It feels like Ball can find a teammate from almost anywhere on the floor. Positive recent indicators in regards to development and utility of floaters. With the NBA draft now just hours away, the final questions about LaMelo Ball and the rest of the prospects will, at least temporarily, fall to the wayside as teams make their decisions. The touch he shows on floaters and career 82% free throw percentage leaves room for optimism, but his inability to buy a basket at times this season in the half court was discouraging. Woo talks about Ball’s floor and I agree. With the NBA draft now just hours away, the final questions about LaMelo Ball and the rest of the prospects will, at least temporarily, fall to the wayside as teams make their decisions. Shooting: 8. His lack of awareness at times on defense limits his grade here, though. Five NBA scouts come together to form a consensus opinion on the top 50 prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft. 1 draft pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Report: LaMelo Ball solidified spot in top three after 'strong workouts' for teams, LOOK: LaMelo Ball photographed leaving gym with former NBA player Jalen Rose, WATCH: LaMelo Ball buries three-pointer, stares down Raptors bench, Lonzo Ball to start for Pelicans in preseason opener against Miami Heat, Josh Hart discusses Lonzo Ball's improvement in Pelicans training camp, LaVar Ball calls Detroit Pistons 'raggedy as hell' after team waives LiAngelo Ball, Stan Van Gundy expects to play Pelican starters 30 minutes in preseason opener, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The team’s best 3-point threat, Tim Coenraad, shot just 37.4% from 3. LaMelo Ball of the Illawarra Hawks brings the ball up during their game against the Sydney Kings in the Australian Basketball League in Sydney, Sunday, … 1 overall to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated mocks Ball at No. According to WearTesters, the Clyde All-Pros are the third model in the Clyde cycle, following the Clyde Hardwood and Clyde Court. 1 on their big board and mocked No. LaMelo Ball’s NBA future remains murky thanks to the unusual path he has taken. Ball also has a tendency to get stuck on screens/unable to get around them, and this is a problem heading into the NBA. - Has a chance to be an adequate defender due to his combination of terrific size, quick feet and instincts, particularly when he’s playing with energy. In the past, floater would on occasion resemble a set shot; during others, would feature a double-clutch and inconsistent wrist extension. Lamelo Ball Scouting Report. So, Ball can at least be versatile from that point of view but not as effective off of the ball offensively without a decent outside shot. Maybe not a great defender but he can be passable. We’ve looked at some of this from an offensive rebounding perspective but can get the job done defensively too. Despite the extended layoff, Ball hardly missed a beat, save for his struggles shooting the ball. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Can’t make this stuff up, guys. Finally, Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated mocks Ball at No. “LaMelo is a very dangerous choice. His lack of shooting right now makes him a little more difficult to be as effective off-ball right now but not impossible given his handles, penetration and playmaking. It goes without saying LaMelo Ball is a top prospect in this draft. Shot just 46% from 2-point range and 25% from 3. Ball is placed in corner — again, noting, away from the action — and when the pick-and-roll is executed out front and the ball-handler turns the corner on Ball’s side of the court, it’s on him to make some sort of effort to rotate...or do anything really. High School. 2 pick — will want him to be the primary ball-handler. Ball initially does a good job sticking with his man on the drive but ends up committing the foul at the rim, plus the bucket: For much of this next possession, Ball does well to stick with the ball-handler — including getting around the screen — but his final effort as the bump occurs and his closeout/contest is poor and the shot is made: As for plays that go wrong from the off, this time Ball is beaten on the drive but is bailed out by the help defense behind him: On this possession, Ball is a little all over the place as he misreads his show — leaving his man in the process — and the attempted recovery is judged poorly too as he gets his angles wrong and fouls on the three-point shot which is hit: On the drive off of the pick-and-roll, Ball commits the foul and is unable to prevent the bucket from being made, count the bucket and the foul for the three-point play: A lot of the film would point to Ball being a bad defender but he can show flashes of positives on the defensive end (other than the steals). Quality Post. James Wiseman Scouting Report 2021 Draft. Then again, Hawks President of Basketball Operations Travis Schlenk has very much created a side that’s more suited to scoring buckets than preventing them. LaMelo Ball has a great feel for the game and oftentimes utilizes his Basketball IQ on impressive coast-to-coast runs, creating transition points after steals. Nathan Jawai is a man-mountain — there’s absolutely nothing Ball would’ve been able to do if his teammate was beaten. Starting off, Ball gets hit with the screen, is unable to get back to his man and the open three-pointer is attempted: Again, Ball gets pinned by the (good, to be fair) screen and the end result in another open three-point look: On the wing, Ball, again, is set back by the screen and this time the three-pointer is made as Ball is unable to recover in time: There are defensive sequences that Ball initially starts well but can’t complete...and then others that just go wrong from the start. In July, Newton listed the condo for $2.9 million. Defensively, I’m still having a hard time coming to a conclusion... Ball possesses good size and length, decent enough athleticism and solid foot-speed but there’s a reason Illawarra seemed to deploy him more off of the ball than on the ball. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. “Can he embrace being the best defender he can be? Likewise, another fair critique was about his defense. His return to … “He’s every bit of a teenager; there is no maturity about him. LaMelo LaFrance Ball (* 22. His defense will make things a little tougher for a team’s defense in his rookie season (like the majority of rookies) but assuming he lands with a lottery team I don’t think that’s going to be a problem, really. LaMelo Ball received his first taste of NBA action in Charlotte Hornets first pre-season game against the Toronto Raptors. 1 overall draft pick. Even if Ball’s shooting doesn’t ever materialize, I think his floor is NBA rotation player/secondary playmaker/backup point guard somewhere. I found it difficult to evaluate Ball defensively, largely because he was deployed off of the ball defensively for many stretches. Honestly, the crowd loved him. Sucht man einen Spieler mit riesigem Potential, der als primärer Ballhandler und Playmaker die Offense zukünftig dirigieren soll, ist Ball wahrscheinlich ein heißer Kandidat. What is also a concern is his effort at times, it was a little too easy for opponents at times and that was partly due to Ball’s — at times — lax nature. - Has elite size for a point guard at 6-foot-7. It’d be extremely fun to watch on the court but probably not viable defensively or in crunch time where Ball is probably on the bench, though the extra creation he could possibly offer would help relieve Young in many ways. But if Ball makes it to No. Bogut is a former No. Micro-movements with lower body would often alter trajectory. Excellent rebounder for a guard. He isn’t blessed with great athleticism but his advanced skill level makes up for his athletic shortcomings and his size for position is a big plus. So am I concerned about Ball’s overall efficiency in the NBA? Pluses 1. Sign up for the Lonzo Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. That has to be a strong factor when it comes to Ball’s stock — he showed an awful lot for 18 years old that cannot be ignored. The questions about Ball, specifically, have varied to wild degrees ahead of the draft. Ball is a crowd-pleaser with his deep range and flashy passing. that, like his brother, means that even though he isn’t a knockdown three-point shooter — though Lonzo shot 37.5% from three on over six attempts per game in his third season — LaMelo can still have a role in the NBA. The NBA league office has informed teams that they are not permitted to scout practices involving projected 2020 top-10 draft picks LaMelo Ball and RJ Hampton this season, a source told ESPN. Will that change in the NBA? 3 overall. I do think he’ll be helped by the fact he, more than likely, won’t get the chance to hoist six threes a game in the NBA, certainly not some of the ones he took last year, so his shot selection from outside will be better in the NBA (unless he ends up with, say, maybe the Hornets). He possesses good feel on floaters and runners, he’s good off of the dribble, he’s good coming off of screens, he’s good in the open court/transition and his handle is, I think, fantastic. Speaking of a fit in the NBA... Ball is unquestionably better on the ball than he is off of it. Doesn’t have the strength to finish what he does create around the basket. However, this scout also thinks the youngest Ball brother is risky because his older brother’s shooting mechanics needed to be fixed, which, in essence, rubs off on LaMelo. Two floors above the condo in the same building is Hornets owner Michael Jordan. Some of them don’t carry much weight, like the ones questioning his maturity. At the NBA level, he’ll likely have both. Will be one of the youngest players picked in the first round. (Brent Lewin/Getty Images) His … As a reminder, I look at these excerpts from these outlets as one of the last things I do during this process. He’s talented enough from a scoring and playmaking perspective (!!) Will he fall? I expect Ball will be a turnstile defensively to begin his NBA career and if he can ever get to league average on defense, I’d honestly call that a success. For the Atlanta Hawks at No. His last game was on Nov. 31, 2019, for the Illawarra Hawks. LaMelo Ball is one of the top prospects in the upcoming 2020 NBA draft this October. On the positive side, teams looked at Ball’s offensive game and saw plenty to like. I think in pick-and-roll scenarios with his quickness and handles but I can see where Givony would be coming from in a 1-vs-1 setting, especially late game. 6-6, 180 | Class of 2019 . Rather, Ball chose to go ply his craft in the Australian Basketball League. While the Hornets ended a nine-month layoff between games, Ball's break lasted over a year. He’s very capable in pick-and-roll, in the open court and unselfish too. However, naturally, his three-point shooting is the big question mark. Or will he be traded? PG, Illawarra Hawks. It’ll be a big ‘summer’ for Schlenk with regards building his roster for next season. #2020 Draft #LaMelo Ball #Spencer Pearlman 2020 Draft, Design. The upside is present in that regard, but how Ball applies himself I think might be the biggest key to any defensive success. He brought a lot of excitement to the NBL and to the Illawarra Hawks. Archived. - Won’t turn 19 until well after the draft. The 19-year-old made some dazzling moves, picking out his teammates at will, but failed to convert his chances. With the right coaching and personal application, Ball could maybe reach that level and maybe more if things really work out, because he has many of the tools needed to be a solid defender. His full-court, one-handed assist to... Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Meet some of the first Americans to get the vaccine, Russian leader Vladimir Putin congratulates Joe Biden on winning election. LaMelo Ball. Like many of you, I have followed the Ball Family and the Big Baller Brand for the past few seasons. It’ll be interesting to see how NBA defenses treat Ball — it certainly won’t help that, for now, opponents can back off of Ball and test him to let it fly from range. I still strongly believe Ball has the most upside as a shot creator in this class, which is why he sits at No. In addition, per ESPN draft analyst, Jonathan Givony, scouts in Australia are "raving about the poise and maturity" Ball has exhibited. LaMelo Ball: A Scouting Report This video breaks down LaMelo’s unique skill set and big-league potential By Jonathan Tjarks and Isaac Lee Aug 21, 2020, 12:23pm EDT Ball was given so many offensive duties with the Hawks that he took many defensive possessions off. Woo talks about the idea of the Hornets trading this pick and Ball, and Vecenie also talked about this at length when he mocked Ball at first overall. Shoots jumpers with unorthodox mechanics, including a two-handed release while kicking out his legs. Ball just possesses so much more quality and confidence (evidenced by his flair) when it comes to shot creation than Hayes, who is solid don’t get me wrong. Starting with ESPN, they rank Ball second on their ‘Best Available’ list, with Jonathon Givony having this to say about Ball, starting with his strengths. LaMelo is already a transcendent passer at the age of 19 and has the potential to be one of the best passers in NBA, with the No.3 draft pick showcasing … Share this article share tweet text email link Jacob Rude . Ball will surely be selected inside the top-3, but will he go top overall? (Rick Rycroft / Associated Press) LaMelo Ball sat on a couch Tuesday during a videoconference, a cellphone never too far from his hands and his attention never too focused on the questions about his workouts or his … Ball wore the Puma Clyde All-Pro sneaker, one of the featured basketball sneakers for Puma. Already has some impressive moments rotating for steals and contesting shots around the basket. Hayes might end up outperforming where he’s drafted but Ball is so much more of a sure thing heading into this draft than Hayes is in basically every area with the exception of defense. One night prior on Thursday, Kyle Kuzma also wore the Clyde All-Pro shoes in the Lakers' preseason debut against the Clippers while Danny Green wore them in his Sixers debut. LaVar Ball talks a lot, and fair amount of nonsense at that, but when he says, “But I do know for a fact that ‘Melo brings a crowd and he wins, so if you can get the guy that can entertain, and win, and put people in the seats, that’s what you start your program with,” he’s telling the absolute truth in regards the entertainment factor he brings. NBA scouts question LaMelo Ball's 'weird release,' maturity ahead of 2020 NBA draft. If you missed anything from Part 1 of our LaMelo Ball scouting report, please click here. We’ll try to put something together to take away. Illawarra’s LaMelo Ball drives for a layup around Sydney’s Andrew Bogut during an Australian Basketball League game Nov. 17, 2019. But Ball’s live-dribble game as a passer and his ability to gain separation is much stronger than anyone else in this class. Not a ton, because he’s crafty and capable inside the arc (minus a few poor shots at the rim from time to time), I don’t think he’s taking six threes a game and I don’t think he’ll take some of the shots he took in Australia. Relies on a lot of tough floaters and other difficult attempts inside the arc. On this possession, Ball is not involved in the on-ball action defensively but when the pressure on the ball-handler is extended the ball is panically sent forward and Ball swoops in for the steal: Again, Ball is away from the on-ball action defensively but on the entry pass, Ball is able to get in front and extend to knock the ball away and comes up with the steal. LaMelo LaFrance Ball (born August 22, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Has been maligned at times for his work ethic and level of focus. How many defensive possessions did we look at where Ball wasn’t at the forefront of the defense, tucked away in one of the corners? He makes everyone around him better and that’s the mark of a great facilitator. Givony goes into some detail about the mechanical flaws of Ball’s three-point shot that I struggle to spot — so this is obviously noteworthy when it comes to Ball’s three-point shooting, which obviously needs work anyways given the percentages we’ve already talked about. By Jack Herron. Can he be humble?”. Scouts know there is something special about LaMelo's combination of positional size, athleticism and the tricks he's able to execute with his ball skills. Yes, and you’d have to be right now and you wouldn’t be doing your due diligence if you decided to overlook that. However which way you feel about this draft, Ball is a quality prospect who projects to improve an NBA franchise. He should be better defensively on the dribble and he’s prone to mental lapses. Ball can hit a three-pointer — and from range too — but has to find a way to increase the efficiency. Given his age and how few games he’s actually played, he’s very advanced and there’s every reason to buy into the upside. Close. Scouts know there is something special about LaMelo's combination of positional size, athleticism and the tricks he's able to execute with his ball skills. Maybe I’m being a little harsh on Ball’s defense there, but that’s how it feels to me right now. Nothing we haven’t discussed/looked at some point along the way here, let’s see what Givony has to say about Ball’s weaknesses. I get that some think Edwards, some think even Killian Hayes is in that mix. NBA Draft 2020 boom or bust prospects: LaMelo Ball could fall short of expectations; RJ Hampton might be steal This is a hard draft to scout, which could … Struggles to get over screens due to his lack of strength. As is always the case, the negative questions carry more focus and attention. Gifted ball handler who plays at different speeds and can make every pass with either hand, especially operating out of pick-and-roll. It’s without a doubt that LaMelo Ball will enter the 2020 draft as the most polarizing prospect. Getting star creators is the single most important thing you can find. ESPN draft consultant Mike Schmitz recently scouted the youngest Ball … While he's making waves with the Hornets both in training camp and preseason action, he's also making moves away from the court. Here, Ball does a good job sticking with the drive and prevents the penetration, meaning the ball-handler has to look elsewhere: On this defensive sequence, Ball shows effort on multiple occasions as he flies around to close down bodies and switches but can’t prevent the shot from being made: Ball is also a very good rebounder of the ball. But it’s a small peak behind the curtain as to how teams may be looking at Ball ahead of the draft. Lamelo Ball Scouting Report. LaMelo Ball is settling in nicely in Charlotte, both on and off the court. Such a player is usually forgiven for a few bad shots. Schlenk spent big to move up to select De’Andre Hunter but I’d be surprised if he burst the bank to move up again this year. His actions are age-appropriate, but I need a top-five pick to act the part of a franchise player.”, “Having a sense of entitlement is the worst thing for young players. - Indifferent defender for much of his career. https://lonzowire.usatoday.com/2020/11/18/lamelo-ball-rumors-nba-scouts-2020-draft/, Ball’s maturity questions aren’t any more glaring, LaMelo Ball: A prospect 'born' to be the No. Outside of being a 19-year old, Ball’s maturity questions aren’t any more glaring than any other teenager in the draft. Spacing will be his best friend.”, “Unbelievable offensive feel. He has a case as the most gifted playmaker in the draft, and his combination of size, handle and vision create a reasonable rotation-player floor, even if his iffy jump shot precludes him from being a star. With so much noise surrounding LaMelo Ball, it is hard to tell whether LaMelo is the real deal. He didn’t have a roll threat that created gravity either. Illawarra's LaMelo Ball drives for a layup around Sydney's Andrew Bogut during an Australian Basketball League game Nov. 17, 2019. His brother, Lonzo Ball, was the #2 overall pick for the LA Lakers in the 2017 NBA Draft. He should’ve been better than he showed, even in his shortened season. Am I worried about Ball as a three-point shooter? And now, LaMelo is being touted as a top draft pick. Let’s see where some of the prominent sports media outlets say about Ball compared to what we’ve looked at here.
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