RandyMossIsBoss Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Been looking more into LaMelo, and see way too much Lonzo in him. Might be a bit bigger, but same level athlete, solid but not great at next level. Thought he was a much better shooter than Lonzo, but 38% from the floor and 25% from 3 with a hideous shot to boot? That's enough to scare me off when we're seeing how much Lonzo is struggling in the league. There's a lot to like, he's got those great intangibles like Lonzo, can run an offense really well and sees the floor... but again, without being a freak athlete you evidently really need that jumper to succeed at PG. Is LaMelo a better shooter than his NBL numbers are letting on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 3 hours ago, RandyMossIsBoss said: Been looking more into LaMelo, and see way too much Lonzo in him. Might be a bit bigger, but same level athlete, solid but not great at next level. Thought he was a much better shooter than Lonzo, but 38% from the floor and 25% from 3 with a hideous shot to boot? That's enough to scare me off when we're seeing how much Lonzo is struggling in the league. There's a lot to like, he's got those great intangibles like Lonzo, can run an offense really well and sees the floor... but again, without being a freak athlete you evidently really need that jumper to succeed at PG. Is LaMelo a better shooter than his NBL numbers are letting on? This year all the talk was on Zion and how good, great or how "Julius Randle" he would be. BUT it was going to be fun to watch regardless and find out. Still waiting on that one. Next year it will LaMelo's year to watch.. I can't wait. Makes the NBA fun IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekay414 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, RandyMossIsBoss said: Is LaMelo a better shooter than his NBL numbers are letting on? Considering he's shot poorly at every stop...no. Edited December 21, 2019 by beekay414 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 21 hours ago, RandyMossIsBoss said: Been looking more into LaMelo, and see way too much Lonzo in him. Might be a bit bigger, but same level athlete, solid but not great at next level. Thought he was a much better shooter than Lonzo, but 38% from the floor and 25% from 3 with a hideous shot to boot? That's enough to scare me off when we're seeing how much Lonzo is struggling in the league. There's a lot to like, he's got those great intangibles like Lonzo, can run an offense really well and sees the floor... but again, without being a freak athlete you evidently really need that jumper to succeed at PG. Is LaMelo a better shooter than his NBL numbers are letting on? 2 Lonzo was actually a really good shooter in HS and college too. LaMelo shot poorly in Lithuania, the JBA, and at Spire last season. In the JBA he was shooting like 18% from 3 and still taking nearly 10 per game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 According to The Athletic: • Anthony Edwards is likely the favorite to go #1 but teams are concerned if his style translates to winning basketball. • James Wiseman is also in the conversation to go #1. Teams aren’t worried that he decided to sit the rest of the season out. • Cole Anthony is still in the conversation to go top 3 and NBA teams don’t expect him to suit up again this year. • A few teams are high on LaMelo but for the most part teams aren’t as high on him as the media is. Teams are worried about his shot selection and efficiency and don’t want to deal with LaVar Ball. • Jaden McDaniels is a sleeper to be the #1 pick. • NBA teams don’t expect LaMelo Ball or RJ Hampton to play again this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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11sanchez11 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 I just want the Suns to draft Haliburton. He is basically Rubio with shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 4 hours ago, 11sanchez11 said: I just want the Suns to draft Haliburton. He is basically Rubio with shooting. I am not trolling but isn't that what Ty Jerome is supposed to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11sanchez11 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 2 hours ago, resilient part 2 said: I am not trolling but isn't that what Ty Jerome is supposed to be? Except Rubio and Hali are both very good defensively Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 18 hours ago, 11sanchez11 said: I like Wiseman a lot more than R.J. Barrett. I'd personally have taken him ahead of Ayton, Bagley, Ball or Tatum coming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 22 hours ago, NYRaider said: According to The Athletic: • Anthony Edwards is likely the favorite to go #1 but teams are concerned if his style translates to winning basketball. • James Wiseman is also in the conversation to go #1. Teams aren’t worried that he decided to sit the rest of the season out. • Cole Anthony is still in the conversation to go top 3 and NBA teams don’t expect him to suit up again this year. • A few teams are high on LaMelo but for the most part teams aren’t as high on him as the media is. Teams are worried about his shot selection and efficiency and don’t want to deal with LaVar Ball. • Jaden McDaniels is a sleeper to be the #1 pick. • NBA teams don’t expect LaMelo Ball or RJ Hampton to play again this season. Depending on needs, if I had the #1 pick it would be Wiseman or Edwards for me. Leaning Wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11sanchez11 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 9 hours ago, MikeT14 said: Jaden McDaniels is a sleeper to be the #1 pick. that would be hilarious his upside is like current carmelo lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles1 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I'm starting to not care at all about Memphis keeping their 1st this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Truth be told Wallace draft seems very weak I'm always hoping for that player or two that comes out of nowhere and Rises up the draft board making it a better draft. Every year there are sleepers available. No I have no idea who that may be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 On 12/27/2019 at 7:57 AM, Bullet Club said: I like Wiseman a lot more than R.J. Barrett. I'd personally have taken him ahead of Ayton, Bagley, Ball or Tatum coming out. He's probably not even going #1 in the worst draft class in 10-15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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