Lonzo Ball

No. 1 Lonzo Ball Pulls Further Away From Markelle Fultz

... since 1983. Markkanen, who was raised in Jyväskylä, Finland, got the first 20-and-10 game of his career on Saturday with Zona’s 76-68 win at Washington. He went for 26 points and 13 snares in that one. It was one of the two best games of his career, most importantly because he didn’t rely on the 3-point shot to get there. Markkanen’s deep-shooting ability is what has put him on NBA draftboards as a potential top-five pick. His skillset and size are perfect for the new-era stretch-and-shoot NBA. Lauri Markkanen is a threat inside and out, and has been in the Frosh Watch since week one. Getty Images. Here are the top 10 freshman performers in college basketball from the start of the season until now. 10. Jayson Tatum, Duke. Last week: N/R. 16.4 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 2.0 APG, 48.4 2-pt%, 38.9 3-pt%, 71.4 2-pt%, 87.0 FT%, 110.1 ORtg. With three weeks to go until the final edition of the Frosh Watch, Tatum makes his season debut. In doing so, he bumps Creighton’s Justin Patton from the top 10. Tatum edges out not only ...

Lavar Ball’s Boasts About Sons, Including Ucla Star Lonzo, Draw Strong Reactions

... Golden State Warriors star. Stephen Curry , but doesn’t stop Ball’s father, La Var. “He’s going to be better than Steph Curry in the NBA ,” he  told TMZ. La Var Ball, known to be outspoken, said prior to the beginning of the. It’s probably early to say that UCLA star Lonzo Ball will be better than Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry , but doesn’t stop Ball’s father, La Var. “He’s going to be better than Steph Curry in the NBA ,” he  told TMZ. La Var Ball, known to be outspoken, said prior to the beginning of the. (Eduardo Gonzalez). “I’m gonna tell you right now, he’s better than Steph Curry to me,” La Var Ball said. “Put Steph Curry on UCLA’s team right now and put my boy on Golden State and watch what happens. I’ll double down on it again. Like I said, if I don’t know what my boy is about, I’m not going to make that statement. Steph’s going to have problems trying to guard my boy. Play one ...

Not Even Lonzo Ball Or Markelle Fultz Would Solve Mavericks' Biggest Problem

... run." They just need to hit a solid double with somebody. And that's what they've done the last couple years. Harrison Barnes turned out to be a nice get. So did Wes Matthews. Those are guys you can find. You can work with those guys, and win with those guys. Seth Curry too. But, it would help to have an anchor in there. Maybe Barnes will turn into that anchor. Maybe he'll be the 22-point scored and six-, seven-rebound guy and their rock that they can lean on. I'm not going to say like they had in Dirk Nowitzki. Nobody's ever going to be that way for this team ever again. That was something we should have all enjoyed for many many years. But, you've got to find somebody that can help. Perimeter defense and transition defense and rebounding and all that stuff is interconnected and they aren't very good at it. That's a problem. Nobody in the draft is going to come in and solve that. On Mavericks allowing youth to take over. Mavericks draft watch: Dallas' lottery odds improving; Josh Jackson one of most versatile prospects. Sefko: Are they trying to win games? In theory, yes. Everyone is trying to ...

Celtics Go Sf, Knicks Go Pg, Lakers Pick Lonzo Ball

... PF, Texas A&M. 15. Denver Nuggets: Jarrett Allen, C, Texas. 16. Detroit Pistons: Justin Patton, C, Creighton. 17. Chicago Bulls: Lauri Markkanen, PF, Arizona. 18. Indiana Pacers: Luke Kennard, SG, Duke. 19. Oklahoma City: John Collins, PF, Wake Forest. 20. Atlanta Hawks: TJ Leaf, PF, UCLA. 21. Toronto Raptors: Tyler Lydon, PF, Syracuse. 22. Portland Trail Blazers: Johnathan Motley, PF, Baylor. 23. Washington Wizards: Dwayne Bacon, SG, Florida State. 24. Utah Jazz: PJ Dozier, PG, South Carolina. 25. Orlando Magic: Tony Bradley, C, North Carolina. 26. Brooklyn Nets: Justin Jackson, SF, North Carolina. 27. Houston Rockets: Miles Bridges, SF, Michigan State. 28. Portland Trail Blazers: Terrance Ferguson, SG, USA. 29. San Antonio Spurs: Rodions Kurucs, SF, Latvia. 30. Utah Jazz: Jawun Evans, PG, Oklahoma State. 31. Atlanta Hawks: Jaron Blossomgame, SF, Clemson. 32. Phoenix Suns: Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, SG, Kansas. 33. Los Angeles Lakers: Cam ...

Lonzo Ball's Dad Says Son Will 'only Play For The Lakers

... Los Angeles Lakers. — Michael Luke (@ironmikeluke) February 25, 2017. There's nothing wrong with being a proud, supportive parent. But La Var Ball's increasingly divisive public comments could tarnish what his son is doing at UCLA — and turn the general NBA fandom against him before he even finishes his freshman season. La Var Ball said recently his son will be better than Warriors guard, two-time league MVP and NBA champion Stephen Curry. And just last week, he doubled down on his comments. “Here, put Steph Curry on UCLA’s team right now and put my boy on Golden State and watch what happens," Ball said during a Pac-12 broadcast. "I doubled down on it again. Like I said, if I don’t know what my boy is about, I’m not going to make that statement. Steph’s going to have problems trying to guard my boy. Play 1-on-1!”. Is the potential there? Of course. But it's a little soon to be mounting that kind of pressure on the kid. Worst-case ...

The Hitch In Lonzo Ball’s Shot May Affect His Nba Future

... him play. When he pulls up from midrange or 3, there’s this weird pause as he stops his dribble. Simmons: A hitch. O’Connor: Yeah, as he stops his dribble. O’Connor: As he stops his dribble he adjusts the ball in his hands and he doesn’t go straight up in his shot. And that’s what separates the Steve Nashes and the Stephen Currys of the world: They can create their dribble and create space, but they also just fire straight into their stop, and Ball isn’t at that level. La Var Ball and his three sons are trying to change basketball, one 30-foot shot at a __link__. But He Could Easily Figure It Out. Simmons: I just think when your IQ is that high on a basketball court, you’re going to be fine. He’ll figure it out. He might be, like, a genius. O’Connor: That’s what happened with Malcolm Brogdon. Simmons: I don’t know if Brogdon’s a genius. O’Connor: He’s pretty smart. They call him the President for a reason. Simmons: He might be a genius ...

Father Of Ucla's Lonzo Ball Says Son Will Be Better Nba Version Of Steph Curry

... in 2017. A short time later he declared that not only Lonzo, but his two sons Li Angelo and La Melo, both UCLA commits, would be one-and-done college players before bouncing to the NBA. But his latest statement is probably the wildest. When asked by TMZ what his take was on the comparisons between Lonzo and NBA stars of past and present like Jason Kidd and Steph Curry was, La Var didn’t mince words. “Man, you gotta compare somebody to something,” La Var Ball said. “But you can’t compare my boy to anyone. They try. I’ll tell you this. They say he’s like Jason Kidd. But he’s taller than Jason Kidd. He jumps better than Jason Kidd. He’s longer than Jason Kidd. He’s got a better shot than Jason Kidd. How you comparing him?”. But will be as good as Steph Curry in the NBA. “Heck no!” Ball said. “He’s going to be better than Steph Curry. ...

After Lonzo Ball's Worst 20 Minutes Came A Player Of The Year Performance

... and even take the lead. With the clock winding down, Ball rose to the occasion. Lonzo Ball from wayyyyyy downtown. #SCtop 10 __link__/fzvnb Jkd Ue. — Sports Center (@Sports Center) February 10, 2017. "That's just who Lonzo is. He figures out how to win games," Alford told reporters after the game. "That's what makes him a special point guard. He has size and athleticism but people don't talk enough about his basketball IQ. That's a feel for him and I've never told him no. "Now I don't want five straight from 35 feet away, but if he makes the first four I might. But he just has that feel and I trust him. That trust started during the Australia trip and it's grown ever since. There was never any panic on our sideline or huddle.". Ball wound up with 15 points and 11 assists, but again was in control of the floor and game in a way that goes well beyond those numbers. By splitting the season series with Oregon, UCLA has maintained its spot in the Pac-12 title race and added a great win to its tournament resume. "We know March is going to be tough," Ball said after the game. "Games like this get us ready for it. February sets up March, it's perfect for it.". Lonzo Ball's time in ...