I can't wait to see how good he does this season. Could be the huge xfactor this team will need. People act like how Chino Hills play was shit. Still doesn't change the fact that the 29th pick out plays the 3rd pick 2 games in a row. Would they even withstand someone like Lavar Ball? A subreddit dedicated for NBA news and discussion. 9:34 p.m. - The Hornets are hanging around but the Raptors are still keeping distance. The Hornets came out sloppy on the defensive end, allowing some really easy looks for the Raptors. NBA Draft expert Rashad Phillips tells Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson that Raptors want LaMelo Ball, want to create 76ers, Warriors, Ben Simmons trade. They lost 111-108. After a LaMelo Ball triple makes it a six-point game, Chris Boucher gets a tip-in to go to put the Raptors back up eight points. There have been questions about where Ball’s youngest brother could land. Minnesota has a soft culture. I used to think the whole “victim complex” that r/NBA says Raps fans have was overblown, but damn do we live up to it. During our absence, the Charlotte Hornets have both won and lost games. After an impressive debut game that didn’t feature any scoring, LaMelo Ball flipped the script for his second preseason game. Gotta stop this victim mentality. LaMelo Ball (14 points, 11 assists) and PJ Washington (20 points, 11 rebounds) notched double doubles, but the Charlotte Hornets couldn’t complete the come back over the Toronto Raptors and their 20 made 3-pointers. Chris is stepping up in the process as well. I like Raps ball. facebook twitter reddit link A night after falling one assist shy of his first career triple-double, LaMelo Ball wouldn't be denied Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks. Latest on Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. Here’s what we talk about. Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors#nba #nbaseason #LaMeloBall With the victory, the Raptors improve to 3-8 on the season. New centers have some work cut out for them, but I think they'll fit into a great role with our bad-ass Guards. In the Charlotte Hornets’ game against Toronto, Ball pulled up a … LaMelo Ball (14 points, 11 assists) and PJ Washington (20 points, 11 rebounds) notched double doubles, but the Charlotte Hornets couldn’t complete the come back over the Toronto Raptors and their 20 made 3-pointers. In the Charlotte Hornets’ game against Toronto, Ball pulled up a few feet beyond the 3 … Next up, another matchup with the Hornets on Saturday. Fast forward one week and the No. https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/video/lamelo-ball-assist-vs-toronto-025400996.html Able to put his teammates in the right positions and give them scoring opportunities, but they just don’t have the scoring capabilities. LaMelo Ball finally got on the board in terms of scoring on Monday, knocking down a three-pointer for his first unofficial basket in his NBA career. Raptors take on rookie LaMelo Ball and the Hornets: Preview, start time, and more Toronto looks to get back in the win column as they return "home" to take on an improved Hornets team. There have been rumours swirling for months about the Toronto Raptors trading up to select LaMelo Ball, a projected top pick in November's 2020 NBA Draft. We’ve been off for a few weeks, but we plan for this to come out on a weekly basis going forward. "And my coach took me out. Raptors overcome slow start, defeat Hornets as LaMelo Ball struggles Dec 13, 2020 Charlotte's LaMelo Ball tries to get past Toronto's Terence Davis II and Malachi Flynn. good thing Jalen McDaniels is better than both, Definitely. Melo got alot of his skills and habits (fast breaks, full court dimes, behind the backs, lob passes) from Chino. FRED VanVleet and LaMelo Ball are starting to prove their worth for their respective teams. LaMelo Ball is showing his range and his composure against the Toronto Raptors. Raptors take on rookie LaMelo Ball and the Hornets: Preview, start time, and more New, 11 comments Toronto looks to get back in the win column as they return “home” to … I downvoted because we shouldn't have "first half" highlight videos. It's like when we would get posts like "Zion has 11pts in the QTR!" Please select your default edition US Your default site has been set for 7 days Just like Trae his first two years. A basketball analyst estimates that Ball could land with the Toronto Raptors if … The Raptors went into half-time with a 58-51 lead, resting the starters the rest of the way as the likes of Matt Thomas, Terence Davis, and rookie Malachi Flynn led the rest of the way. I really want Boucher to stop going after every pump fake. 1.6k votes, 57 comments. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. facebook twitter reddit link. After a LaMelo Ball triple makes it a six-point game, Chris Boucher gets a tip-in to go to put the Raptors back up eight points. If positive play and trending upward counted for anything, then the Raptors would be sitting somewhere around 4-6 or 5-5 as opposed to the 2-8 they … He is a safe lottery choice in the 2020 NBA Draft. LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets) with an assist vs the Toronto Raptors, 12/14/2020 ESPN published this video item, entitled “LaMelo Ball posts double-double vs. Raptors [HIGHLIGHTS] | NBA on ESPN” – below is their description. They lost 111-108. January 16, 2021 10:17 pm. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Guys who have been in the league for years can't make those passes. There have been questions about where the youngest Ball brother could potentially land.. One basketball analyst believes that Ball could potentially land with the Toronto Raptors if they trade up for a lottery pick. Hornets vs. Raptors Recap: The good, the bad and the LaMelo Ball (Jan. 16) Share this article share tweet text email link Jacob Rude. Guys it's preseason and he is a top 3 pick who has been hyped for years, relax. The 19-year-old Ball… #NBA #Sports Flynn has a much more polished game and has played great defensively. Why everyone so mad at Lamelo? This sub needs to overcome its perceived attention deficit. Good for a chuckle then keep scrolling. LaMelo Ball is one of the most talked about basketball hopes right now. LaMelo Ball is one of the most talked-about basketball prospects right now.He is a sure lottery pick in the 2020 NBA draft. We’re no worse with our homer picks. The Raptors went into half-time with a 58-51 lead, resting the starters the rest of the way as the likes of Matt Thomas, Terence Davis, and rookie Malachi Flynn led the rest of the way. LaMelo Ball lacks skills the Toronto Raptors covet LaMelo Ball has a short track record of stats to grade him by and what stats exist are not great. It seems like most analysts and fans are acknowledging that the Raptors are a well-oiled team (and a great front office). 3 days ago. Next up, another matchup with the Hornets on Saturday. His defensive struggles, and a good guard rotation in Charlotte, is keeping his minutes down. Malachi is a baller and I’m glad we have him. Washington finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds while Terry Rozier had 22 points. I just looked at my dad and started crying." LaMelo Ball, picked third overall by the Hornets in the 2020 NBA Draft, has impressed pundits with his all-around game so far. It's stupid. But the number 61 did. I wish he’d look for his own shot a little more but I’m excited to see how he develops once he gets more and more comfortable. share. LaMelo Ball’s first three in the NBA! Malik Monk says he stayed locked in on bench by mentoring, coaching LaMelo Ball Lonzo Ball remains out with bilateral knee tendinopathy for Pelicans vs. Lakers on Friday Hornets vs. Raptors: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (Jan. 14) I have watched both games and this is definitely right. Matt Thomas' 16 points led the way as the Raptors defeated the Hornets 111-100 in their preseason opener. How about we give these 19 year olds some time before we read our tea leaves, yah?? Should be a fun season for the Raptors, leave Lamelo alone. Starting point guard Devonte' Graham's early season slump certainly did not help stymie the calls for Ball to supplant him as a starter, but head coach James Borrego never wavered. Press J to jump to the feed. LaMelo Ball posts double-double vs. Raptors [HIGHLIGHTS] | NBA on ESPN. Besides, wins matter more than tweets. Matt Thomas' 16 points led the way as the Raptors defeated the Hornets 111-100 in their preseason opener. 265k members in the torontoraptors community. He is a safe lottery choice in the 2020 NBA Draft. A subreddit for fans of the 2018-19 NBA Champion Toronto Raptors. However, LaMelo may be the most talented out of the three. Kendrick Perkins’ colleague on the ‘No Agendas’ podcast, Rashad Phillips, recently expressed his opinion on how LaMelo Ball will be drafted to the NBA. by Ryan January 17, 2021. written by Ryan January 17, 2021. Source: it appears mostly in the Kawhi debates lmao, Some Raptors fans really be having media issues, I agree. The rookie guard notched his first unofficial basket of his NBA career, a corner 3-pointer in the first quarter just in front of the Hornets’ bench. I mean it’s just a meme. Washington’s effort to tie the game in the waning seconds was off the mark as the Hornets fell. LaMelo Ball had a rough NBA debut, going scoreless and shooting 0-of-5 in 16 minutes off the bench. Jalen McDaniels. I think people needlessly complaining about Raptors fan is the other 50%. Kendrick Perkins’ colleague on the ‘No Agendas’ podcast, Rashad Phillips, recently expressed his opinion on how LaMelo Ball will be drafted to the NBA. LaMelo Ball is showing his range and his composure against the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors 29th pick went +35 on LaMelo. But as he walked to the foul line, that didn't matter. After a block on the defensive end to win the ball back for Charlotte, P.J. The kid has been a star since high school, very similar to Zion, of course the NBA (which has been trying to attract younger fans) is going to promote the shit out of him. LaMelo Ball Highlights vs Toronto Raptors shows his highlights from his first ever NBA preseason game. We get covered plenty too, by the serious NBA analysts. The podcast is back. With the victory, the Raptors improve to 3-8 on the season. ... Hornets @ Raptors Amalie Arena - Thu 1/14 Tickets as low as $22. Recap: Hornets second half comeback falls short in loss to the Raptors… I agree. Baynes will be great for us and his screen setting is going to help free up Freddy and Kyle. There have been rumours swirling for months about the Toronto Raptors trading up to select LaMelo Ball, a projected top pick in November's 2020 NBA Draft. Still think its funny he is getting highlight reels right now but its no sweat off my back. https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/video/lamelo-ball-deep-3-vs-031400914.html LaMelo Ball posts double-double vs. Raptors [HIGHLIGHTS] | NBA on ESPN HEAT at 76ERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 14, 2021 Duquesne vs. St. Bonaventure College Basketball Odds & Pick: Bet on Ugly Start in A-10 Battle That lob passing ability is so OP. All their videos aren’t available here. LaMelo Ball had 14 points and 11 assists as Charlotte played without leading scorer Gordon Heyward, who strained his left hip in Wednesday night's 104-93 loss to … Ahead of Thursday's Bell Game of the Week between the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors, one member of our NBA.com Staff watched all of LaMelo Ball's assists to this point of his rookie season. Why raptor fans so insecure, let the hornets be relevant for once. Raptors take on rookie LaMelo Ball and the Hornets: Preview, start time, and more raptorshq.com - Mitch Orsatti. Watch the highlights as Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball posts a double-double (14 points, 11 assists) vs. the Toronto Raptors. Off the bench, LaMelo Ball had 14 points, 11 assists and six rebounds. that was just how they played at Chino Hills, he was a good passer there too but he’s basically all the way pass first now lmao. save. LaMelo Ball had 11 rebounds and four assists but was held scoreless in his debut. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft has quietened that noise, delivering his best game of the season in Charlotte's 118-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks on the road. 8 comments. Cookies help us deliver our Services. NBA World Reacts To LaMelo Ball Making History. More posts from the torontoraptors community. While Lonzo Ball was a highly touted pick on his own, LaMelo’s game is more suited for the modern NBA. On LaMelo Ball, Who May One Day Impress Himself. There are ongoing rumours that the raptors may trade Lowry for Lamelo Ball. LaMelo Ball lacks skills the Toronto Raptors covet LaMelo Ball has a short track record of stats to grade him by and what stats exist are not great. However VanVleet is already the starting point guard so will Lamelo Ball be moved to the 2 or the bench? January 16, 2021 10:17 pm. His game overall right now is really limited but he might already be one of the best passers in the league. Bell Game of the Week: The five best assists from Charlotte Hornets rookie sensation LaMelo Ball so far. Is Lamelo Ball a good first pick after what we've seen his father can do? Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors#nba #nbaseason #LaMeloBall I know he's toned down a bit but he is a loud mouth who will get louder when his kid is flourishing or busting. Thankfully other people make highlights and no one gives a fuck about first half highlights lol. LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets) with an assist vs the Toronto Raptors, 12/14/2020 He has played 20 … share. “The Lamelo Ball effect: Toronto will try to trade Kyle Lowry and company to Philly, Ben Simmons to GSW, Raptors will try and move up the board and draft Lamelo Ball. LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets) with a deep 3 vs the Toronto Raptors, 01/14/2021 If Raptors trade for Lamelo Ball does he start at shooting guard? He’s been passing them rock to his bros, Okongwu and Eli Scott. The LaMelo Ball: Quiet night. A subreddit for fans of the 2018-19 NBA Champion Toronto Raptors. Malik Monk says he stayed locked in on bench by mentoring, coaching LaMelo Ball Lonzo Ball remains out with bilateral knee tendinopathy for Pelicans vs. Lakers on Friday Hornets vs. Raptors: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (Jan. 14) LaMelo Ball’s first three in the NBA! As someone who’s not really a fan of shitting on lamelo he’s still getting more coverage than Anthony Edwards who was actually the first overall pick. Coupled with him being drafted to a pitiful Charlotte Hornets franchise, he has an opportunity to put up big numbers from the start as the team’s primary ball-handler. ... help Reddit App Reddit coins Reddit premium Reddit gifts. LaMelo Ball Highlights vs Toronto Raptors shows his highlights from his first ever NBA preseason game. “I really believe that the Toronto Raptors are trying to move up in the Draft to get LaMelo Ball.”. He is pass first all the way right now and its not in a Lonzo I am afraid of my shot kinda way. With LaMelo Ball trending upward in his rookie season, the calls for Ball to enter the starting lineup have grown louder. Raptors overcome slow start, defeat Hornets as LaMelo Ball struggles Dec 13, 2020 Charlotte's LaMelo Ball tries to get past Toronto's Terence Davis II and Malachi Flynn. While I agree with everything you said, I still find the meme funny. LaMelo Ball's first few games of his rookie campaign left much to be desired, most notably his NBA debut where he went scoreless on 0-of-5 shooting. Pascal’s shot looks better, Fred is more confident in his shot, OG looks good so far. “The Lamelo Ball effect: Toronto will try to trade Kyle Lowry and company to Philly, Ben Simmons to GSW, Raptors will try and move up the board and draft Lamelo Ball. Taking on the Toronto Raptors for the second time in three days, Ball looked far more comfortable offensively.. 1 year ago. He continued scoring, eventually notching 12 points on 3-of-9 shooting from the field, 2-of-5 from beyond the arc and 4-of-6 at the line. in all honesty, Malachi Flynn has looked like the better rookie in both games. I'm going to really enjoy this season I think! Toronto Raptors edge Charlotte Hornets in preseason opener, LaMelo Ball dazzles in debut. What the fuck is with every highlight video being unavailable in Canada now? Been a fan of his since he had the afro in college. This the type of shit why raptors fans get clowned on all the time. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "My goal is to be the top pick in next year's Draft and I feel they can help me reach that goal," Ball told ESPN. Relax, it’s just pre-season and it’s the Hornets - let them get some coverage for once. 9:34 p.m. - The Hornets are hanging around but the Raptors are still keeping distance. I’ll downvote anybody who bitches about downvotes though. LaMelo Ball had 11 rebounds and four assists but was held scoreless in his debut. The Pelicans play the Raptors to open the season on Wednesday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! A basketball analyst estimates that Ball could land with the Toronto Raptors if they traded for a lottery choice. He has played 20 games in … Press J to jump to the feed. etc etc. Hornets vs. Raptors Recap: The good, the bad and the LaMelo Ball (Jan. 16) Share this article share tweet text email link Jacob Rude. then "Zion has 13pts in the QTR!" Rookie LaMelo Ball helped the Hornets push the pace this preseason with his flashy passing ability! LaMelo Ball is one of the most talked about basketball hopes right now. "I walked to the free throw line, he gave me the ball and I shot an air ball right out of bounds," Paul said. The Hornets came out sloppy on the defensive end, allowing some really easy looks for the Raptors. Toronto Raptors edge Charlotte Hornets in preseason opener, LaMelo Ball dazzles in debut. Just wait till the end of the game. This schtick has gotten old. LaMelo Ball bought Cam Newton’s condo, which was once owned by Michael Jordan and Chris Daughtry The most famous apartment in Charlotte has a … For the second game in a row, the Hornets came down to the wire against the Raptors and, for the second game in a row, Charlotte came up short on Saturday, falling 116-113. it’s crazy to see his development. Same role and position too btw. There have been questions about where Ball’s youngest brother could land. His total left him just six points away from the state record for most points in a game. Tampa Bay Raptors. He’s gonna have to bulk up though. For the first time since the season opener, LaMelo Ball had a quiet and unimpactful night. The Hornets trailed by as many as 18 points on Thursday but clawed back into the game against the Raptors before falling late, 111-108. Honestly think Raptor fans are at least 50% responsible for the mass exodus and death of this forum to reddit. It’s garbage HoH. I’m also keeping a close eye on Bembry. Archived [Givony] LaMelo Ball has signed with the Illawarra Hawks of the Australian NBL, he just announced on ESPN's the Jump. I almost never downvote anything because internet points don’t matter. Of course the NBA will promote its Top 3 pick, especially the one with wide social media following. You know who else I really like in these highlights?