NBA players close out too fast on defense. He doesn't have the same space to shoot such an unorthodox shot.
Stephen A. Smith.... Lonzo Ball.. Petrified....
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NBA players close out too fast on defense. He doesn't have the same space to shoot such an unorthodox shot.
No doubt, but he had good teenage defenders guarding him, and college level schemes. A lot of players are beasts in the lower levels of competition, and it doesn't translate. He's playing against grown men and pros now family. Also, the spotlight was much smaller. I believe honestly, if Lavar had STFU, he would be playing someone what better. There is a huge mental dynamic to this good brother, but with his form, its not just as simple as changing it. Dude has been shooting this way for life, and the NBA is unforgiving. It has everything to do with defenders, because professionals know how to read strengths and weaknesses and make you play to those weaknesses. For example, notice he NEVER shoots his jumper going right? That kid of shit gets eaten up fam.
I had no idea I was upset. Thanks for informing me about myself.
Wanted to catch it early good brother!
Actually if Lonzo hit two more shots a game, he would be Jason Kidd
Jason Kidd Rookie Year Stats:
PPG: 12.6 RB: 6.3 AST: 8.7
Lonzo Rookie Stats:
PPG: 8.7. RB: 7.3 AST: 7.1
Yep, and he can only shoot with the spot up or going left... He's beyond one dimensional on offense on the parameter, plus his mental is obviously fucked up at this point too...
You’re correct, but he’a missing wide open jumpers and free throws! That has nothing to do with the competition.
Nobody expects that but c'mon son. You can see a star even their rookie year's
He’s missing wide open jumpers and free throws, nothing to do with defenders.
Actually if Lonzo hit two more shots a game he would be Jason Kidd
Jason Kidd Rookie Year Stats:
PPG: 12.6 RB: 6.3 AST: 8.7
Lonzo Rookie Stats:
PPG: 8.7. RB: 7.3 AST: 7.1
Word!
Kidd shot 20% higher from the field and 20% higher from the FT Line though...
Plus, it was a much different league playwise back then too...
...and Lay ups...
It actually does, they are making him play to his weaknesses bruh... His mind is fucked up so they are letting him shoot. Wide open looks when you are missing them fucks with your mind and takes you out of the games....
Word!
Kidd shot 20% higher from the field and 20% higher from the FT Line though...
Plus, it was a much different league playwise back then too...
Come on man we’re talking about the stats. If Lonzo hit two more shots a game his FG % would improve.
He’d be going 5-13 a game
Yep layups too, he just needs to twerk the little things. He makes the layups harder than hey need to be and he starts the layups too far from the basket.
Like I said, when I see him practicing his shot’s not falling.
Listen harder when the game's on
His shooting's the only thing people are talking about.
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Waaaaaaaaaay too early for a so called "expert" to be calling this kid a bust.
Historically, has there ever been a high pick who was this bad in a critical area and turned it around to reach their pre draft potential.....
Listen man, I'M JUST ASKING A QUESTION!! Don't want to argue with you, the question is genuine!
(Got a brother posting with trepidation like a son of a bitch! Your reputation precedes you my brother!!)
Hes top ten in assists, boards, and blocks from the position bro. He has elite level potential as a passer and creator.. His shot will improve. Thats something he will have to shelf until the offseason to work on tho.
I feel you man, and I hope he does improve...
I actually posted a theory I heard concerning his assist and rebound numbers though, indicating they are actually inflated based on other factors...
Funny thing is, he also should add to that 'Dad STFU and keep my name out of your mouth' and I think he may make the damn all star team this season
They may be... I havent watched enough of his games to comment on that. But his skill is present and obvious when i see him play. He also has great size and instincts for the position. I think he can develop into a very good player still.I feel you man, and I hope he does improve...
I actually posted a theory I heard concerning his assist and rebound numbers though, indicating they are actually inflated based on other factors...
that’s all this boils down to for you...can’t let it go
Yeah it's one thing to be bad but it's a whole other thing to be historically bad, you usually don't come back from that. His pops put an extreme amount of pressure on him. I wish him the best but it don't look good right now!
Lmao at how Skip Bayless keeps saying he was the MVP of the Summer league.
Lmao at how Skip Bayless keeps saying he was the MVP of the Summer league.
The saddest part about it is his Dad's a "Basketball Trainer"
Bruh, the shit is retarded. Anyone who knows anything about the fundamentals of basketball know about the fundamentals of shooting. That is why it's so puzzling that that shit was ever even suggested, or allowed to remain that way for long.
You want to know something more retarded? Three years ago he didn't shoot like he does now
Yes but Kidd was never stupid enough to keep putting them up even though they aint going in.
Most of Ball's shots are 3s. The fuck kind of sense does that make? I understand he wants to shoot himself out of this slump but theres other ways to get rolling offensively.
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