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Around the League => Around the NBA => Topic started by: CelticsElite on September 13, 2017, 03:23:36 PM
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http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=20691658
:D
He also said his other sons LaMelo and LiAngelo will join Lonzo and play for the Lakers, and they'll "not be about the money." he's insinuating they'll force themselves there or take paycuts to join the lakers
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50 games combined in the next 2 seasons perhaps.
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It's impressive that his shtick hasn't completely worn out by now.
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Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
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The other two barely seem like college-level material, let alone NBA material. I'd be surprised if either of them make the league.
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Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
If only loudmouth oafish self-promotion was all that was wrong with sports.
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The other two barely seem like college-level material, let alone NBA material. I'd be surprised if either of them make the league.
Yeah, I guess it's good for LAL that two additional roster spots came into effect with two-way contracts. That way they can keep Lavar/Lonzo happy without bogging down actual roster spots with those two.
Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
If only loudmouth oafish self-promotion was all that was wrong with sports.
Entitlement without actually having earned it (hype without substance) and using your kids as puppets aren't exactly positives either. Somebody really needs to teach the guy the meaning of of the word, modesty.
It's not Lonzo's fault, but he isn't exactly stopping it. I hate to wish ill-will on his children, but I don't want to see this behavior encouraged in the future.
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The other two barely seem like college-level material, let alone NBA material. I'd be surprised if either of them make the league.
even though I agree mostly, LaMelo is ranked 7th overall by ESPN for his class. LiAngelo is unranked. I could see a scenario where Lakers move up in the draft to get lamelo and then sign liangelo to a 2 way d league contract to appease the dad. I feel like the Lakers are stuck now and if they don't do what lavar says, he will move the 3 to the clippers as a package of something. Lavar is crazy enough to try something like this
The 3 will be represented by their own sports agency and I personally feel like this is why, itll be strong arm negotiations forcing the team to sign all 3. Also to cut costs of course. Maybe I'm reading too much into these guys lol
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Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
If only loudmouth oafish self-promotion was all that was wrong with sports.
He annoys me, but over time I'm starting to think he's the Mozart of conducting the media. He makes Belichick and even Trump look like they're playing in a sandbox (I can't think of any other good examples at this moment in time).
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Does this fool realize that there is a draft process in the NBA? I guess he's admitting that Melo and Gelo won't get drafted.
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The other two barely seem like college-level material, let alone NBA material. I'd be surprised if either of them make the league.
The younger brother is often considered better than Lonzo was as a similar age. At the Final ESPN 100 Lonzo was ranked 4th (with a 96 grade). For the 2019 class, LaMelo is currently ranked 7th (with a 95 grade) so that could adjust by the time the ESPN rankings are finalized. Either way, he is at least considered near Lonzo from the talent and potential standpoint.
LiAngelo was a 3 star recruit with a 79 rating and outside the top 100 (the lowest rating in the top 100 was 83). He is a freshman at UCLA this year, and is clearly not in the potential class of Lonzo or LaMelo, but a 79 rating isn't terrible and the family is clearly talented, so with a couple of years at UCLA could turn into a NBA caliber player.
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Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
If only loudmouth oafish self-promotion was all that was wrong with sports.
Entitlement without actually having earned it (hype without substance) and using your kids as puppets aren't exactly positives either. Somebody really needs to teach the guy the meaning of of the word, modesty.
It's not Lonzo's fault, but he isn't exactly stopping it. I hate to wish ill-will on his children, but I don't want to see this behavior encouraged in the future.
I mean the guy's clearly a tool, though since I don't watch sports shows I'm blissfully free from hearing any of that crap directly. I just think there are a lot worse things in sports than some idiot babbling on TV about how awesome his kids are.
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Le Bron ...Le Mello ...Le Bull
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lol.
No one loves his sons more than him - which is the way it's supposed to be.
I wouldn't sleep on The Lakers. Magic and Lonzo alone will get them a few games.
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Beating the Lakers will be very fun. Lol
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Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
If only loudmouth oafish self-promotion was all that was wrong with sports.
Entitlement without actually having earned it (hype without substance) and using your kids as puppets aren't exactly positives either. Somebody really needs to teach the guy the meaning of of the word, modesty.
It's not Lonzo's fault, but he isn't exactly stopping it. I hate to wish ill-will on his children, but I don't want to see this behavior encouraged in the future.
I mean the guy's clearly a tool, though since I don't watch sports shows I'm blissfully free from hearing any of that crap directly. I just think there are a lot worse things in sports than some idiot babbling on TV about how awesome his kids are.
I agree. Like jemele hill, colin kaepernick, etc
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Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
If only loudmouth oafish self-promotion was all that was wrong with sports.
Entitlement without actually having earned it (hype without substance) and using your kids as puppets aren't exactly positives either. Somebody really needs to teach the guy the meaning of of the word, modesty.
It's not Lonzo's fault, but he isn't exactly stopping it. I hate to wish ill-will on his children, but I don't want to see this behavior encouraged in the future.
I mean the guy's clearly a tool, though since I don't watch sports shows I'm blissfully free from hearing any of that crap directly. I just think there are a lot worse things in sports than some idiot babbling on TV about how awesome his kids are.
I agree. Like jemele hill, colin kaepernick, etc
And how are Jemele Hill and Colin Kaepernick “worse things in sports”?
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Great...more ink for this donkey >:(
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Beating the Lakers will be very fun. Lol
the more Balls on the Lakers the merrier.....bring em all on ...including the big mouth himself.
We are gonna have a "Ball ". watching the Celtics destroy the funny farm team from LA.
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Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
If only loudmouth oafish self-promotion was all that was wrong with sports.
Entitlement without actually having earned it (hype without substance) and using your kids as puppets aren't exactly positives either. Somebody really needs to teach the guy the meaning of of the word, modesty.
It's not Lonzo's fault, but he isn't exactly stopping it. I hate to wish ill-will on his children, but I don't want to see this behavior encouraged in the future.
I mean the guy's clearly a tool, though since I don't watch sports shows I'm blissfully free from hearing any of that crap directly. I just think there are a lot worse things in sports than some idiot babbling on TV about how awesome his kids are.
I agree. Like jemele hill, colin kaepernick, etc
And how are Jemele Hill and Colin Kaepernick “worse things in sports”?
It takes a certain type of ears to hear that particular dog whistle. Be thankful you don't have them.
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I hope First Take has him on a segment after the Celtics get pick #2 via LAL after the Lakers finish with less than 30 wins. :laugh:
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someone tell me...maybe Shaqattack knows
what is...what kind of special is Lavar smokin??
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Yeah 50 games... Collectively from now to 2020.
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I find him insufferable but I don't fault him for acting the way he does. As a businessman, in this media climate, it's smart.
And I don't even blame ESPN and FS1 for putting him on. I blame all the people who tune in for the stupidity, giving the networks a financial incentive (ratings, clicks, etc.) to keep it up.
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Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
If only loudmouth oafish self-promotion was all that was wrong with sports.
Entitlement without actually having earned it (hype without substance) and using your kids as puppets aren't exactly positives either. Somebody really needs to teach the guy the meaning of of the word, modesty.
It's not Lonzo's fault, but he isn't exactly stopping it. I hate to wish ill-will on his children, but I don't want to see this behavior encouraged in the future.
I mean the guy's clearly a tool, though since I don't watch sports shows I'm blissfully free from hearing any of that crap directly. I just think there are a lot worse things in sports than some idiot babbling on TV about how awesome his kids are.
I agree. Like jemele hill, colin kaepernick, etc
And how are Jemele Hill and Colin Kaepernick “worse things in sports”?
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/09/13/espn-lets-jemele-hills-trump-white-supremacist-comments-slide.html
http://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/49ers-QB-Colin-Kaepernick-Wears-Socks-Depicting-Police-Officers-as-Pigs-392028551.html
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Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
If only loudmouth oafish self-promotion was all that was wrong with sports.
Entitlement without actually having earned it (hype without substance) and using your kids as puppets aren't exactly positives either. Somebody really needs to teach the guy the meaning of of the word, modesty.
It's not Lonzo's fault, but he isn't exactly stopping it. I hate to wish ill-will on his children, but I don't want to see this behavior encouraged in the future.
I mean the guy's clearly a tool, though since I don't watch sports shows I'm blissfully free from hearing any of that crap directly. I just think there are a lot worse things in sports than some idiot babbling on TV about how awesome his kids are.
I agree. Like jemele hill, colin kaepernick, etc
And how are Jemele Hill and Colin Kaepernick “worse things in sports”?
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/09/13/espn-lets-jemele-hills-trump-white-supremacist-comments-slide.html
http://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/49ers-QB-Colin-Kaepernick-Wears-Socks-Depicting-Police-Officers-as-Pigs-392028551.html
I guess if you think someone exercising her right to free speech on twitter, and someone wearing socks with pigs on them with police hats are some of the worst things in sports, then sports are doing pretty well right now!
Personally I think there are countless other issues (like domestic violence in the NFL) that are infinitely worse than the 2 “issues” you brought up.
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The other two barely seem like college-level material, let alone NBA material. I'd be surprised if either of them make the league.
The younger brother is often considered better than Lonzo was as a similar age. At the Final ESPN 100 Lonzo was ranked 4th (with a 96 grade). For the 2019 class, LaMelo is currently ranked 7th (with a 95 grade) so that could adjust by the time the ESPN rankings are finalized. Either way, he is at least considered near Lonzo from the talent and potential standpoint.
LiAngelo was a 3 star recruit with a 79 rating and outside the top 100 (the lowest rating in the top 100 was 83). He is a freshman at UCLA this year, and is clearly not in the potential class of Lonzo or LaMelo, but a 79 rating isn't terrible and the family is clearly talented, so with a couple of years at UCLA could turn into a NBA caliber player.
Yeah, I just don't see it. I've watched several of LaMelo's games, and he'll get eaten alive at the college level.
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We'll just draft Gelo with one of our 2nds for ****s and giggles 8)
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Hello fellows!
I want some Mello Yellow with my Strawberry Jello.
Don't sleep on Lavar - you will be eating crow if in a few years all three of his sons are in Purple and Gold.
Danny had better beef up this squad. Don't sleep on Magic (or Lavar).
Get Marvelous Marvin Bagley ready for us, Coach K - we're going to need him against the Ball Invasion.
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Keep the political stuff out of here and stay on topic. If you wanna start a thread on Jemele Hill & Kaep, you know where to do it.
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USA Today launched a vertical for Lonzo
http://lonzowire.usatoday.com/
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The other two barely seem like college-level material, let alone NBA material. I'd be surprised if either of them make the league.
The younger brother is often considered better than Lonzo was as a similar age. At the Final ESPN 100 Lonzo was ranked 4th (with a 96 grade). For the 2019 class, LaMelo is currently ranked 7th (with a 95 grade) so that could adjust by the time the ESPN rankings are finalized. Either way, he is at least considered near Lonzo from the talent and potential standpoint.
LiAngelo was a 3 star recruit with a 79 rating and outside the top 100 (the lowest rating in the top 100 was 83). He is a freshman at UCLA this year, and is clearly not in the potential class of Lonzo or LaMelo, but a 79 rating isn't terrible and the family is clearly talented, so with a couple of years at UCLA could turn into a NBA caliber player.
I find it hard to believe that LiAngelo will become an NBA player. Players with his level of exposure are far more likely to be overrated in recruiting rankings than underrated, so if he's not a Top 100 prospect it's probably not great for him.
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50 games combined in the next 2 seasons perhaps.
This is realistic.
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The other two barely seem like college-level material, let alone NBA material. I'd be surprised if either of them make the league.
Yeah, I guess it's good for LAL that two additional roster spots came into effect with two-way contracts. That way they can keep Lavar/Lonzo happy without bogging down actual roster spots with those two.
Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
If only loudmouth oafish self-promotion was all that was wrong with sports.
Entitlement without actually having earned it (hype without substance) and using your kids as puppets aren't exactly positives either. Somebody really needs to teach the guy the meaning of of the word, modesty.
It's not Lonzo's fault, but he isn't exactly stopping it. I hate to wish ill-will on his children, but I don't want to see this behavior encouraged in the future.
You know, this is seriously terrible for his kids.
When I heard his idiotic rants, I immediately had established a negative bias towards Lonzo despite never seeing the guy actually speak. Then I saw multiple interviews with Lonzo, and he actually seems like a really good kid - he seems to say all the right things, and his modesty seems genuine. Sometimes I get the impression he's almost embarrassed by his dad.
So I actually feel sorry for Lonzo, because under any other circumstances, he's the type of player I would be rooting for. But I feel like the more success Lonzo gets, the more attention Lavar is going to get, and more chance there is of his brand succeeding, and the more I'm going to have to listen to his arrogant ramblings.
So as sad as it is, part of me actually wants Lonzo to fail and the brand to fail just so his dad can be shut down and will close his bloomin' mouth. And that's terrible, because you never want to wish for a talented young kid fail. I don't think I've ever felt more conflicted feelings towards a prospect/player, and the worst thing is that it's nothing to do with Lonzo himself.
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The other two barely seem like college-level material, let alone NBA material. I'd be surprised if either of them make the league.
Yeah, I guess it's good for LAL that two additional roster spots came into effect with two-way contracts. That way they can keep Lavar/Lonzo happy without bogging down actual roster spots with those two.
Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
If only loudmouth oafish self-promotion was all that was wrong with sports.
Entitlement without actually having earned it (hype without substance) and using your kids as puppets aren't exactly positives either. Somebody really needs to teach the guy the meaning of of the word, modesty.
It's not Lonzo's fault, but he isn't exactly stopping it. I hate to wish ill-will on his children, but I don't want to see this behavior encouraged in the future.
You know, this is seriously terrible for his kids.
When I heard his idiotic rants, I immediately had established a negative bias towards Lonzo despite never seeing the guy actually speak. Then I saw multiple interviews with Lonzo, and he actually seems like a really good kid - he seems to say all the right things, and his modesty seems genuine. Sometimes I get the impression he's almost embarrassed by his dad.
So I actually feel sorry for Lonzo, because under any other circumstances, he's the type of player I would be rooting for. But I feel like the more success Lonzo gets, the more attention Lavar is going to get, and more chance there is of his brand succeeding, and the more I'm going to have to listen to his arrogant ramblings.
So as sad as it is, part of me actually wants Lonzo to fail and the brain to fail just so his dad with shut the hell up. And that's terrible. I don't think I've ever felt more conflicted feelings towards a prospect/player, and the worst thing is that it's nothing to do with Lonzo himself.
The youngest ball brother is annoying like his dad
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The kid's nickname is Gelo?
Is that like Jello? He needs to work on that one.
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The other two barely seem like college-level material, let alone NBA material. I'd be surprised if either of them make the league.
Yeah, I guess it's good for LAL that two additional roster spots came into effect with two-way contracts. That way they can keep Lavar/Lonzo happy without bogging down actual roster spots with those two.
Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
If only loudmouth oafish self-promotion was all that was wrong with sports.
Entitlement without actually having earned it (hype without substance) and using your kids as puppets aren't exactly positives either. Somebody really needs to teach the guy the meaning of of the word, modesty.
It's not Lonzo's fault, but he isn't exactly stopping it. I hate to wish ill-will on his children, but I don't want to see this behavior encouraged in the future.
You know, this is seriously terrible for his kids.
When I heard his idiotic rants, I immediately had established a negative bias towards Lonzo despite never seeing the guy actually speak. Then I saw multiple interviews with Lonzo, and he actually seems like a really good kid - he seems to say all the right things, and his modesty seems genuine. Sometimes I get the impression he's almost embarrassed by his dad.
So I actually feel sorry for Lonzo, because under any other circumstances, he's the type of player I would be rooting for. But I feel like the more success Lonzo gets, the more attention Lavar is going to get, and more chance there is of his brand succeeding, and the more I'm going to have to listen to his arrogant ramblings.
So as sad as it is, part of me actually wants Lonzo to fail and the brain to fail just so his dad with shut the hell up. And that's terrible. I don't think I've ever felt more conflicted feelings towards a prospect/player, and the worst thing is that it's nothing to do with Lonzo himself.
The youngest ball brother is annoying like his dad
Well screw that one then.
I kinda secretly wish Lonzo would break off on his own, make his millions playing the game, and then leave his dad and his idiotic Big Baller Brand out to dry - that way I can actually root for Lonzo to succeed.
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The kid's nickname is Gelo?
Is that like Jello? He needs to work on that one.
Why, what's wring with Jello as a nickname? It indicates something that is soft, unstable and melts down easily if not kept in a cool place. Seems appropriate for a kid from the Ball family!! :D
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Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
If only loudmouth oafish self-promotion was all that was wrong with sports.
Entitlement without actually having earned it (hype without substance) and using your kids as puppets aren't exactly positives either. Somebody really needs to teach the guy the meaning of of the word, modesty.
It's not Lonzo's fault, but he isn't exactly stopping it. I hate to wish ill-will on his children, but I don't want to see this behavior encouraged in the future.
I mean the guy's clearly a tool, though since I don't watch sports shows I'm blissfully free from hearing any of that crap directly. I just think there are a lot worse things in sports than some idiot babbling on TV about how awesome his kids are.
I agree. Like jemele hill, colin kaepernick, etc
I was thinking more along the lines of traumatic brain injuries, team doctors pushing addictive painkillers, and covering up/excusing assaults on women, but you do you.
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It's impressive that his shtick hasn't completely worn out by now.
But somehow he keeps raising the bar, or at least providing a train wreck in slow motion.
Also he sorta keeps defying convention. Sorta like Trump's tweets or Howard Stern's trash you keep thinking "That'll ruin him" and it just makes him stronger. Like you keep thinking he's going to ruin his kid's careers and lives and they just keep doing well. Like he's one of those celebrity child actor's parents who is in it for the money and absolutely tells you he is unashamedly, but then they just keep making money.
I have to reflect.
If I was told three people in sports said something yesterday....idk.....uh...Bill Belichick, Jemele Hill, and Lavar Ball.....it's no contest who I'd be more likely to try to find out what they said.
Now if someone told me someone said something "interesting" I'd check out Belichick first.
Case in point....the second I saw this thread I had to see it. Had to. I'm like 50 games? Gelo? Does he know stuff I don't know? How the heck is that gonna happen? What if he's right?
This could burn out in a year but I sorta doubt it. Charles Barkley is kinda still doing it. A little different but still.
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Beating the Lakers will be very fun. Lol
the more Balls on the Lakers the merrier .....bring em all on ...including the big mouth himself.
We are gonna have a "Ball ". watching the Celtics destroy the funny farm team from LA.
because as everyone knows, the Lakers haven't had any Balls for years ;D
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Please keep running your mouth so opposing PGs all over the league will shut down your sonny boy Lonzo Ball, and help the Celtics with that Lakers pick in the process. ;D
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The kid's nickname is Gelo?
Is that like Jello? He needs to work on that one.
Ha! Dumbest nickname ever.
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This guy is gold :laugh:.
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Paint your Face Lavar Clown!!
Lakers win 30 games, 3rd worst
Record in NBA and will send the pic to
The Celtics.. will become #1 pick...
Thanks!!!
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Lavar: "Lakers will make the playoffs"
Danny: "I'd rather have the L.A. pick than the Brooklyn pick this year"
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Paint your Face Lavar Clown!!
Lakers win 30 games, 3rd worst
Record in NBA and will send the pic to
The Celtics.. will become #1 pick...
Thanks!!!
If it goes 1 it'll go to the Philly dynasty
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The other two barely seem like college-level material, let alone NBA material. I'd be surprised if either of them make the league.
Yeah, I guess it's good for LAL that two additional roster spots came into effect with two-way contracts. That way they can keep Lavar/Lonzo happy without bogging down actual roster spots with those two.
Lavar Ball represents everything that is wrong with sports.
If only loudmouth oafish self-promotion was all that was wrong with sports.
Entitlement without actually having earned it (hype without substance) and using your kids as puppets aren't exactly positives either. Somebody really needs to teach the guy the meaning of of the word, modesty.
It's not Lonzo's fault, but he isn't exactly stopping it. I hate to wish ill-will on his children, but I don't want to see this behavior encouraged in the future.
You know, this is seriously terrible for his kids.
When I heard his idiotic rants, I immediately had established a negative bias towards Lonzo despite never seeing the guy actually speak. Then I saw multiple interviews with Lonzo, and he actually seems like a really good kid - he seems to say all the right things, and his modesty seems genuine. Sometimes I get the impression he's almost embarrassed by his dad.
So I actually feel sorry for Lonzo, because under any other circumstances, he's the type of player I would be rooting for. But I feel like the more success Lonzo gets, the more attention Lavar is going to get, and more chance there is of his brand succeeding, and the more I'm going to have to listen to his arrogant ramblings.
So as sad as it is, part of me actually wants Lonzo to fail and the brain to fail just so his dad with shut the hell up. And that's terrible. I don't think I've ever felt more conflicted feelings towards a prospect/player, and the worst thing is that it's nothing to do with Lonzo himself.
The youngest ball brother is annoying like his dad
Well screw that one then.
I kinda secretly wish Lonzo would break off on his own, make his millions playing the game, and then leave his dad and his idiotic Big Baller Brand out to dry - that way I can actually root for Lonzo to succeed.
He's a Laker, why want him to succeed?
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The kid's nickname is Gelo?
Is that like Jello? He needs to work on that one.
Ha! Dumbest nickname ever.
I take offense in this. I have a cousin who's nickname is Gelo. I have a friend who's nick is also Gelo. In fact its quite a famous nickname here.
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Wonder if Lavar has told Magic he's doing his job?
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The other two barely seem like college-level material, let alone NBA material. I'd be surprised if either of them make the league.
The younger brother is often considered better than Lonzo was as a similar age. At the Final ESPN 100 Lonzo was ranked 4th (with a 96 grade). For the 2019 class, LaMelo is currently ranked 7th (with a 95 grade) so that could adjust by the time the ESPN rankings are finalized. Either way, he is at least considered near Lonzo from the talent and potential standpoint.
LiAngelo was a 3 star recruit with a 79 rating and outside the top 100 (the lowest rating in the top 100 was 83). He is a freshman at UCLA this year, and is clearly not in the potential class of Lonzo or LaMelo, but a 79 rating isn't terrible and the family is clearly talented, so with a couple of years at UCLA could turn into a NBA caliber player.
Yeah, I just don't see it. I've watched several of LaMelo's games, and he'll get eaten alive at the college level.
He was a sophomore. he is still two years away from playing in college.