OT: LaMelo Ball , is he the real deal?

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  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    i love this kid. this straight basketball instinct-- unbelievable skill from a rookie

     
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    rotary111 Well-Known Member

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    This kid is looking like an absolute stud! His lobs are on point and he runs a fast break like Luka Doncic. Oh, and he can shoot!
    Amazing how 1 draft pick can change the trajectory of a team so quickly.

    The Charlotte Hornets have become must see tv.
     
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    two rookie seasons compared:

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    I could never imagine he would be this good of a shooter. He has been truly amazing. Him and Haliburton are the steals of the draft.
     
  5. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Watch every Hornet and Pels game. Sometimes ugly and out of control, but both exciting to watch.
    In a weird way I feel like I just described me having sex with all of your wives/girlfriends and sisters! #BAMBAMBAM
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I'm not going to go back to the start of this thread, but I believe he had a bunch of haters on here simply for his father's behavior.
     
  7. Minstrel

    Minstrel Top Of The Pops Global Moderator

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    I'll take Harrison #$@!ing Barnes over either one.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I still don't think he is a good shooter by any means. He is in a a hot zone like a motherfucker though. Floaters from the FT line, drives, 3s. Doesn't matter. Most impressive is his court vision.
    I'm sure he will slow down once the scouting kicks in, but who knows.
     
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    Rookie wall happens.
     
  11. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I can think of 10 to 15 posters on here who hit the rookie wall, and never recovered.
     
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    yeah, that happens to just about every rookie who is productive enough to get the attention of opponents. They also sometimes hit a rookie wall with the grind of an NBA season.
     
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    Wow. U
    Wow. Equal until you get to the rebounding/steals/blocks/assists then he dominates Dame.
     
  14. Chris Craig

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    And if he ever came here, his dad would be going off incessantly about how he is better than Dame and will lead the Blazers to a championship
     
  15. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    So. I'd take our chances.
     
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    He was Graham's backup to start the season and we never heard a word from his dad + i think he woule be amazing next to Dame.
     
  17. MickZagger

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    He’s aiight.

    The next Michael Carter-Williams.
     
  18. Rastapopoulos

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    Gotta feel sorry for Minnesota. But it's comforting to think how much Michael Jordan must HATE Lavar Ball.
     
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    MCW was the next Tyreke Evans. Ball plays nothing like either. But here's hoping he learns to play defense as well as MCW has learned to.
     
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