat

[@Jaejin7]

That phrase is just wrong. Ever since a lot of new young players idolizes guards (i.e Curry, Harden) as well, they themselves have a bit of those. 😂

[@okuderataki2373]

y'all forgetting Luka Dončić

[@JH-yc4cz]

@@lphjustin luka slow asf

[@SilkyLew]

speed don't mean being fast you are. It's how quickly you can change speed. Think of speed vs acceleration. Ja morant and westbrook are all speed. You should have said someone like James Harden are luka. They don't look fast, but it's their quick change of speed that kinda trick the defense.

[@emeka3033]

these manscaped ads are getting out of hand 😂😂😂

[@hectorandem2944]

Coach is always on the ball with those ad transitions. *Pause.*

[@kagisomotsemme1890]

They are getting ballsier aren't they🤔

[@Franciscohazel]

I was crossing my fingers....he showed shaving the nose...now would he show shaving the balls 😱😱😱... Glad je Just did the basketball 😓

[@igalkhohlov3057]

Hands down, good manscape ads

[@EE-bg1de]

coach getting that bag, good for him!

[@JakaMori]

How Luka Dončič wasn't picked no.1 overall in 2018 after winning Eurobasket, Euroleague and MVP titles, is beyond me. But now Lamelo is considered to be picked no.1, having done absolutely nothing yet? I get it, it's all about HYPE not acomplishment.

[@billychester1813]

Most likely because of how luka turned out. With luka being that great early on it gives the scouts more of open mind to foreign guys

[@DontFearTheReeper24]

Coach I gotta ask, how is the wife liking the Lawn Mower 3.0!?

[@kevenrowe2958]

😂😂😂😂

[@JamesJackson-oo7sj]

Lamelo is lonzo ball with a thirty inch vertical

[@palmaarma]

Wrong forty inch vertical

[@Marjoss1]

@Pandes Mandes Lamelo shot 37.5% from the field and 25% from 3 in the NBL, calling him a good shooter is a stretch

[@user-eu3uy9pt8p]

@@Marjoss1 He’s a capable shot maker. He just has bad shot selection so it drops his % by a lot

[@vrajpatel1698]

Quinn cook went live on Instagram and talks about how he got carried by Lebron James 😂 must watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/oouzZpyerMh0faM

[@battlespirtsbrave]

lonzo play great defense, Lemalo doesn't

[@tyudog5066]

BBALLBREAKDOWN: 'He is most likely to be picked first in the nba draft' Nba draft: 'Lamelo get picked 3rd' BBALLBREAKDOWN: 'Well Shit'

[@xxplosivegokustyle]

tyu DOG 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@samuelloetscher1815]

should've been #1

[@KOGOSTOMUS]

Honestly I still really wanna see LiAngelo succeed. It would be so cool to see him on an NBA team.

[@aC-nw4ug]

He's the best shooter out of the 3 but hes too short and too slow to play in the NBA. It's gotta suck I feel for him. He can barely play in college/g league

[@prometheus3498]

He's so inefficient though. His 38% FG percentage and 25% 3 PT percentage makes it hard for me to take him seriously even if his skillset is intriguing.

[@theper4sho]

and terrible shot selection.

[@howardl854]

He shot 27% in his Lithuania stint before that. He averages like low 30% FG% overall. I have never seen a top 1 pick shoot that poorly Edit: not to mention he can’t d

[@lexthanexpected]

real sponsor for this video: the ball family

[@sofakingonmynuts1438]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ouch

[@itschizhang]

How much are you being paid by Lavar to put out this video?

[@gregoryeverson741]

Melo: 1st draft pick other NBA teams: SUCKER

[@zubairmoe8305]

This didint age well

[@gregorysutton553]

“This didn’t age well stfu” he’s on his way to A easy Roty

[@TheHuskyK9]

Dudes in here saying "he's overhyped and overrated" yet forget that he's only 19 years old, won NBL's ROTY, the youngest NBL player to get a triple-double, the only NBL player to have consecutive triple-doubles in their 40-min era, and he is the most NBA-ready player in the draft thanks to playing professionally early unlike the other NCAA players. Y'all couch experts called Lonzo a bust when he got drafted yet now he's a solid starter. Y'all said the same thing about Luka and said "Euro players can't handle the NBA's pace and speed" and now he's an all-star and arguably a top-15 player in the NBA right now. Moral of the story: Wait until they got some years in the NBA before hating

[@JohnJames-ex5cv]

The Lonzo argument unfortunately is somewhat true. As a second pick, you expect him to be a standout player in todays league and hes been incredibly short of being that. Jayson Tatum, De'aron Fox, Markkanen, Donovan Mitchell, Bam Adabayo were all picked after him and are showing that the Lakers made a huge mistake. The thing that worries most people, is that Lamelo looks eerily similar in terms of play style compared to Lonzo when they were this young. Broken jumpshot that wont work in todays NBA, and then the team is stuck trying to fix it for 3 years, ultimately hurting their development and conifdence.

[@jpbefree]

Agree with everything but Luka top 8.

[@justinalley3399]

lonzo is a bust

[@Silligk]

it's not really arguable, luka is top 10 in the nba

[@JonSmith-hk1bq]

Kid shoots 37.5% in Australia. 25% from 3. The internet and NBA scouts: That's the #1 pick right there.

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

Fr

[@nosmoke6556]

About potential too

[@kaleb324]

@@nosmoke6556 potentially shooting worse against better competition.

[@nosmoke6556]

@@kaleb324 Like I said. Potential and a lot to improve from. It’s a reason he’s most likely going #1

[@kaleb324]

@@nosmoke6556 i would bet my life on him not being an efficient scorer in the nba. i’m taking AE. don’t see lamelo ever being an all star unless 12 year olds vote him in or something.

[@0luv4hos]

His on-ball defense is a big problem, he puts 0 effort into it.

[@rasenganb41vtx]

his defense is being worked on u act like hes not training

[@harrisonb9312]

0 effort?? He will be in the nba for fuck sake, how can you say that? If there was 0 Defense he won’t get picked at all, stop commenting trash man

[@johnakins4199]

@@harrisonb9312 lol what about james Harden???? I believe his own fans say he puts 0 defensive effort durring defense. So yes you can be in the league and even be considered a star and not be able to play defense look at harden.

[@duanedoldrum7570]

Today's basketball is more systematic. It doesn't matter anymore if you're a weak defender, because systems will always do its best to hide its flaws, ultimately the important thing to keep is team defense over individual defense. Look at Harden with the Rockets, Curry with the Warriors, Robinson with the Heat, Lillard with the Blazers, Doncic with the Mavericks, all are known suspects on the defensive end, and you can go on from them too. Yet they managed to be succesful. Look at Kawhi, who is perhaps the best on ball defender today, and look how he can be easily avoided with proper execution and good schemes or systems.

[@johnakins4199]

@@duanedoldrum7570 I'm sure that's how Houston's fans feel after constant eliminations because the other team just goes after harden offensively. Thats literally all they do sometimes and they pick a win over Houston. So try to hide all you want but the league will systenatically pick you a part for not playing defense. A wise man once said "does it even matter how much you score if your giving up just as many points or more". The answer no bot really. Lol

[@vukasingaric1698]

Btw his team Illawara Hawks has a 5-23 record and they are getting blown out on a nightly basis

[@alexbolongaita7545]

Well, you cannot blame it on Lamelo. He is a rookie that performed beyond his age.

[@vukasingaric1698]

@@alexbolongaita7545 yes you can blame him

[@thepiissingponny]

Ball in hands: A Vision: A Decision making: C- Defense: C Shooting: C+ Too much risk for me

[@efumali]

What made you rate his Decision Making a C-?

[@efumali]

And seems like his shooting is more of a D, and Defense is a C+ to a B- given his ability to blow up plays and play the passing lanes

[@thepiissingponny]

@@efumali steals are a very bad indicator of how good a defender is. Steph would be all first team nba otherwise lol. And his decision making is low primarily because of his shot selection. Everything going up. Very much dion waiters like in that respect. Don't trust it

[@sffan10]

This sounds like a puff piece. You analyze all his strengths and none of his weaknesses. The stats don’t seem to support your conclusions that’s he’s a good shooter/finisher or defender.

[@rhecht8651]

He was a top three pick 🤷‍♂️

[@goat9283]

Lamelo gotta go see Lethal Shooter while he’s still young

[@vigillio]

Now talk about his horrible defense and tendency to chuck, while shooting awful percentages. For all the shots you take at lonzo in this video, he a winning player. He plays elite defense, is a teamplayer, is also a better passer than lamelo, and shot 38% from 3 this year. Now don't get me wrong, lonzo isn't perfect. His finishing at the rim and freethrows need work, but i can't see lamelo being better than him at any point in their careers.

[@azeemindawala]

Lamelo is better than lonzo on every aspect of the offensive end. Hes a better finisher, shot creator, shooter, and i’d say hes just a good a passer as lonzo

[@TheBlue312]

@@azeemindawala how is lamelo a better shooter than lonzo????

[@itz.dylann9074]

This didnt aged well.

[@user-in9xj1kn2e]

You don't know that yet wait until he shows how much better than Edwards he is

[@cyrusc3]

LOL anyone here now that he got drafted 3rd ?

[@whois.ja_526]

And he went 3 just wow

[@Shr00ms30]

He just went 3rd, behind Wiseman and Edwards

[@zDuction]

Remember when people thought Lonzo was going to be this generational talent?

[@silewis9396]

If by people you mean Lavar Ball then yes

[@tgkzo2132]

Why is this channel so underrated. The algorithm is definitely not showing your videos to enough people. Keep up the great content, your channel definitely helps me understand the game better

[@DwainDwight]

He's a very complete player for his age. He needs a bit work on the long range number and as long as he can keep the turnovers down, he'll be tough to guard. Wishing him best of luck in the NBA.

[@gregoryeverson741]

this is the same shit about Zo

[@jeffhardy6333]

Everyone laughed at Lavar when he said Lamelo would be the No. 1 pick. Now look

[@vrajpatel1698]

Quinn cook went live on Instagram and talks about how he got carried by Lebron James 😂 must watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/oouzZpyerMh0faM

[@Jaejin7]

Except T-wolves has the No. 1, and Warriors has the No. 2. And I disagree completely with how coach thought he could go 1 or 2 with these teams. Unless T-wolves go on another brain fart moment, and draft a bust 5 years from now and we will laugh at them again. 😂

[@jeffhardy6333]

Brendon Toussaint you can be obtuse and take it literal. All I’m saying is everyone said Lamelo wouldn’t make the nba

[@lebronjames5287]

Marlon Ndoro lol no.1 pick and making the NBA are huge differences but ok i guess

[@jeffhardy6333]

Lebron James worst case he’ll be the 3rd pick. Making the nba and being the top 3 pick are completely different things lmao

[@nathanielkang2397]

lamelo's strengths are the best in the class. he just has higher bust potential than wiseman and other prospects because of his jumper and defense.

[@damoondagoat]

no Deni Avdija's are

[@nathanielkang2397]

@@damoondagoat i would actually think the opposite. deni is such a well rounded player, good size, playmaking, defense, etc, but no outstanding strengths

[@FelixOh]

@@nathanielkang2397 Deni has glaring weaknesses in finishing with his left-hand and poor decision making out of the pick and roll. He is a good playmaker for his position but he won't be the primary ball-handler against NBA defenses.

[@howardl854]

Lamelo can’t defend and had a FG% of 37.5% this past year. Good luck with whoever picks him

[@Jaejin7]

@@howardl854 Whoever picks him, is just as dumb as the Lakers for picking Lonzo. 😂

[@SincereLee]

Bad at interviews ?! He answers every question with one or two words why are people acting like he hasn't been this way

[@gcree20]

You made some valid points but you lost me when you suggested that Melo is a good defender. If anything that is his biggest weakness. Steals are a poor indicator of defensive ability. I thought you had made this point yourself in the past. Most players are happy to try to get their hands on the ball if the opportunity is there but is Melo willing to put in the effort to play solid on and off ball defence? I haven't seen anything yet to suggest that he will.

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

i'm surprised you like him. Considering his all hype and most of people's views of him aren't based on facts, but on highlights and mystery.

[@EE-bg1de]

@Mouss3ab you beat me to it, that's what i was going to see. You watch the tape, yes he has defensive lapses. With proper coaching and more talented players around him, he could really thrive.

[@mc-fine]

Man was 2nd leading scorer on his team behind Aaron Brooks, shooting 25% from 3 on the 5-23 last place team in the Australian league. I actually think he has more potential than his brother but No. 1 pick is a massive stretch.

[@leapedweevil3436]

Bruh I see you being salty on lamelo in every comment section like it's his dad being cocky bro not him

[@smyzo]

Its 2020, 50% of the population are easily manipulated simpletons. You can hype this kid up with edited highlights propaganda and get clicks. I'm just glad all these frauds will get exposed.

[@jensenshackles]

@@smyzo what they do to you

[@Buokik]

Lamelo Ball is averaging 19.6 pts next season.

[@TheFastBreakNBA2]

On what team

[@DBK925]

If u get dat right u should work at ESPN

[@greatmeetings2797]

prob the hornets

[@greatmeetings2797]

or bucks

[@JimmyGButler]

Ur averaging 35.8

[@howardl854]

If he’s picked first, he’ll be one of the most inefficient scorer picked first in an era of increased efficiency. He had a 37% FG% this past year.

[@KM-bu1js]

It’s his first year playing big time pro ball. NBL has a lot of players with Nba experience. Most of it came down to shot selection not his ability to shoot. He took a lot of dumb and forced shots

[@rasenganb41vtx]

stfu lol

[@rasenganb41vtx]

@@KM-bu1js also the roster around him wasnt that great.

[@cascade9584]

Cool but minnesota isn't taking him at 1 when they have Dlo

[@gyui1091]

@@cascade9584 facts

[@juju-vl7oj]

Not sure he's NBA ready, but he has the skill , natural feel for the game and size/wingspan for his position to believe that he has a perennial allstar ceiling. It'd be understandable if he was picked #1.

[@anthonysnbatalk9154]

I believe that LaMelo won't be selected 1st, just because of LaVar and Lonzo.

[@theobserversports7224]

& I believe I can fly

[@Pasicho]

For those reasons he should be selected first. Especially if you're a small market. At the the end of the day the NBA is still a business.

[@thetrib1]

He'd be selected 1st because of his brother not in spite. Lamely isn't in the top 5 in my opinion. His talent is very boom or bust, and bad teams don't usually develop talent, and they usually waste it

[@walkerskii]

I'd hate to think it's also cuz of LeAngelo in China was a factor, which is not in any way shape or form related to the younger brother.

[@3nim3nimabl3]

Or rather because Minnesota doesn't actually need a player like Lamelo?

[@bstutt6960]

His entire shooting motion just looks awkward, that's something to fix in the long run?

[@deathbytay]

most def , gelo has the most consistent shot of the 3

[@andyjohnson8131]

A number one pick for someone who’s shot looks that awful. Seems like a waste.

[@efumali]

@@andyjohnson8131 who you gonna pick though? Seems like this year's draft is weak. Besides. It seems like BBIQ and height are usually the most prized attributes that a scout looks at

[@Evalover44]

The skipping floaters at 3:30 and 3:38 are travels that will be called in NBA. Refs were calling that a travel on Luka his rookie year.

[@jefimijekrstic1855]

You can do it of a hesi too, or you can not shuffle your feet before doing that skipping motion.

[@freesuraj]

I had an opportunity to watch him play up close down in Melbourne Australia. Here’s my takeaway. - exceptionally gifted passer. Sees the floor well; high basketball iq - below average shooter. His jump shoots definitely needs sharpening. - unafraid of the big moments and feeds off the crowd energy well - opposing guards had their way with him offensively. Wasn’t always supercharged at the defensive end. - wasn’t very communicative with the teammates. He was mostly on his own during the timeouts and shoot around.

[@bballstrategy]

Thanks for the great breakdown. Two thoughts for me: that shot has me questioning his potential (as an effective scorer in the league) and what is his individual defense like on a regular basis? Everything else sounds kinda Kidd-esque but without the ability to defend your position at the very least, the potential really goes out the window for me.

[@OnceABustAlwaysABust]

Overhyped and overrated. Just watch any single of his games in Australia. Not carefully selected highlights but the full game.

[@thetrib1]

no doubt. His highlights are top 2, but for every highlight he has like 5 low lights.

[@deepvoid2871]

what does matter is at that age, is being capable of these highlights. rest is irrelevant and can be molded.

[@thetrib1]

@@deepvoid2871 molded by who though??? that matters as well

[@deepvoid2871]

@@thetrib1 totally agree on that. plus i really dont know the dude, maybe being celebrity and have lots of followers is enough for him maybe not.

[@brianan7342]

The highlights prove he has that potential.. he will be very dependent on his coaching. Too much freedom will lead to bad shots, bad plays

[@freddyfox5002]

I see a massive bust potential. He shoots 25% from deep and is skinny as hell. Defensive NBA players are gonna make life tough for him.

[@clutchcity25]

I see a lot of Penny Hardaway in young Melo, jumpshot difficulties included. The vision especially.

[@dennisanih4990]

Seeing lamelo vs Luka at their prime is something I want to see or Ja vs Lamelo that would be crazy 🤯

[@M3RRIH3W13]

Luka is going to eat him for lunch.

[@howardl854]

Lamelo’s prime is what? 41% from the field and 30% from 3? LOL

[@hectorandem2944]

Luka's gonna feast on his weak on-ball (pun intended) defense like a plate of Štruklji (Slovenian Dumplings) 🍽

[@M3RRIH3W13]

@A A "low-level All-Star" is generous to Lonzo. He is a starting PG for a team that never made the playoffs. He is injured for at least 20 games a season for his first 3 years. He is a low pct shooter, but an excellent passer. I see the Ball Bros. are similar. I don't see Lamelo has an All-Star ceiling.

[@tonydinh2450]

i know the folks dont want it but i really think lamelo can thrive in the warriors motion offense playing some spot minutes with the starters

[@smyzo]

Another simpleton who thinks a dude who doesn't play defense, can't shoot, has a 2 handed push shot, and takes horrific shots would thrive on any team. I'm telling you, these dummies are so easy to manipulate. Dude shoots 7-22, they show all the makes, none of the misses, and make these mouth breathers believe he's some special talent.

[@travz21]

@@smyzo Sounds exactly like Westbrook

[@deanoss777]

you clearly don’t know the whole story and let’s not pretend guys with weird shots haven’t been successful before

[@smyzo]

@@travz21 Yeah, if you took away Westbrook intensity, athleticism, and defense. You little boy groupies are clueless. Stick to Fortnite.

[@travz21]

@@smyzo Westbrook is one of the worst defenders in the league statistically. You're a highlights casual fan apparently. He's ass with room temp basketball IQ.

[@jacobroberts1696]

It was so great watching Lamelo Ball play live this year, good player.

[@user-sk2qt5nh9y]

Make a video on deni avdija the most interesting prospect in this draft

[@turngoat5276]

His shot needs work imo the talent is there but hes not nearly efficient enough yet and I think he’ll have a slow start to his career

[@davidxu6202]

Considering he's played the best competition in his class and his greatest assets are his vision and craftiness, I'd argue he has the highest floor of all the prospects(and in turn a faster start). His limit is gonna be his athleticism, especially lateral quickness and if he can turn it up he's got a pretty high ceiling as well.

[@davidlemper6748]

@@davidxu6202 avdija played the highest competition by far and did so pretty well in euroleague. Not sure, if minny or GS are willing to develop Lamelo as he will probably struggle with efficiency, physicality, defense and if he has the humilty to accept his role

[@djbobby224]

@@davidlemper6748 that sounds like every prospect tho. They are playing against grown men now, physically no rookie is ready for that. All teams have to develop rookies. I rather have melo than anyone else. Playmaking and ball iq is harder than anything else to teach a player than shooting and athleticism especially when a guard is 6'8 and the average guard is about 6'4

[@davidxu6202]

@@davidlemper6748 Uh should've clarified, played in the hardest competition while having the best stats. RJ Hampton played in the NBL as well but both Hampton and avdijia averaged less than 5 points a game(That's not good at all lmao). Not to mention all 3 top players I've seen mentioned going to GS (Edwards,Ball,avdijia) struggled with efficiency.

[@howardl854]

If he’s picked first, he‘lol be the most ineffective scorer ever picked first. Guy had a FG% of 37% this year. Good luck whoever picks him

[@LuckyLuca2]

I just want to mention about rebounding, in Australia there is a lot of physicality in the NBL probably because of our version of footy so I wouldn’t be surprised if lamelo could keep the 8 boards per game like he did in Australia 9:00

[@lilmixdboy]

His change of speed/stutter step/skip step & his ability to stretch his steps as he gets close to the rim is Godlike

[@sbeallvln]

The finishing at the rim and anticipating passing lanes for steals reminds me of MJ. Not that he's MJ, but I see his influence.

[@TheFastBreakNBA2]

I have Lamelo mocked to the TImberwolves to ( I made a mock draft on my channel), and I think the fit is ok. The defense will be awful, but on offense, that would be crazy.

[@averagesixersfan9778]

They have to draft someone wiith defense or make D’lo try to play defense ( he’s good when he tries)

[@TheFastBreakNBA2]

@@averagesixersfan9778 I had Edwards going there at first. But Ball is gonna sell tickets. I wouldn't be surprised if they traded down.

[@kaiskajani5305]

Say what you want about Lonzo I’ve seen lamelo he’s really good and deserves the praise he’s getting

[@gabrielsantiago3772]

been a fan of lamelo since he was in middle school!

[@mrarrow8135]

@Bballbreakdown Surely you'll stream the Draft and get a couple of coaching buddies while giving commentary in suits?

[@saidufofanah2210]

He’s like a Shaun Livingston type of player. Shaun got inured so he never really reached his potential but that’s the floor for lamelo, I’m just not sure what that ceiling is

[@bigboythomasjr8211]

Mmmm this feels like the steph curry with a 40 inch vert

[@Jaime-ni7sw]

Lamelo shoots worse than Lonzo. He shot 25% from three in the Australian league.

[@Tcrror]

@@Jaime-ni7sw Shhhhhh the Ball fans don't like facts! Lonzo has come a long way since his first year, though.

[@GetDeepFried]

@@Jaime-ni7sw he was shooting a lot better towards the end of his Time playing at AUS before he got injured so I think you shouldn’t be too worried about it

[@UnplayedGaming]

@@Jaime-ni7sw on Steph Curry Damien Lillard like shot selection he shot 25%. He would shoot 35% on normal shot selection. Same reason why Draymond and Luka shoot the exact same career 3 point %, but who's the better shooter?

[@kstabs3255]

@@UnplayedGaming Wow you should be a scout. I'm sure none of them have every considered shot difficulty. Oh wait they use free throw % for that lmao. Melo shot about 70% on fts. Which is closer to a role player that shoots around 32%. Yes he can improve. But you're still gambling on a kid with questionable shooting, shot selection, and effort. Honestly, it comes down to interviews for me. How much does the kid care about playing a winning style and is he a gym rat. He's gotta put in the work to iron out his shot. Real fear he turns into a good stats bad team guy

[@theiansm]

I never knew John Kramer switched profession. He looks more comfortable doing these videos.

[@micahrichards6440]

Sup coach nick

[@kropchik]

The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit

[@vinuzo9548]

What a comment

[@KM-bu1js]

Whose who in this scenario😂?

[@hanadsolos]

Can make a video about anothony Edwards

[@thermitebanana]

Loved him in Top Gun

[@terrylew9960]

Don’t play defense, weird shooting mechanics, bad shot selection, low FG%. - no.1 draft pick Ok, thanks for letting us know the talent pool is really shallow.

[@profit0213]

Y’all hating on Lamelo & he still a teenager smh. Just wait until he turn 22. He about to be something special

[@toyin71]

Twitter gave hints this was dropping lol I re watched the older lamelo videos earlier too

[@nbaclips4040]

The NBL isn’t just Australians, it’s elite international players aswell like Scott Machado or Bryce Cotton

[@Cpapajim]

who are they?

[@nbaclips4040]

@@Cpapajim Machado was a Laker and Cotton is a scorer with multiple NBL champions

[@MasterRyce]

Do you think his jumpshot is weird because of all his deep 3 pointers he was making in high-school? Also goodjob on the manscape ad, I enjoyed it.

[@JimmyGButler]

Coach Is Back Coach's Vids Matter

[@happysingh9362]

I was rooting for the heat all year since my warriors were rebboting, good job jimmy

[@TheFastBreakNBA2]

Who's better Jokic or Jimmy?

[@JimmyGButler]

@@TheFastBreakNBA2 Both are in the top 15 IMO

[@TheFastBreakNBA2]

@@JimmyGButler They are top 10.

[@varunatic1832]

fun fact of the season: Lonzo Ball shot better from 3 and on a higher volume than Devin Booker

[@g6ixcs]

isn’t book more of a mid range guy?

[@Stemma3]

He was TRASH again in the buble

[@dacreativebrinson66]

🤫🤫🤫 you're not suppose to say that out loud....

[@Kirbystare1992]

D book doesn’t take a lot of 3s lol

[@KenZENuff]

Lonzo doesn't get as much defensive attention as D Book. D Book carries the Suns on offense, and Lonzo shoots spot up 3's when he's wide open.

[@JackOBee29]

He gives me Austin Rivers vibes

[@ericcheong367]

Overhype vibes

[@cjtrules1]

At least defensively with his steals I can see him shocking the league in his rookie season since not many players hang out in the back court. His shot will only be there when he's wide open, just like his brothers. The biggest thing we'll see is how well his passing and court vision translates to the NBA. Overall I think he'll have a great rookie season but he'll struggle shooting the 3 and probably be baited into things since he's so aggressive. I've said this for many players but year 2 is where you really see if a player will make it in the NBA. Teams have game footage of you know and can specifically target you and exploit your weaknesses.

[@8urvett]

I’m not a fan of the family but he has potential to be a decent player with the right coaching staff. He’s got great confidence for his age something majority of players don’t have yet until later on. A team like the Warriors would work out in his favor if they pick him.

[@tsiftsaro]

My eyes hurt from watching these "highlights". This is a paid ad of a really terrible player. The highlights you chose speak for themselves, this player has amateur level technique against amateur defence. What a joke.

[@1minute99]

He played in a professional league 😂😂. That's way more competitive than the ncaa

[@1minute99]

He's playing in a professional league 😂😂 that's way more competitive than ncaa

[@denism.2590]

I'm a pro-shooter and actually see whats wrong with his shot - he needs to use his legs more and position them more properly to manage that accuracy better I have Klay Tompson like form - look how he shoots, I know sometimes it doesn't matter cause you get hot and the rim feels like the ocean but for the most part Klay uses his legs properly to shoot consistently great and not get cold during subs: he puts his legs wide and uses them to aim the shots, I know from my own experience on the court so Melo just needs to adjust his mechanics because not being a threat on the perimeter may end up really messy for him on the NBA level - and omg I didn't even mention Melo's hands :(

[@goated.content]

Nice to see Lamelo actually boxing out for his REBs, unlike another big guard in Dallas

[@georgebozhidarov4067]

I watch all of Coach Nick's videos, but this is the first time an ad transition surprised me :DD

[@andysauro1500]

All the focus is on Lonzo and Lamelo, but the middle kid Liangelo can actually play. He's leaned out, grew to 6'7", and has a truly elite looking 3pt shot. He could at least get a bench role in the NBA.

[@BrokeMalone]

Be quiet bro all u did was watch that video

[@Marianeitor7]

Where tf did you read that gelo grew? It’s not anywhere

[@BrokeMalone]

@@Marianeitor7 some dude posted a clickbait video saying that on KZbin

[@WealthEngineering]

I bet 1500$ that Liangelo Ball will win a scoring title...

[@thetrib1]

I'd say assist title before scoring title

[@HenkoxHD]

On his dad’s league

[@vinnie4538]

@@thetrib1 read his comment again but slowly

[@thetrib1]

@@vinnie4538 yup... got me😄

[@WealthEngineering]

@@thetrib1 liangelo? The 2nd son? Nah.. Pure scorer...

[@weizhongli280]

wow, legendary ads. I cant stop laughing🤣🤣🤣

[@TRAMNITTSU]

1:50 Luka Doncic: Am I a joke to you?

[@hectorandem2944]

If we're talking speed, I'll have to put D'Arron Fox up there too.

[@pakkun2807]

Dude he shot 51% at the rim being 6'7, that doesn't sound like a great finisher for me at all lol

[@sffan10]

Yeah that sounds bad. This film analysis doesn’t sound anything a lot of other analysis.

[@tatumvp0]

Yikes

[@pakkun2807]

@@sffan10 Like, he only showed the highlights of his finishes and gambles on defense, the only good part was the breakdown of his shot.

[@KreyzAim]

Coach Nick I’ve followed you for a long time now. You’ve been falling down this hill for a while. First, you don’t like how Lebron plays. A coach tells me he doesn’t like how Lebron plays is shocking to me because his fundamentals are on point. Second, you really put Lamelo there. High volume, low percentage shooter. Doesn’t impact the winning percentage. Not even remotely good as a defender.

[@philgood3438]

Could you imagine him with the pick-and-roll at Pick n Pop Golden State Warriors that offense would be unstoppable !!!!

[@camw3382]

😂😂 Not my type of crowd, y’all can have this.

[@Leo.the.Lover91]

In the NBA Lamelo won't garner the respect to draw a double team like he is doing quite a lot of in these clips. He isn't seeing the wide open shooter in the corner and his speed in strength won't translate to the NBA. Personality wise he expects to be a star but reality is role player.

[@TStimec]

That would be a “mistake to make”

[@cristopherc.3991]

What few know about Melo is that he adapts to the types of games, for example when he went to Lithuania his game changed, but when he returned for his senior year to the American game he was the best point guard of his team and they almost got the championship, even had 36% from 3pt

[@EaglesXsandOs]

How about the fact that he can't shoot at all or finish over length? These highlights tell more about the lack of rim protection in ABL -- he will be a bust.

[@chriskeesee7508]

Tyrell Terry should be the number one pick, but that’s another topic for another day.

[@pettergagerman4760]

Most overrated prospect in this draft. I can't see him being a winning player for years, if ever. Bad habits all over the floor.

[@Rohan_Mehta]

Lmaoo

[@tonytaylor4472]

nice piece , really like the breakdown

[@ShareefusMaximus]

I agree. This is why I think anyone in this draft should trade BACK or trade OUT!

[@ThePontificius]

Imagine dilo gets traded to make room for a ball brother AGAIN!

[@lilsunny8613]

funny because he’s better than both of them

[@stankaczynski8699]

insanely inefficient, zero effort and locker room poison, yup, sounds like a number 1 pick to me

[@Heartbrayk.]

You didnt watch him play or this video, unfortunate.

[@stankaczynski8699]

@@Heartbrayk. I watched him shoot 37% from the field, not being able to get past anyone and being a cone on d

[@onbggt4556]

How is he a locker room poison I swear people just make shit up. His teammates and his coach said he was one the best teammate they had

[@tatumvp0]

This locker room shit is annoying, are you with the team? Smh.

[@gr8tfishgr8tfish99]

I trust your opinions more than anyone else. You were right with Luca, I feel time will show you were right about Lamelo, except you forgot to mention his biggest weakness...Lavar.

[@anthonygonzales7983]

Could you please do more draft prospects