2020-21 NBA Offseason thread: Officially a wrap

[youngthundercat]

This has to be the most competent draft decision the Hornets have made since drafting Kemba. Ball Brothers gonna have a good year.

Aite talk to me. What you really expecting from this dude this year?

 

[B Sox]

Lamelo going to be a solid role player like his brother, just with some different strengths and weaknesses. His ability to get the rebound and push is a gift. I just don't really see the path to him being an efficient scorer in the NBA unless the jumper significantly improves. And he's probably going to suck defensively.

 

[B Sox]

Good to see Dwight Powell back.

 

[reconic supreme]

lamelo with steph would've been fun

 

[ballinsam23]

Theo Maledon playing like he belongs.

 

[art vandelay]

I know I’m in the minority on this, I’ll catch flack, but Cody Zeller isn’t a good basketball player in my opinion.

 

[youngthundercat]

Lamelo going to be a solid role player like his brother, just with some different strengths and weaknesses. His ability to get the rebound and push is a gift. I just don't really see the path to him being an efficient scorer in the NBA unless the jumper significantly improves. And he's probably going to suck defensively.

Dog. I really don’t see it with him. I don’t like guards that can’t shoot, finish or beat cats off the dribble. And let’s not talk defense.

Edit: oh that’s right Sox you know how I feel about him. I been drinking bruh. Lol

 

[reconic supreme]

Lamelo going to be a solid role player like his brother, just with some different strengths and weaknesses. His ability to get the rebound and push is a gift. I just don't really see the path to him being an efficient scorer in the NBA unless the jumper significantly improves. And he's probably going to suck defensively.

I see a lot of Jason Williams in him as well but even taller.

He def. is gonna need the right team/coach to help him reach his potential but the natural talent is there.

 

[Kinfolk]

And he's probably going to suck defensively.

He’s played 9 min and 46 seconds so far that’s a reckless conclusion to draw at this point.

All I see on D is that he’s a little lost on rotations. His size at guard is going to be an advantage because he has the quickness to stay in front of smaller players (see FVV today).

Pretty sure they’re going to demand that he attacks the rim and doesn’t settle for threes... I think he’s gonna be alright. It doesn’t hurt that that confidence isn’t lacking at all, something Zo struggles with on offense.

Let the kid play before the baseless conclusions pollute everything.

 

[QU!K]

 

[addict4sneakers]

Luka’s complaining in season mode already

 

[ill steelo]

The tall Jason Williams comp for Lamelo is going to be super accurate.

Was either you or VARNELL HILL who said it first about a year ago. That’s all I’ve seen ever since

 

[shotsrangout]

That boy Melo length gone be a PROBLEM

pause

 

[pmatic]

Malachi Flynn looks like he's ready to contribute.

He was #1 on my board for the Lakers.

 

[reconic supreme]

 

[QU!K]

Flynn > Ball

 

[B Sox]

Was either you or VARNELL HILL who said it first about a year ago. That’s all I’ve seen ever since

It was VARNELL HILL . Spot on.

 

[D StaXX]

Why isn't Melo playing?
Son rotting on the bench this half.

 

[Kinfolk]

I know I’m in the minority on this, I’ll catch flack, but Cody Zeller isn’t a good basketball player in my opinion.

What gives you the impression that you’re in the minority on this?

Or did I miss the sarcasm here?

 

[osh kosh bosh]

Probably not a great sign for Charlotte... the Raps c team is running it up against the Hornet starters.

 

[Kinfolk]

Why isn't Melo playing?
Son rotting on the bench this half.

because he “sucks defensively”

 

[B Sox]

He’s played 9 min and 46 seconds so far that’s a reckless conclusion to draw at this point.

All I see on D is that he’s a little lost on rotations. His size at guard is going to be an advantage because he has the quickness to stay in front of smaller players (see FVV today).

Pretty sure they’re going to demand that he attacks the rim and doesn’t settle for threes... I think he’s gonna be alright. It doesn’t hurt that that confidence isn’t lacking at all, something Zo struggles with on offense.

Let the kid play before the baseless conclusions pollute everything.

Baseless conclusions

You do realize this isn't the first time he's ever played basketball, correct?

 

[shotsrangout]

Why isn't Melo playing?
Son rotting on the bench this half.

he showed what he can do. no need to show off the entire arsenal.

 

[art vandelay]

Alright Lamelo. I see you.

 

[addict4sneakers]

Mixed chocolate