THEE OFFICIAL 2019-2020 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD: VICTORY LAP

[P C H]

Melo was averaging 20 a game in the 8th grade on a chino hills squad that was playing a national schedule then was even better as a 9th grader when Lonzo left.

Sometimes there’s noise with that but he was always legit to me

 

[wavycrocket]

Lamelo looks legit. Great pace, he’s shooting well. Like everything he does translates. He’s got some crafty stuff too.

I don’t buy RJ as a PG. I haven’t got to all his tape in Australia though but when I saw him in person he wasn’t passing to anyone outside of some dump offs

I know it’s an on the nose comp....but I get a Zach Lavine vibe from RJ...Malik Monk floor etc. Think he’s going to be that kind of guard. He’s young, but I never got the playmaking instincts and natural ball handling ability from him. He’s the goods tho.

 

[addict4sneakers]

I know it’s an on the nose comp....but I get a Zach Lavine vibe from RJ...Malik Monk floor etc. Think he’s going to be that kind of guard. He’s young, but I never got the playmaking instincts and natural ball handling ability from him. He’s the goods tho.

Zach Lavine is fair. He looks like Alec Burks to me right now which seems like hating to some but I just try to be realistic. Obviously the better version of Burks is the Lavine angle but you get what I’m saying

 

[finessence]

“Lamelo will got 2nd round”

Some NT’ers said.

He’s going top 5. Period

 

[antidope]

Speaking of Zach Lavine... He's turning the corner this year.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Speaking of Zach Lavine... He's turning the corner this year.

What does this mean?

 

[antidope]

What does this mean?

All star bid. Increased scoring while maintaining efficiency. Way more recognition around the league. A lot of faith in the kid.

 

[addict4sneakers]

Bulls need to stay healthy. I mess with Zach. I want to say they should be in the race for 8th but they’ll find a way to be awful

 

[finessence]

And Wendell Carter should be at minimum, 18 and 10, next year.

Oh, also. Kris Dunn is better than Lonzo but, that ain’t saying much...

 

[addict4sneakers]

And Wendell Carter should be at minimum, 18 and 10, next year.

I think 14/9 sounds about right. He didn’t play with Otto and barely with Lauri.

Sato
Lavine
Porter
Lauri
Carter

Looks fun on paper

 

[HIM]

Lavar can’t wait to exploit LaMelo once he gets drafted

 

[B Sox]

And Wendell Carter should be at minimum, 18 and 10, next year.

That's some high expectations

No way he gets that many attempts to put up 18 a game, IMO. I think his numbers and impact is going to be more Horford-ish, which certainly wouldn't be bad for them.

 

[Platinum State]

So Lamelo's stock rose because he played 1 game in Australia?
Ok

 

[finessence]

That's some high expectations

No way he gets that many attempts to put up 18 a game, IMO. I think his numbers and impact is going to be more Horford-ish, which certainly wouldn't be bad for them.

Shoot, he had 10 and 7. At 25 mpg. I think he’ll get close. He should easily average 10 rebounds, though.

 

[finessence]

So Lamelo's stock rose because he played 1 game in Australia?
Ok

He’s been playing against older, bigger competition, his whole life. That’s always an advantage. Playing against bigger, older guys always helps young hoopers.

And, he’s like 6’6” with length. And range. He’s worth taking a bet, off potential alone. He’s only going to get better. He’s tailor made to be in an uptempo offense. He’s going to be instant buckets.

 

[B Sox]

Shoot, he had 10 and 7. At 25 mpg. I think he’ll get close. He should easily average 10 rebounds, though.

Like addict4sneakers said though, he was doing that when they didn't have their full roster. He's probably going to be the team's 5th option. Zach and Lauri going to be putting up A LOT of shots.

 

[finessence]

Like addict4sneakers said though, he was doing that when they didn't have their full roster. He's probably going to be the team's 5th option. Zach and Lauri going to be putting up A LOT of shots.

True. I forgot about him. I hope the Bulls can rebound. Isn’t Denzel Valentine returning, also?

 

[MVP]

 

[krazy88s]

Then said "those things can change"

Also said KD will have a big voice in what happens this year

 

[VARNELL HILL]

So Lamelo's stock rose because he played 1 game in Australia?
Ok

No different than Zion leaping RJ Barrett as the top prospect after 2 scrimmages against family men in Canada.

 

[frshstunna]

Speaking of Zach Lavine... He's turning the corner this year.

He was already solid last year...wont get any recognition for improvement unless his team starts to win tho

 

[VARNELL HILL]

Minnesota really traded Lavine and Lauri for a malcontent who led them to an 8th seed.

 

[addict4sneakers]

Minnesota really traded Lavine and Lauri for a malcontent who led them to an 8th seed.

“We tried to tell them”
- us

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Minnesota really traded Lavine and Lauri for a malcontent who led them to an 8th seed.

Worse than that. They traded Zach and Lauri so they wouldn't have to give up Wiggins

 

[antidope]

It made no sense cause Lavine fit better with KAT than Wiggins ever had or will.