WELCOME TO THE BALL ERA

[RobToxin]

For Lakers fans sake, hope the apple fell way far from the tree.

Because if Lonzo is anything like his daddy, you just drafted one drama queen, crybaby bitch.

LaVar called for tech, pulls AAU team off court

 

[TJL]

For Lakers fans sake, hope the apple fell way far from the tree.

Because if Lonzo is anything like his daddy, you just drafted one drama queen, crybaby bitch.

LaVar called for tech, pulls AAU team off court

He's not anything like Lavar, we all already knew and know that lmao

 

[DJ Fieri]

For Lakers fans sake, hope the apple fell way far from the tree.

Because if Lonzo is anything like his daddy, you just drafted one drama queen, crybaby bitch.

LaVar called for tech, pulls AAU team off court

He's nothing like his dad.....he'll be a HOF'er in the next 5-6 years.

 

[DJ Fieri]

There are a couple of things you're missing though.

First, a big part of the reason his shooting percentage was so low was because he shot poorly his first 2 games, especially the first game when he shot 2-15. In the other games he played, he shot at around 50%. Because of the small number of games played in the summer league, those first 2 games have a bigger impact on his overall shooting percentage than they would over a larger sample size.

Second, he may very well shoot a decent percentage. Pretty much anyone who saw Magic play, knows he was not a good outside shooter, especially early in his career. Yet, he shot 53% from the field as a rookie. The reason was because the majority of his shots were close to the basket.

Lonzo's shots will likely be very similar to Magic's rookie year in that most will come off of drives to the basket or wide open shots where his form and slow release won't be as much of a factor.

So, like Magic, Lonzo may well shoot a decent percentage, but it won't be because he's a great shooter. It'll be because of drives to the basket and getting left wide open.

This, that first game skewed his overall shooting %.

 

[bksballer89]

He's nothing like his dad.....he'll be a HOF'er in the next 5-6 years.

In the next 5-6 years?

 

[DJ Fieri]

In the next 5-6 years?

You missed the sarcasm?

 

[bksballer89]

You missed the sarcasm?

Yeah. Sarcasm detector is off on Sundays

 

[TJL]

You missed the sarcasm?

I missed it as well, I absolutely agree that he'll be a HOF'er in 5-6 years though.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

For Lakers fans sake, hope the apple fell way far from the tree.

Because if Lonzo is anything like his daddy, you just drafted one drama queen, crybaby bitch.

LaVar called for tech, pulls AAU team off court

You under-estimate the genius of Lavar Ball far to much - Lavar is considerably older and he knows that he can use is age, job skills to be an asshole and get away with it. I had people that did that tell me when I was 17 that "couldn't to the same thing because I too young to get away with it". All you haters in here need to get used to the concept that there is a new sheriff in town for the Lakers and they are upwards bound

 

[PhillyGreen]

You under-estimate the genius of Lavar Ball far to much - Lavar is considerably older and he knows that he can use is age, job skills to be an asshole and get away with it. I had people that did that tell me when I was 17 that "couldn't to the same thing because I too young to get away with it". All you haters in here need to get used to the concept that there is a new sheriff in town for the Lakers and they are upwards bound

Lavar Ball is anything but a genius. While I think he is a pompous ass I would not use his personality to determine if I thought he was a marketing genius or not. There are a lot of assholes in the business world. He is no different than the rest. He is relevent because he has a big mouth not because he knows anything about marketing. He is only relevent because of Lonzo. He used his sons name to catapult himself and while it has initial success it will not be long term.

The crap he pulled at the AAU game shows he is a bitter person he is angry over his lack of success. However.......that shit only works in the amateur world. The Lakers won't tolerate his antics.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Lavar Ball is anything but a genius. While I think he is a pompous ass I would not use his personality to determine if I thought he was a marketing genius or not. There are a lot of assholes in the business world. He is no different than the rest. He is relevent because he has a big mouth not because he knows anything about marketing. He is only relevent because of Lonzo. He used his sons name to catapult himself and while it has initial success it will not be long term.

And you wouldnt ever help your son out like that?

 

[PhillyGreen]

And you wouldnt ever help your son out like that?

All he has done so far was cost Lonzo money. Lonzo did not need his help. He was a guaranteed top 3 pick before Lavar opened his big mouth.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

All he has done so far was cost Lonzo money. Lonzo did not need his help. He was a guaranteed top 3 pick before Lavar opened his big mouth.

I dont think you know enough of his personal to make that statement. You have nothing to band it up. Come back with numbers and documentation that proves your claims

 

[trojanfan12]

Lavar Ball is anything but a genius. While I think he is a pompous ass I would not use his personality to determine if I thought he was a marketing genius or not. There are a lot of assholes in the business world. He is no different than the rest. He is relevent because he has a big mouth not because he knows anything about marketing. He is only relevent because of Lonzo. He used his sons name to catapult himself and while it has initial success it will not be long term.

The crap he pulled at the AAU game shows he is a bitter person he is angry over his lack of success. However.......that shit only works in the amateur world. The Lakers won't tolerate his antics.

Agree with most of this. I will say though, that whatever the reason, Lavar has attracted a lot of attention and money to himself and his son.

Personally, I think he could have accomplished the same thing with a lot less of the over the top nonsense, but one thing that is for sure, it has worked to some degree.

It may not be marketing genius, but there's a method to his madness.

I agree re: the Lakers. He has quieted down significantly since Lonzo was drafted. On the day of Lonzo's introductory presser, Lavar got himself in front of some microphones, started talking his talk and found himself quickly whisked away to some other room and out of the spotlight.

Really haven't heard a lot from him since. lol

 

[PhillyGreen]

I dont think you know enough of his personal to make that statement. You have nothing to band it up. Come back with numbers and documentation that proves your claims

I recally a highly publicized story about Lavar's demands for Nike. He as asking for something no player has ever gotten. So I can easily say he cost Lonzo a Nike contract.

 

[PhillyGreen]

It may not be marketing genius, but there's a method to his madness.

He is smart, I will give him that but he is not even remotely close to being a genius as True Lakers Fan suggests.

Lavar saw the opportunity to make himself known and did just that. In fact he was so well known that you could not turn on ESPN without him becoming a topic of discussion. He was all over social media and the news. In that aspect he was very smart. In the end he screwed it all up. He will not even come close to the money he had hoped he could get. The BBB will probably have a good following among Laker fans but nationwide it will be a flop.

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

For Lakers fans sake, hope the apple fell way far from the tree.

Because if Lonzo is anything like his daddy, you just drafted one drama queen, crybaby bitch.

LaVar called for tech, pulls AAU team off court

I love how all you Lavar haters spend your time online talking about him rather than with your family. And wonder why he is still relevant? Look at the man in the mirror.

 

[PhillyGreen]

I love how all you Lavar haters spend your time online talking about him rather than with your family. And wonder why he is still relevant? Look at the man in the mirror.

ROTFLMAO is This the best you got? What is your excuse?

FTR Lavar is not relevant. He is actually comic relief.....someone who's 15 minutes are almost up.

 

[shopson67]

So I can easily say he cost Lonzo a Nike contract.

I wouldn't say so just yet. His shoe roulette this summer was for a reason...amp up the competition between the brands.

 

[shopson67]

ROTFLMAO is This the best you got? What is your excuse?

FTR Lavar is not relevant. He is actually comic relief.....someone who's 15 minutes are almost up.

Maybe temporarily....until LaMelo hits UCLA. Could be even sooner if LiAngelo surprises at UCLA this fall.