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Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #390 on: May 21, 2017, 02:12:25 PM »

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Don't post here that often, but I guess I'll give my 2c on the Lonzo thing. I could give two ****s about his dad, I only care about the basketball player, but I honestly don't think he's the best player at 2, which is Jackson. There is this tidal wave of Lonzo hype going on partly from his dad and partly from the media that the Lakers must take him, and fans will put that pressure on the FO to take him. I hope Magic/Pelinka are smart enough to pick the best player there, which wouldn't be Ball.

One thing I know from the recent Lakers front office , it's that they will take the player they believe themselves is the best, regardless of position or what the media or so-called draft experts think. They passed on Okafor to take Russell even though they had Clarkson and needed a center, and Okafor was the consensus #2.

If they believe Jackson or Tatum is better than Ball, they will easily pass on Ball.
It is a different front office.  Jim and Mitch are gone which is probably good overall.  If the prospects are relatively close, I think Ball would be their selection.  Jackson, Tatum or whoever else would need to be clearly better than Ball. 

Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #391 on: May 21, 2017, 03:43:29 PM »

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Don't post here that often, but I guess I'll give my 2c on the Lonzo thing. I could give two ****s about his dad, I only care about the basketball player, but I honestly don't think he's the best player at 2, which is Jackson. There is this tidal wave of Lonzo hype going on partly from his dad and partly from the media that the Lakers must take him, and fans will put that pressure on the FO to take him. I hope Magic/Pelinka are smart enough to pick the best player there, which wouldn't be Ball.

I don't understand how Jackson could possibly be considered in the top 3 of this draft... He's an athletic small forward who can't shoot... Aside from the fact that those players are available every single year he has MAJOR red flags.

http://deadspin.com/report-josh-jackson-issued-one-game-suspension-for-tra-1793091040

Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #392 on: May 22, 2017, 01:47:02 PM »

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Maybe we should have a separate Lavar Ball hate thread, and save this one for discussion of a talented young basketball player?

Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #393 on: May 25, 2017, 08:30:58 PM »

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Per Ainge, Ball won't workout for the Celtics.  It will be funny as hell if the Lakers pass on him and he falls several more spots.  Of course if the Lakers draft him and he busts that would be even better. 

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/lonzo-ball-nba-draft-boston-celtics-los-angeles-lakers-lavar-ball/1aj99ezyo8mh21fqjqczadat0b

Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #394 on: May 25, 2017, 08:32:40 PM »

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Don't post here that often, but I guess I'll give my 2c on the Lonzo thing. I could give two ****s about his dad, I only care about the basketball player, but I honestly don't think he's the best player at 2, which is Jackson. There is this tidal wave of Lonzo hype going on partly from his dad and partly from the media that the Lakers must take him, and fans will put that pressure on the FO to take him. I hope Magic/Pelinka are smart enough to pick the best player there, which wouldn't be Ball.

I don't understand how Jackson could possibly be considered in the top 3 of this draft... He's an athletic small forward who can't shoot... Aside from the fact that those players are available every single year he has MAJOR red flags.

http://deadspin.com/report-josh-jackson-issued-one-game-suspension-for-tra-1793091040

Having seen him play a lot I certainly can see his high value.

Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #395 on: May 26, 2017, 01:54:27 AM »

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Ball wont workout for the Celts

In line with what Lavar has said... But if Celts choose Ball at 1.. Lavar wont interfere... Listen below

https://youtu.be/SqoZlsZYrd8

Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #396 on: May 26, 2017, 02:18:00 AM »

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Ball wont workout for the Celts

In line with what Lavar has said... But if Celts choose Ball at 1.. Lavar wont interfere... Listen below

https://youtu.be/SqoZlsZYrd8
Good for us to get the 1st pick so we can just enjoy this comedy

Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #397 on: May 26, 2017, 02:18:57 AM »

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Don't post here that often, but I guess I'll give my 2c on the Lonzo thing. I could give two ****s about his dad, I only care about the basketball player, but I honestly don't think he's the best player at 2, which is Jackson. There is this tidal wave of Lonzo hype going on partly from his dad and partly from the media that the Lakers must take him, and fans will put that pressure on the FO to take him. I hope Magic/Pelinka are smart enough to pick the best player there, which wouldn't be Ball.

I don't understand how Jackson could possibly be considered in the top 3 of this draft... He's an athletic small forward who can't shoot... Aside from the fact that those players are available every single year he has MAJOR red flags.

http://deadspin.com/report-josh-jackson-issued-one-game-suspension-for-tra-1793091040
"Josh Jackson can't shoot" is frankly not true for anywhere besides the FT line, which is still a major bummer.

His personality problems raise more issues with me.
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PG: Terry Porter (90-91) / Steve Francis (00-01)
SG: Joe Dumars (92-93) / Jeff Hornacek (91-92) / Jerry Stackhouse (00-01)
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PF: Terry Cummings (84-85) / Paul Millsap (15-16)
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Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #398 on: May 26, 2017, 07:19:25 AM »

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Ball wont workout for the Celts

In line with what Lavar has said... But if Celts choose Ball at 1.. Lavar wont interfere... Listen below

https://youtu.be/SqoZlsZYrd8
Good for us to get the 1st pick so we can just enjoy this comedy
Comedy continues

Lonzo Ball may work out for the 76ers, but won't meet with the Celtics

https://www.google.ca/amp/hoopshype.com/2017/05/25/lonzo-ball-may-work-out-for-the-76ers-but-wont-meet-with-the-celtics/amp/

Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #399 on: May 26, 2017, 07:24:25 AM »

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Lavar has said Ball is a pg/floor general.

With IT4/cbs system ... Balls capabilities would be limited. Creativity hindered

Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #400 on: May 28, 2017, 02:36:56 AM »

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Lavar coaches an AAU team called Big Ballers. Lost to a Compton team 109-57 and he was apparently "silenced" lol https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/basketball/2017/05/27/lavar-ball-aau-big-ballers-lose-compton-magic/102253622/

So we find out he can't coach

Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #401 on: May 28, 2017, 07:37:10 AM »

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Lavar coaches an AAU team called Big Ballers. Lost to a Compton team 109-57 and he was apparently "silenced" lol https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/basketball/2017/05/27/lavar-ball-aau-big-ballers-lose-compton-magic/102253622/

So we find out he can't coach
He says basketball isn't a passion of his, so what's he doing coaching basketball?  I see he's wearing that dumb "stay in yo lane" t shirt too.

Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #402 on: May 29, 2017, 05:13:02 PM »

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^****. That shirt is funny considering the score  :D

Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #403 on: May 30, 2017, 02:13:09 PM »

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQVs5LWOskY

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Almost as quick of a release as Klay Thompson...wow!

Re: Lonzo Ball Thread (Merged)
« Reply #404 on: May 31, 2017, 03:14:47 PM »

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