Hoops

Lamelo Ball is the real deal

If Lamelo stays the full season, he will take out the NBL MVP award. Guaranteed.

Ball ranked number one and Hampton number five in latest ESPN draft. Both should go very close to around those positions.

If Ball gets the MVP then we’re basically telling the US that we’re a shit league where even a promising youngster will be a stand-out.

You’re dreaming.

^^^^
Lmao.

Homicide is just happy that a prediction of his came true. Batting at .001 now.

Hard to know as the commentators rarely mention his age - I think 18.

The box score on my NBL app is still saying 25/12/10

The NBL updates box scores after they've reviewed the score sheets and, I believe, video of the games. As of Sunday morning, NBL box score is saying 25/12/9.

That's an impressive stat line and whether it's a triple double or not is about arbitrary labels.

Arrogance will stop him or mould him to be great. He takes outrageous shots with no regard for team mates or state of the game. If he was on a good team he would be taking those shots because he, team, oach fans ,c would be worried about winning. Doesn't matter playing for Hawks. Every competitive game is a win for them. Every win is like the second coming. No player is bigger than the game!

The NBL app box score says 25/12/10

Unfortunately no TD for LaMelo he finished on 9 assists.

https://nbl.com.au/games/1307444

Not a good look for the NBL when they're still advertising he got a TD.

Still 25, 12, 9 is a great effort.

"Lot quicker and better handles than Simmons."

Slow your roll there champ. He is a top 5 pick, maybe top 3 if he keeps his current form. But Simmo is a very, very fast human being at 6'10". Plus he doesn't get ripped very often.

Melo is awesome, and I am enjoying watching him play. But lets not get ahead of ourselves here.

His handles are amazing. Or at least I thought they were until he got picked by Henry!

Shooting is the easiest skill to learn. He'll be fine if he's got the work ethic, which I think he does based on his overall improvement this season.

Lot quicker and better handles than Simmons.

In his defense, a handful of his shots were desperation ones late in quarters and shot clocks that he was kind if forced to take.

No doubt he is Top 3-5, but that shooting of his, is a genuine issue. At NBA level he will be exposed, he does have a lot of time to get it sorted though.

Jesus, 10/28!? The scouts will be concerned with that aspect regardless.

Guys, he’s 18. Wanted to point this out.

Also koberulz, were all impressed with your knowledge of yesteryear, but think the initial back to back comment was in relation to the 40min format.

25 points on 28 shots.

Greatness.

The first player EVER to get back to back triple doubles in the NBL

It needs mentioning because you would not believe it if you didn’t see it. Simmons went pick one and he not in this league. Once again the kid is 18.

He is 18? No way! The commentators never mentioned that fact.... :)

and in a 40 minute game*

First ever NBL back to back triple double? and in 40 a minute game!

He would have had another 4+ assist with half decent teammates

I agree with the initial post, get to watch Ball while you can. He’s 18 is only going to get better.

Without ball, they can’t do anything.
Brooks could create for himself.

Anyone that doubts he is a great player is just hating him for the sake of hating him, much like lebron haters. Just enjoy it ffs...

His career just ended before it began with that rejection holy moly

1/7 threes lol