****The Everything LaVar Ball Thread****

Hope LiAngelo don't fall into the hole that is middle child syndrome. He's def the one that is under the radar of the 3 and looks like he won't be 1 and done. If he does shed a few pounds to improve his quickness, he'll be a threat. His shot is there and he aint afraid to drive to the rim and size dudes up which is good.

Melo is just a talent, if he gets stronger in these next couple years, he gon be even more of a problem. Might also have to have a stronger dribble to compete in the NCAA. I honestly don't see him as a 1 and done either unless he hits another growth spurt.
 
On the High School level, Middle Ball reminds me of what Matt Barnes was @ UCLA.

Undersized
Perceived to be Underskilled
Strong
Football Build

He can shoot better than Barnes could.

But yall, just remember that Lil Romeo played D1. So, Middle Ball going to UCLA doesn't mean he HAS TO Play
 
DCAllAmerican said:
But yall, just remember that Lil Romeo played D1. So, Middle Ball going to UCLA doesn't mean he HAS TO Play
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Don't think he'll see the floor much his first two years. He's got a lot of work to do. Especially physically. No clue how or who he'd be able to defend in the pac 12.

Tough shot maker though. And can shoot and post.

Not much else in his arsenal.
 
Lil Romeo was a package deal w/ Derozan at USC.

Obviously the middle ball child has skills better than Romeo, but he could be part of a package deal for Lonzo/Lamelo at UCLA.

3* recruit, right?
 
JJs07 said:
Lil Romeo was a package deal w/ Derozan at USC.

Obviously the middle ball child has skills better than Romeo, but he could be part of a package deal for Lonzo/Lamelo at UCLA.

3* recruit, right?
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Middle ball is def a package deal.....

Think Will Barton and Antonio Barton at Memphis
 
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JJs07 said:
Lil Romeo was a package deal w/ Derozan at USC.

Obviously the middle ball child has skills better than Romeo, but he could be part of a package deal for Lonzo/Lamelo at UCLA.

3* recruit, right?
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Will his ego and self esteem be able to take that hit?

I really do think all 3 of them have that Lavar confidence. They just happen to be soft spoken presumedly because there father is so overpowering. The first ones ego is getting confirmed dude may go number 1. The last seems like the goods , with how he shot up he might end up being the tallest. The middle one outrageously impressive and he's about to hit that brick wall of reality. If you ask dude right now he prolly thinks he's about to follow the exact same route as his brother.
 
JJs07 said:
Lil Romeo was a package deal w/ Derozan at USC.

Obviously the middle ball child has skills better than Romeo, but he could be part of a package deal for Lonzo/Lamelo at UCLA.

3* recruit, right?
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And everyone not named Lonzo was a package deal as well.

If they blossom into more, cool, but they came with the package.

He didn't have better skills than Romeo on the HIGH SCHOOL level. Romeo was a solid player. He just wasn't D1 Material.

I say all of that to say, people are saying Middle Ball won't be this and that, well he doesn't really HAVE to be. He already has a D1 Scholarship
 
Those videos are on point that DC posted.  Devin Williams has some of the better hoops related training videos on line, with his 100000 hours series.  And LaMelo has a very similar gait to Justin Cerasoli.. good call.   I remember Cerasoli was one of my killers on Choops 2k7 with Ole Miss.  I think LaMelo will be a much better shooter.  He reminds me alot of the way Markelle Fultz plays.  Kind of nonchalant, lots of body movement and great with their feet.

I think the oldest one will bust to be honest. He's not as talented a player has the hype and stats would seem and will likely struggle with turnovers at the point. I think he'll endup an off the ball utility player ultimately.  But the youngest one definitely seems to have the most potential aside from his defense.
 
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Verbal Kint said:
I remember Cerasoli has one of my killers on Choops 2k7 with Ole Miss.  I think LaMelo will be a much better shooter. 
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Man, I loved his game. He was a smoother version of Livingston (The HS Version of Livingston, not THIS version of Livingston). In HS, I was convinced Cerasoli was going to be a sleeper and potentially get to the league. Just didn't work out for him though.
 
Lamelo's layup package :x

I'm sold. Kid is special. Definitely worth the ranking as the #2 PG in the country...and a top 15 player. Shorty got the tools. He already looks comfortable in the P&R....and has good instincts there. Great balance on his shot while going left. Can split the doubles at a young age. Find the open man. Score from every level.

No clue if he can defend :lol:. And we likely won't find that out until he hits college.

Really excited to see how his game blossoms the next two years in HS
 
I would wait until he plays some real basketball before we start passing judgments.


I assume he will get invited to Colorado springs in June, the reports out there will be very telling.
 
DCAllAmerican said:
JJs07 said:
Lil Romeo was a package deal w/ Derozan at USC.

Obviously the middle ball child has skills better than Romeo, but he could be part of a package deal for Lonzo/Lamelo at UCLA.

3* recruit, right?
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And everyone not named Lonzo was a package deal as well.

If they blossom into more, cool, but they came with the package.

He didn't have better skills than Romeo on the HIGH SCHOOL level. Romeo was a solid player. He just wasn't D1 Material.

I say all of that to say, people are saying Middle Ball won't be this and that, well he doesn't really HAVE to be. He already has a D1 Scholarship
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Who u talking about? LiAngelo??

As a Wall Street Journal story last week pointed out, Miller, the son of rap mogul Master P, is a 5-foot-10, 160-pound guard with a bad knee who averaged 8.6 points a game for a cellar-dwelling team.
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Link

You're right about him not being D1 material...most likely D3, MAYBE D2.
 
Told tall my hot take of melo being the best of the 3, he has everything working for him. He's got the advantage across the board. Youngest and has been playing against bigger/stronger/older kids his whole life, gets to play the rest of his years by himself as the guy and not behind 1 of his brothers, gonna have a brother in the NBA so he'll have access to top notch training and comp in open runs.
 
LiAngelo would be lucky as hell to have the career Matt Barnes has had. Matt Barnes plays Defense for starters.


Someone in here also said LiAngelo reminds them of Paul Pierce :smh: :lol:


All these NBA comparisons are so premature man. The guy is going to play ball at UCLA. Thats better than 99% any of us will be so lets just pump the brakes and let them live.
 
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DCAllAmerican said:
Man, I loved his game. He was a smoother version of Livingston (The HS Version of Livingston, not THIS version of Livingston). In HS, I was convinced Cerasoli was going to be a sleeper and potentially get to the league. Just didn't work out for him though.
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His handle was Steph-like, way back in '04 and he could defend.  His game just never translated for some reason.  He also chose piss-poor college programs in Seton Hall and Ole Miss. It's crazy that of all that Peoria/Aurora area talent of '04-05, really only Livingston made it. And Iggy if you count him, since he AAU'ed with them.
 
DaComeUP said:
Matt Barnes is 6'9.
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Well, he wasn't in HS.

Secondly, I was speaking on his style of play.

Being a tweener.

Strength at that level.

And what Matt Barnes is NOW, is nowhere near what he was in UCLA.

Other than PJ Tucker, his game has changed as much as anyone I have seen from the NCAA to the NBA
 
MaxElite said:
LiAngelo would be lucky as hell to have the career Matt Barnes has had. Matt Barnes plays Defense for starters.


Someone in here also said LiAngelo reminds them of Paul Pierce :smh: :lol:


All these NBA comparisons are so premature man. The guy is going to play ball at UCLA. Thats better than 99% any of us will be so lets just pump the brakes and let them live.
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You didn't read. I said his style of play in HS reminds me of Barnes style of play at UCLA.

Never said he will be on Barnes' level.
Never said dude will be a Pro.

I said what Middle Ball does in HS, reminds me of what Barnes did in College.

Nothing MORE, nothing LESS
 
Barnes is 6'6, 6'7 in reality. Middle Ball is probably a legit 6'5, or 6'5 3/4th.  Not that big of a stretch, based on size.  He actually reminds me of current Jared Dudley.  Collegiate Dudley was a beast though.. could do everything on the court.
 
Liangelo maybe could be Dillon Brooks type.


Dillon Brooks completely remade his body at Oregon.




But then again Brooks was never as heavy as Liangelo.
 
Other than being a tweener, I dont see it as an apt comparison even now.


Barnes defended multiple positions at UCLA, ran in transition and could finish above the rim. I dont see any of those attributes currently with LiAngelo. He's more of a spot up shooter which Barnes didnt do in college.
 
MaxElite said:
Other than being a tweener, I dont see it as an apt comparison even now.


Barnes defended multiple positions at UCLA, ran in transition and could finish above the rim. I dont see any of those attributes currently with LiAngelo. He's more of a spot up shooter which Barnes didnt do in college.
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Matt Barnes last year at UCLA he developed the 3 Ball.

Middle Ball plays the 3-4 for Chino Hills. (Which Barnes did at UCLA)
He does a lot of dirty work.
He doesn't handle the ball THAT much.

Barnes is a better athlete for sure
 
Liangelo is about to come into UCLA 30 lbs lighter :lol: he know what time it is

And like I said, Lamelo is the one man
 
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