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Is Lonzo Ball’s career over?
Posted on 4/2/24 at 9:53 am
Posted on 4/2/24 at 9:53 am
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Ball has not played basketball since Jan. 14, 2022, when he suffered a meniscus injury that led to extensive, ongoing complications in his left knee.
Reminds me of Brandon Roy with his knees.
I remember ESPN really hyping him up when he was with the Lakers. Making him the lead story even when he played mediocre. They were showing pictures of Lonzo guarding Kobe as if the torch was being passed and Lebron James was quoted “Lonzo does not know how great he is.”
Now Lonzo has faded away into obscurity.
This post was edited on 4/2/24 at 10:24 am
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Posted on 4/2/24 at 9:54 am to ctiger69
He didn't live up to the hype but was still a very solid player when healthy
Posted on 4/2/24 at 9:56 am to ctiger69
Didn't those dogshit shoes he was wearing contribute to his recurring leg injuries and cut his career short?
Posted on 4/2/24 at 9:58 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
When he was traded to New Orleans the hype train came to a screeching halt.
But a career 11.9 point average is mediocre.
But a career 11.9 point average is mediocre.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 9:58 am to ctiger69
I thought i saw where he was back running and doing basketball activities gearing up for next season.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 9:59 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
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He didn't live up to the hype but was still a very solid player when healthy
Solid player for sure, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Not great, but if you have prolific scorers he's a good fit as a defender, rebounder, and facilitator.
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His FT % is still mind blowing for a guard
I think it's like 55% for his career. This post was edited on 4/2/24 at 10:00 am
Posted on 4/2/24 at 10:01 am to ctiger69
A lot more to basketball than a ppg average. He was a good all around point guard and a really nice defender. Had his limitations but still a very good pro and would have kept improving if not for the injuries
Posted on 4/2/24 at 10:03 am to CatfishJohn
free throws dont sell big baller shoes brah
Posted on 4/2/24 at 10:11 am to ctiger69
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Now Lonzo has faded away into obscurity.
Great genetics for availability is the best gift an athlete has. The Greg Odens of the NBA quickly comes to mind. Ball's career makes me think about Gilbert Arenas personally. Love him or hate him, when they got on the court you knew they had the "it" factor. But injuries just wouldn't allow it. From Bill Walton to Bernard King, to John Wall, the list is just too doggone long.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 10:16 am to ctiger69
He was a decent player, and I still think he was improving before all of this started happening.
But his NBA career is over. He may be able to go overseas and play, but his knees will be too shot to be an effective NBA player anymore.
But his NBA career is over. He may be able to go overseas and play, but his knees will be too shot to be an effective NBA player anymore.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 10:16 am to bamameister
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Gilbert Arenas
I can’t remember off the top of my head but didn’t he have a stretch of games one season where he averaged over 40 points and had a 60 point game as well?
Posted on 4/2/24 at 10:22 am to Paul Allen
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I can’t remember off the top of my head but didn’t he have a stretch of games one season where he averaged over 40 points and had a 60 point game as well?
He could score the ball. Both John Wall and Gilbert Arenas were on the fast track to HOF status.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 10:24 am to ctiger69
Memba when Lavar was peddling Lonzo’s “first” signature show for Big Baller Brand? I memba.
LOL!
LOL!
Posted on 4/2/24 at 10:32 am to VADawg
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Didn't those dogshit shoes he was wearing contribute to his recurring leg injuries and cut his career short?
Doubtful. Gabe Landeskog has the same injury and he’s been rehabbing for a while too.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 11:00 am to ctiger69
Y'all ever seen how bow legged Lavar is? The knee genetics is not favorable to that family.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 12:12 pm to Hermit Crab
What ever happened to the Dad, you don’t hear anything from that goofball anymore.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 12:35 pm to lsuwins3
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What ever happened to the Dad, you don’t hear anything from that goofball anymore.
He was doing ESPN talk shows until he said something kind of flirty to a female journalist live on tv and then they gave him the axe.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 12:42 pm to ctiger69
Sucks. Lonzo seemed like a good dude and was nothing but class as a Pelican.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 1:02 pm to ctiger69
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Reminds me of Brandon Roy with his knees.
I remember ESPN really hyping him up when he was with the Lakers. Making him the lead story even when he played mediocre. They were showing pictures of Lonzo guarding Kobe as if the torch was being passed and Lebron James was quoted “Lonzo does not know how great he is.”
Now Lonzo has faded away into obscurity.
If he was able to stay healthy he probably would have had a very good NBA career and maybe even made an all star game or two.
He improved a shitton in NOLA and was becoming a Rondo who could shoot.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 1:19 pm to ctiger69
Bro is just collecting checks like Ben Simmons
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