David Aldridge: Expect Significant Roster Adjustments in NOLA

You can tell when Lonzo is dialed in and playing with confidence, and when he's not.
When he's not, he doesnt' belong in the NBA.
WHen he does, he's an important piece to a team that can help them win.

ANyone that has watched him all season can probably tell if he's going to make or miss a three the second it leaves his hand. It's plain to see when he shoots with confidence.

I'm weary of reports where sources are body language experts.

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"People down in Orlando tell me Lonzo Ball looked like he’d checked out the whole time the Pels were there

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Isn't that just his normal demeanor? He looks checked out perpetually

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and that they expect some significant roster adjustments in New Orleans before next season

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That may be true, but Lonzo to me is not part of that equation. He's only 22 and getting better, despite him shitting the bed in the bubble.

Good he’s too inconsistent with his shot. Though yes he can improve he just has way too much to improve on as well for me to justify re-signing him for the money he thinks he’ll want. Can’t shoot free throws, on ball defense is pedestrian, can’t make lay ups, makes dumb passes.

if we move a bunch of players but keep Gentry, I dont know if I'll be able to watch next year

I'm beginning to think the Pels used this season to up Lonzo's trade value. And prior to the bubble you would say they accomplished it. I still think they did after the bubble. Lonzo and Jrue won't be here when we hit our championship years. I don't know if we start the major roster changes in this abbreviated offseason or not, but I wouldn't be surprised. Fire Gentry. Trade Lonzo now for future picks. Trade Jrue at the deadline next season for the same. Wait until Zion and BI have matured together and then use our enormous draft capital and get 1 or 2 more stars because we will have enough ammo to do so