Anonymous
Years ago
Still game to play and he is on 21pts 8rebs 5asts 3stls. All in limited time because the coach doesn't like playing him big minutes for some reason.
This kid is the real deal
AngusH
Years ago
I don't know, throw Lonzo out there for the Hawks and I think he'd look pretty awesome, but super impressive game for Melo all the same.
Sunday Dech beast mode too but has been Ball's night.
Plus LaMelo's shot doesn't look like a stunted child
Just play him for 40 mins please hawks. Is there a reason not to?
He is like a taller Austin Rivers with much better play making ability.
He played against Cairns. They suck. PLease don't give any cred to anyone for that win. Does that make Flynn a great coach. Nope.
He's averaging a near triple double per 40 minutes
Aussie
Years ago
The speed, the incredible passing, the instincts, the iq, the handles.
Ball is a rare specimen
Lovebroker
Years ago
Ball is good but please remember he played against Cairns. Cairns Taipans.
... BuT pLeAse RemEMbeR hE pLaYeD aGainST CaiRNs
paul
Years ago
"All in limited time because the coach doesn't like playing him big minutes for some reason."
He played almost 33 minutes, second most of anyone on the floor tonight! Was nice to see him play a mature game and not a selfish one that detracts from his team.
He was excellent tonight, it's the like the light got switched on and he saw what a pro team needs from a PG. Was a delight to watch, as was his partner-in-crime Sunday Dech.
Don't discredit Cairns but unfortunately they didn't play well. And no I am not a Taipans supporter.
#1 Pick , F..KIN HILARIOUS !!!! he is an early to mid first round at best and is by no means a sure fire NBA hit . Calm your tits idiots
So many haters. Dude will be a all star at the next level doesn't matter what pick he goes at. But he is definitely in contention for that #1 pick so stfu anon dipshit.
If lamelo is an Aussie, Lemanus would not pick him for the boomers squad, but he will pick Gliddon and sobey because they play for the bullets. Jesus christ.
If people lambast lemanis' decision,people like ME, Grecco, rjd, will say " yeah, but he is too young and not ready to play against adults " Lol
" #1 Pick , F..KIN HILARIOUS !!!! he is an early to mid first round at best and is by no means a sure fire NBA hit . Calm your tits idiots"
NBA draft room, Bleacher Report and Forbes currently have him projected for number 3 pick. Sports Illustrated have him as number 2 pick. I wouldn't say it’s very outrageous that he goes number 1 especially since he has been previously projected to go 1.
ESPN analysts like Jason Williams who's their full time college talent expert saying he thinks Melo is the number one pick!
But I think I'll roll with the anonymous Australian forum poster who throws out phrases like "calm your tits" when he's critiquing hoops! Glorious!
krayola
Years ago
And his team have 2 wins all season, both against the team who came last.
Botiworld
Years ago
If he can make a similar contribution against Sydney next week then I might consider becoming a LaMelo fanboi like many posters here.
Why does it matter where Cairns finished last year?
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