Lamelo ball is a top 10 player now... already

[HunterSThompson]

hes basically luka doncic, trae young and ja morant combined.

only reason he's not ahead of them is because of consistency. but when he's on he's better than all 3 of those other guys.

he's an elite ball handler, an elite passer. an elite shooter. an elite finisher with elite speed. elite decision making.

all he lacks is defense and strength. when his body fills out he's literally gonna be the greatest player to ever play. there won't be anything this guy isn't great at in 3 years

he's destroying the 2021 nba Champs right now

[Im so nba'd out]

hes basically luka doncic, trae young and ja morant combined.

only reason he's not ahead of them is because of consistency. but when he's on he's better than all 3 of those other guys.

he's an elite ball handler, an elite passer. an elite shooter. an elite finisher with elite speed. elite decision making.

all he lacks is defense and strength. when his body fills out he's literally gonna be the greatest player to ever play. there won't be anything this guy isn't great at in 3 years

he's destroying the 2021 nba Champs right now

He’s nothing like them 3 combined because he actually plays defense….none of them do


Luka is a low basketball iq stat chaser
Ja is a 3rd option on a championship team
Trae is decent. nothing bad to say about him…

[HunterSThompson]

I haven't seen anyone with as fast a quick thinking/decision making/reaction playmaking ability since Larry Bird

his instincts are God mode. easily my new favorite player. Lukas awesome and durants my guy but this kid is the next one

[HunterSThompson]

He’s nothing like them 3 combined because he actually plays defense….none of them do

obviously I'm only talking about offense. it would be useless to compare any of these guys defensively

[Honor Boost]

hes basically luka doncic, trae young and ja morant combined.

only reason he's not ahead of them is because of consistency. but when he's on he's better than all 3 of those other guys.

he's an elite ball handler, an elite passer. an elite shooter. an elite finisher with elite speed. elite decision making.

all he lacks is defense and strength. when his body fills out he's literally gonna be the greatest player to ever play. there won't be anything this guy isn't great at in 3 years

he's destroying the 2021 nba Champs right now

No he's not at all top ten

Kawhi
Paul George
LeBron
Davis
Luka
Jokic
Curry
Lillard
Durant
Harden
Butler
Giannis
Middleton
Chris Paul
Embiid
This is already 15

Then

Trae
Tatum
Morant
Klay
Booker
Mitchell
Brown
Bam
Gobert
Poole
Simmons
Murray
Mitchell
Kyrie
...

LaMelo is not even top 30 bro

[HunterSThompson]

**** I jinxed the little f*cker

[ShawkFactory]

He is not. Will be in 3 or so years though.

[HunterSThompson]

No he's not at all top ten

Kawhi
Paul George
LeBron
Davis
Luka
Jokic
Curry
Lillard
Durant
Harden
Butler
Giannis
Middleton
Chris Paul
Embiid
This is already 15

Then

Trae
Tatum
Morant
Klay
Booker
Mitchell
Brown
Bam
Gobert
Poole
Simmons
Murray
Mitchell
Kyrie
...

LaMelo is not even top 30 bro

I mean when he's on he's a top 10 level player and he's just not consistent yet due to age

his skills are top 10

[HunterSThompson]

Melo for 3. BOOOOOOOM

[Kawhi_Why_Not]

Umm no.

Their dad is the GOAT mouth piece. Hyping up his sons like their MJ when in reality they are closer to Doug Christie

[HunterSThompson]

****in giannis. oh well I have both of Melo and giannis's rookies

[HunterSThompson]

Umm no.

Their dad is the GOAT mouth piece. Hyping up his sons like their MJ when in reality they are closer to Doug Christie

low IQ

[Pip' N Rodman]

He's gonna get more 30 point triple doubles this year than Kobe's entire career

[Dr. Lemon]

He's gonna get more 30 point triple doubles this year than Kobe's entire career

There is truth in this statement. LaMelo is a significantly better passer and rebounder than Kobe.

[insight]

hes basically luka doncic, trae young and ja morant combined.

only reason he's not ahead of them is because of consistency. but when he's on he's better than all 3 of those other guys.

he's an elite ball handler, an elite passer. an elite shooter. an elite finisher with elite speed. elite decision making.

all he lacks is defense and strength. when his body fills out he's literally gonna be the greatest player to ever play. there won't be anything this guy isn't great at in 3 years

he's destroying the 2021 nba Champs right now

Trae Young is one of the most double teamed players in the NBA. This type of hyperbole is ridiculous, Lamelo is a young talented player but he isn't even top 5 in ANY statistics.

[HunterSThompson]

There is truth in this statement. LaMelo is a significantly better passer and rebounder than Kobe.

well its a good thing kobe like jordan made up for being less all around by being more of a 2 way legend on both ends of the floor with God like ability at scoring like prime wilt Chamberlain except with raw skill and killer mentality instead of just utter physical dominance


that definitely trumps an extra rebound and assist

[SouBeachTalents]

well its a good thing kobe like jordan made up for being less all around by being more of a 2 way legend on both ends of the floor with God like ability at scoring like prime wilt Chamberlain except with raw skill and killer mentality instead of just utter physical dominance


that definitely trumps an extra rebound and assist
That god like scoring ability/killer mentality produced 25 ppg in the Finals and 22 ppg in elimination games on bad efficiency

[Pip' N Rodman]

well its a good thing kobe like jordan made up for being less all around by being more of a 2 way legend on both ends of the floor with God like ability at scoring like prime wilt Chamberlain except with raw skill and killer mentality instead of just utter physical dominance


that definitely trumps an extra rebound and assist

Kobe career average: 24ppg on 44%

Finals Average: 24ppg on 40%

Elimination Game average: 22ppg on 38%


So he had one stat padded season in 2006, big whoop

[1987_Lakers]

Kobe career average: 24ppg on 44%

Finals Average: 24ppg on 40%

Elimination Game average: 22ppg on 38%


So he had one stat padded season in 2006, big whoop

:roll:

[Dr. Lemon]

well its a good thing kobe like jordan made up for being less all around by being more of a 2 way legend on both ends of the floor with God like ability at scoring like prime wilt Chamberlain except with raw skill and killer mentality instead of just utter physical dominance


that definitely trumps an extra rebound and assist

You really worship this man, don't you.

Kobe Bryant is your God. Your Messiah. The man you get on your knees for and pray to every night.

[000]

well its a good thing kobe like jordan made up for being less all around by being more of a 2 way legend on both ends of the floor with God like ability at scoring like prime wilt Chamberlain except with raw skill and killer mentality instead of just utter physical dominance


that definitely trumps an extra rebound and assist
:facepalm

[Kawhi_Why_Not]

well its a good thing kobe like jordan made up for being less all around by being more of a 2 way legend on both ends of the floor with God like ability at scoring like prime wilt Chamberlain except with raw skill and killer mentality instead of just utter physical dominance


that definitely trumps an extra rebound and assist

This actually would of been an outstanding post if it was describing kawhi instead of kobe.

Writing it about kobe just makes you look like a dork and a casual

[SATAN]

Mods??

[ELITEpower23]

Kobe career average: 24ppg on 44%

Finals Average: 24ppg on 40%

Elimination Game average: 22ppg on 38%


So he had one stat padded season in 2006, big whoop

Ouch :oldlol:

[Axe]

This actually would of been an outstanding post if it was describing kawhi instead of kobe.

Writing it about kobe just makes you look like a dork and a casual
Hi hbk

[HunterSThompson]

That god like scoring ability/killer mentality produced 25 ppg in the Finals and 22 ppg in elimination games on bad efficiency

man you know.good and well kobe averaged 28ppg for his career. 3rd all time behind jordan and wilt not counting his first 2 benched seasons for becoming the first non big out of highschool. up till the achilles injury he averaged 28ppg over a 15 year stretch from age 20 on. basically an entire career. and over that span he had a 1.30 point per shot like MJ

had kobe gone to college and not played on.1 leg then he is basically jordan and wilt scoring average wise

[SATAN]

had kobe gone to college

The greatness of LeBron James, folks.

[HunterSThompson]

imagine jordan come out of highschool instead of north Carolina and began his career on the Lakers or Celtics and averaged 7 points then 15 points a year later and 19 points the year after that in his 1st year starting having to play 2nd fiddle to the leagues most dominant player

would that mean jordan was any less of a player.


again this is why you box score watching fans don't know shit about basketball lol

[HunterSThompson]

The greatness of LeBron James, folks.

kobe made it possible for a lebron james to exist. that's what you dont get. if not for kobe/tmac/garnett then lebrons drafted further down and ends up on a better team.and gets less shots cause they would be in playoff contention

[000]

man you know.good and well kobe averaged 28ppg for his career. 3rd all time behind jordan and wilt not counting his first 2 benched seasons for becoming the first non big out of highschool. up till the achilles injury he averaged 28ppg over a 15 year stretch from age 20 on. basically an entire career. and over that span he had a 1.30 point per shot like MJ

had kobe gone to college and not played on.1 leg then he is basically jordan and wilt scoring average wise
2005-2010

Lebron 29/7/7 57% TS%
Kobe 29.5/5.5/5 56% TS%

[HunterSThompson]

2005-2010

Lebron 29/7/7 57% TS%
Kobe 29.5/5.5/5 56% TS%

and this is why you watch the games. lebron prior to 2012 was trash to be honest. he didn't even know how to win. he was a chicken shit. complete stat padding and no killer mentality. no poise. no footwork. no post game. no jumper. complete trash. just bully ball

and you know I'm telling the truth cause I have lebron top.6 all time and as the best player from.2012 to.2018

[000]

and this is why you watch the games. lebron prior to 2012 was trash to be honest. he didn't even know how to win. he was a chicken shit. complete stat padding and no killer mentality. no poise. no footwork. no post game. no jumper. complete trash. just bully ball


:cry:

[HunterSThompson]

:cry:

2004 bronze/missed playoffs
2005 misses playoffs
2006 bronze
2007 swept in finals/quit
2008 choked the gold medal away again. thanks kobe
2009 lost to Dwight?
2010 choked/quit
2011 choked/owned by jj barea


he was TRASH. and you know it. just a stat guy and nothing more. not reliable in big moments


2012 was his first elite version. he caught up to kobes 2001 version that year. pathetic

[000]

he was TRASH. and you know it. just a stat guy and nothing more. not reliable in big moments

Kobe was Westbrook before Pau. First round fodder



2005 misses playoffs

:roll:

[HunterSThompson]

Kobe was Westbrook before Pau. First round fodder


:roll:

this is proof you don't watch games. in 2001, 2002 and 2004 kobe carried the Lakers past the spurs, blazers, wolves and kings and showed he could beat the best teams in the league as the best player in the series. lebron never showed that till 2012


again. stop award/stat watching and watch the games

be a fan for once. get educated

[000]

this is proof you don't watch games. in 2001, 2002 and 2004 kobe carried the Lakers past the spurs. and kings and showed he could beat the best teams in the league as the best player in the series. lebron never showed that till 2012
Nice deflection

And "carried" shaq lol. When wade & co play like ass with Lebron that means Lebron held them back, when prime Shaq plays somewhat worse than Kobe that's "carrying".

[HunterSThompson]

Nice deflection

And "carried" shaq lol. When wade & co play like ass with Lebron that means Lebron held them back, when prime Shaq plays somewhat worse than Kobe that's "carrying".

shaq was notorious for coming up small vs other legendary teams and players. he only ever really dominated the east when it was trash. he's kind of overrated

shaq was a mental midget

[SouBeachTalents]

man you know.good and well kobe averaged 28ppg for his career. 3rd all time behind jordan and wilt not counting his first 2 benched seasons for becoming the first non big out of highschool. up till the achilles injury he averaged 28ppg over a 15 year stretch from age 20 on. basically an entire career. and over that span he had a 1.30 point per shot like MJ

had kobe gone to college and not played on.1 leg then he is basically jordan and wilt scoring average wise
But all the Finals occurred in his prime, and he was absolutely atrocious in every elimination game from 2003-2011, also during his prime.

[000]

shaq was notorious for coming up small vs other legendary teams and players. he only ever really dominated the east when it was trash. he's kind of overrated

shaq was a mental midget
Right, what a bum. Poor Kobe had to carry him on his back, imagine if Kobe ever played with alltime greats like Kyrie and Knee-Wade

[RRR3]

But all the Finals occurred in his prime, and he was absolutely atrocious in every elimination game from 2003-2011, also during his prime.
But you see we can’t count 04 as his prime because uh uh uh Colorado trial distracted him, and we can’t count 05 because uh he was injured and not trying and we can’t count anything after 09 either because he didn’t do well enough. So basically his prime was from 2006-2009. Wow what a long prime.

[HunterSThompson]

But all the Finals occurred in his prime, and he was absolutely atrocious in every elimination game from 2003-2011, also during his prime.

for the 1 billionth time. literally every finals kobe played in he had a sprain/dislocation/torn ligament/fracture or was recovering from food poisoning

and also for the millionth time. every perimeter player shot worse back in the day during the finals cause the refs let way more go. even Jordan's last 3 titles were poor for his standards

every guy kobe defended in every single finals shot 35 to.40% too

reggies 2000 finals = 41%fgs
M Jackson 2000 finals = 41% fg's
iversons 2001 finals = 40%fgs
snow 2001 finals = 40%fgs
mckie 2001 finals = 31%fg's
bell 2001 finals = 30%fg's
kidds 2002 finals = 43%fg's
Hamilton 2004 finals = 40%fg's
prince 2004 finals = 38%fg's
pierce 2008 finals = 43%fg's ( finals MVP )
Rondo 2008 finals = 37%fg's
Alston 2009 finals = 36%fg's
lee 2009 finals = 37%fg's
reddick 2009 finals = 40%fg's
nelson 2009 finals = 34%fg's
pierce 2010 finals = 43%fg's
ray 2010 finals = 36%fg's
tony allen 2010 finals = 33%fg's


enough. this subject is so damn repetitive

[HunterSThompson]

But you see we can’t count 04 as his prime because uh uh uh Colorado trial distracted him, and we can’t count 05 because uh he was injured and not trying and we can’t count anything after 09 either because he didn’t do well enough. So basically his prime was from 2006-2009. Wow what a long prime.

kobes prime was 2001 to 2009.. 2004 and 2005 were just injury plagued seasons full of bad luck with off court things and coaches stepping down/rosters being overhauled

[HunterSThompson]

Right, what a bum. Poor Kobe had to carry him on his back, imagine if Kobe ever played with alltime greats like Kyrie and Knee-Wade

please don't talk about who had more help in their careers lol


kobe had shaq and gasol

lebron had wade, bosh, Allen, kyrie, love and Davis

all guys who were mvp caliber players on their own before lebron sabotaged them. and now he has Westbrook

lebron even had an allstar mvp level shaq and turned him into a dumpster. same with big Z.


lebron is the eater of worlds

[000]

please don't talk about who had more help in their careers lol


kobe had shaq and gasol

lebron had wade, bosh, Allen, kyrie, love and Davis

all guys who were mvp caliber players on their own before lebron sabotaged them
Yep. None of those guys should be compared to Shaq, the choking bum.

[HunterSThompson]

Yep. All those guys shouldn't be compared to Shaq, the choking bum.

when you have a wade/bosh their production is equal or greater than shaqs. same with kyrie and love. or davis and rondo. or davis and Westbrook


lebron never just has a sidekick. he has a side combo


he'll he had a side trio in 2013 and 2014

[RRR3]

kobes prime was 2001 to 2009.. 2004 and 2005 were just injury plagued seasons full of bad luck with off court things and coaches stepping down/rosters being overhauled
Yikes only a 7 year prime (04 and 05 don’t count you said it yourself). Sad. LeBron’s was a beefy 12 years (arguably more)

[SATAN]

kobe made it possible for a lebron james to exist. that's what you dont get. if not for kobe/tmac/garnett then lebrons drafted further down and ends up on a better team.and gets less shots cause they would be in playoff contention

LeBron James had nothing. No chance if not for hard work and due diligence. Now generally recognized as TOP 2. Kobe grew up with money and tried to copy Michael Jordan. He failed btw.

Tell me how it was KOBE who made it possible for LeBron to exist, Richy Rich.

[HunterSThompson]

Yikes a 7 year prime (04 and 05 don’t count you said it yourself). Sad.

that's the length of nearly every prime anyone's ever had. I guess 2010 is also sorta his prime. he was great up till that game 7

so an 8 year prime or so. about the same as any other legend that didn't take roids

[HunterSThompson]

LeBron James had nothing. No chance if not for hard work and due diligence. Now generally recognized as TOP 2. Kobe grew up with money and tried to copy Michael Jordan. He failed btw.

Tell me how it was KOBE who made it possible for LeBron to exist, Richy Rich.

without Kobe, tmac and garnett proving highschoolers can be trusted and turn into greats without college influence then lebrons never given the pre draft ranking he got. people woulda just scoffed at his production and said it's cause hes playing kids half his size with nowhere near his athleticism.

lebron falls down the draft order and ends up on a team.where he has to prove himself like kobe did to get into the starting lineup. then maybe his raw abilities are suffocated. he probly ends up emerging the way giannis did over a longer period of time.

that's how kobe made lebron

[HunterSThompson]

people forget just how bad LeBron was his rookie year. he had a lower point per shot than Kobe after his Achilles injury in 2014

he was actually one of the worst players in the nba efficiency wise. if it were the 90s he gets benched

[RRR3]

that's the length of nearly every prime anyone's ever had. I guess 2010 is also sorta his prime. he was great up till that game 7

so an 8 year prime or so. about the same as any other legend that didn't take roids
Even Jordan had a longer prime than that and he took off two years at his apex :oldlol:

Your much hated Shaq had a longer prime than that lmao

[SATAN]

without Kobe, tmac and garnett proving highschoolers can be trusted and turn into greats

Stopped here. You are 3ball.

[Wally450]

What a low IQ thread.

[Manny98]

No he's not at all top ten

Kawhi
Paul George
LeBron
Davis
Luka
Jokic
Curry
Lillard
Durant
Harden
Butler
Giannis
Middleton
Chris Paul
Embiid
This is already 15

Then

Trae
Tatum
Morant
Klay
Booker
Mitchell
Brown
Bam
Gobert
Poole
Simmons
Murray
Mitchell
Kyrie
...

LaMelo is not even top 30 bro
Melo is on the same level/better than the bolded

[ShawkFactory]

Melo is on the same level/better than the bolded

Like...right now?

[outofstomach]

for the 1 billionth time. literally every finals kobe played in he had a sprain/dislocation/torn ligament/fracture or was recovering from food poisoning

and also for the millionth time. every perimeter player shot worse back in the day during the finals cause the refs let way more go. even Jordan's last 3 titles were poor for his standards

every guy kobe defended in every single finals shot 35 to.40% too

reggies 2000 finals = 41%fgs
M Jackson 2000 finals = 41% fg's
iversons 2001 finals = 40%fgs
snow 2001 finals = 40%fgs
mckie 2001 finals = 31%fg's
bell 2001 finals = 30%fg's
kidds 2002 finals = 43%fg's
Hamilton 2004 finals = 40%fg's
prince 2004 finals = 38%fg's
pierce 2008 finals = 43%fg's ( finals MVP )
Rondo 2008 finals = 37%fg's
Alston 2009 finals = 36%fg's
lee 2009 finals = 37%fg's
reddick 2009 finals = 40%fg's
nelson 2009 finals = 34%fg's
pierce 2010 finals = 43%fg's
ray 2010 finals = 36%fg's
tony allen 2010 finals = 33%fg's


enough. this subject is so damn repetitive
why did no one respond to this

[RRR3]

Like...right now?
I mean he’s absolutely better than Poole lol. Who the **** thinks Poole is top 30 lmfao. For what it’s worth LaMelo is top 5 in the entire NBA in RAPTOR rating, his impact stats are killer.

[ShawkFactory]

I mean he’s absolutely better than Poole lol. Who the **** thinks Poole is top 30 lmfao. For what it’s worth LaMelo is top 5 in the entire NBA in RAPTOR rating, his impact stats are killer.

I mean yea but that’s...probably it. He’s still too inconsistent with his jumper and on D to make a huge impact every night.

[RRR3]

I mean yea but that’s...probably it. He’s still too inconsistent with his jumper and on D to make a huge impact every night.
He is factually making a huge impact every night tho :confusedshrug:

He’s certainly been better than Tatum thus far and he’s definitely a better floor raiser than Booker, Brown, Murray or Mitchell already. I think there’s also a good chance he’ll be more valuable than Ben and Rudy in the playoffs. I’m super high on LaMelo. He’s just a stud.

[HunterSThompson]

Even Jordan had a longer prime than that and he took off two years at his apex :oldlol:

Your much hated Shaq had a longer prime than that lmao


what? Jordan's prime was 88 to 93

he wasn't nearly as good during during 2nd three peat. he won mvps due to his popularity but it was obvious he was past his prime

if we're just talking elite seasons then kobe has more. 11 first team all nbas to Jordan's 10

[HunterSThompson]

Stopped here. You are 3ball.

glad you realized I was right

[tontoz]

I don't have a strong opinion on Lamelo one way or the other but his 2pt% of 44% is pretty weak.

[HunterSThompson]

I don't have a strong opinion on Lamelo one way or the other but his 2pt% of 44% is pretty weak.

1998 mvp jordan =54%ts

luka doncic this year =54%ts

lamelo ball this year = 54%ts

[tontoz]

1998 mvp jordan =54%ts

luka doncic this year =54%ts

lamelo ball this year = 54%ts

Not really relevant to what i posted.

First of all the 90s aren't comparable to today and Jordan didn't shoot 3s much. He did routinely shoot over 50% on 2s.

Secondly Luka had a TS of 58.7% last year in spite of spamming tough, contested 3s . Luka is currently shooting 51.8% on 2s, 56.7% last year.

Lamelo is taking a lot of 3s and shooting them well but both he and Lonzo seem to struggle inside the arc for whatever reason. I havent watched them enough to know why. Lamelo is shooting 44% on 2s which is pretty lame but similar to Lonzo.

[GrayGoat]

Jordan Poole is much better

[HunterSThompson]

Not really relevant to what i posted.

First of all the 90s aren't comparable to today and Jordan didn't shoot 3s much. He did routinely shoot over 50% on 2s.

Secondly Luka had a TS of 58.7% last year in spite of spamming tough, contested 3s . Luka is currently shooting 51.8% on 2s, 56.7% last year.

Lamelo is taking a lot of 3s and shooting them well but both he and Lonzo seem to struggle inside the arc for whatever reason. I havent watched them enough to know why. Lamelo is shooting 44% on 2s which is pretty lame but similar to Lonzo.

how is true shooting% not relevant to your 2pt fg% point. theyre efficiency statistics. There is literally nothing more relatable

[HunterSThompson]

Jordan Poole is much better

he isn't even a better shooter and that's all Poole does

[ShawkFactory]

how is true shooting% not relevant to your 2pt fg% point. theyre efficiency statistics. There is literally nothing more relatable

Because he’s shooting really well from 3. What if that slumps?

[tontoz]

how is true shooting% not relevant to your 2pt fg% point. theyre efficiency statistics. There is literally nothing more relatable


Because i didn't mention TS. I only mentioned his 2pt% which is low just like his brother. Top 10 players don't have 2pt% that low.

Doncic already has 2 full seasons scoring a lot of points with good efficiency (58%+ TS). Lamelo hasn't.

[SATAN]

glad you realized I was right

Moses Malone, Shawn Kemp...

Casual.

[RRR3]

what? Jordan's prime was 88 to 93

he wasn't nearly as good during during 2nd three peat. he won mvps due to his popularity but it was obvious he was past his prime

if we're just talking elite seasons then kobe has more. 11 first team all nbas to Jordan's 10
Lying meltdown.