OT LaVar is costing his son MILLIONS of dollars

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  1. Reep

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    But Kidd had that same vision and anticipation on the defensive end, which is what made him so great. I don't see these others having those same defensive abilities, which is why I think Ball will struggle.
     
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    Agreed, not to mention that Kidd played in an era when shooting was not an emphasis. As he proved late in his career, he likely could have adapted had he needed a consistent shot. Ball will have to prove that he can revamp his shot for the NBA and be successful with it. Having the passing of Kidd without the defense (or, potentially, the rebounding--he has the length for it, but he'll need to get stronger) and without being able to shoot will not lead to stardom.

    To be clear, I'm not saying he won't be able to shoot--we just don't know until we actually see his new shot, and that creates an additional risk factor. Steph Curry, in an unrelated interview years ago, said that he initially had a shot that he was very successful with in high school, but he started it low and cocked from the side (much like Ball does now) and his father Dell told him that that shot wouldn't work in the NBA, so he revamped his shot all the way back then. Lonzo will have to do that now--somewhat late in the game.
     
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    I agree that if this kid becomes a Laker than he needs to fail. Period. End of sentence. There should be no discussion after that.
     
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    They are born and raised in LA. Of course they're Laker fans. It's just like a kid, born in Portland, playing for the Ducks, then wanting to get drafted by the Blazers. Bottom line, he's a kid...
     
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    You're the only one in here that said he will struggle because of defensive abilities. Everyone else has said he will struggle because of his ball-handling and shooting.
     
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    And?

    I'm just saying he isn't the second coming of Kidd.
     
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    I don't remember too many northwest products locking in on the Blazers. Love never did. It's a choice.
     
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    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Jun 3, 2017
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    don't read it then?
     
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    It was just a joke lol I honestly would love to see the L*kers pass on Ball for the lulz
     
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    what kind of ripples does it cause in the draft if they pass, and who is it they plan on taking instead? draftexpress' first curveball
     
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    The rumor is if they draft today the Lakers would not draft Ball. Right now they don't see him as a star. They are saying his workout with them better be a great workout, right now they got Fox and Jackson ahead of him. Plus his father is not helping his son.
     
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    Look at all this fake outrage!!

    I'm sure you're always rooting for the sons of racist, asshole, white people to succeed.

    Gtfoh
     
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    Stephi Graff's father was banned from all tennis matches...horrible sports dad back in the day
     
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    So I'm a shameful motherfucker because I want to see him fail?
     
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    Didn't Lonzo throw shade on Fultz?
     
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    Sigh. I wish people wouldn't feed this douche bags ego. Ignore him and it will be like a tree falling over in the forest.
     
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    LOL the interviewer gave the dude no guff.

    Fun fact: This was the first time Ive listened to him speak. Wow. Delusional and misguided come to mind first.
     
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