Lonzo Ball NBA Debut

[Ghenghis Kahn]

Lol a lot of premature ejeculators in players talk. not surprising...

[Hugh Madbrough]

First pro game against one of the leagues best defenders. Not sure expectations should have been too high

His playing style remind me of Ricky "Mr. Steal Your Girl" Rubio, when he first arrived from Europe. Flashy passing but the shot isn't there. Team was too pumped which lead to nervousness. They'll be good in the long run.

[marcoloco]

I know right, nobody should have expected him to hit that magic number of 4 total points in 30 minutes of play time....geez guys he's only the #2 pick we should only expect 2-3 pts a night...

People's expectations are based on media hype (and his dad ) he only avg like 14pts in college. It wasn't uncommon for him to not reach the teens in pts. He will be fine and will snag a few triple doubles before the season is over.

[blap10]

Can't wait for a full NBA season of lavar ball.

[JIBBBY]

Bet him on the total points under props in the future...

[Watergate]

His debut was a bust.

[bjb7223]

Lavar is a snowflake, he already is in a war of words with Patrick Beverley.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lavar-ball-has-some-thoughts-about-patrick-beverley-after-lonzos-shaky-nba-debut/

[teecee]

Lonzo Ball was all hype. Look at this dude. He's not athletic like a Rose or Westbrook. He's not lightning quick like A.I. or Wall. He's not a pure shooter like a Curry or Booker. He's not good defensively like a Kidd or Rondo. What makes this kid so great? I think LA drafted this kid to sale tickets. No way they drafted him to win rings.

The NBA/MLB/NFL is not about rings, it is about money. It is a business, period.

[teecee]

Did you expect them to? They are a 30 win team, maybe 35 if they get lucky.

And yet, they are all anyone is talking about. See how championships don't matter.

[gauchojake]

Haters check in

[jtoler]

Lol what a bum, couldnt even get a triple double 29, 11, and 9.

[gauchojake]

lol what a bum, couldnt even get a triple double 29, 11, and 9.

bust

[jtoler]

bust

Of epic proportions. #1 Pick, lol.

[IBetYou]

You criticize people for overreacting for his poor performance vs elite defender Beverley, but now you're talking him up because he had a good one vs a lame Bledsoe and a flaky Suns team? Irony?

[jtoler]

Nope, talking him up because you guys are pure haters who always have alternative reasons for hating and try to hide behind those reasons by focusing on nothing burgers. He's gonna be just fine live with it.

[IBetYou]

I don't hate Ball or the Lakers. I just think they going to be horrible for many years to come.

[gauchojake]

You criticize people for overreacting for his poor performance vs elite defender Beverley, but now you're talking him up because he had a good one vs a lame Bledsoe and a flaky Suns team? Irony?

Of course it's ironic, it's meant to be. It's an over the top reaction meant to illustrate that a season is not played in one game. A career is not made in a season. The same people who were killing him after one game should be in here sucking his dickk, but of course they are not.

[The Giant]

The kid looked good tonight, but honestly that was probably the worst defensive team I've ever seen.

Even Ingram had 25 points, and Jake wants to get rid of him.

[jtoler]

I don't hate Ball or the Lakers. I just think they going to be horrible for many years to come.

Thats cool, you may be right on the sucking for a couple years, they may need some vets on the team and some rebounding and defensive hustle guys.

[gauchojake]

The kid looked good tonight, but honestly that was probably the worst defensive team I've ever seen.

Even Ingram had 25 points, and Jake wants to get rid of him.

If Ingram fixes that haircut I might reconsider.

[The Giant]

If Ingram fixes that haircut I might reconsider.

What do you think of that tattoo behind his ear?

[gauchojake]

What do you think of that tattoo behind his ear?

Looks like it was painful.

[The Giant]

Jake, I just want these guys to be good. How come Randle, the other guy you hate, is hardly playing? Is he hurt?

[gauchojake]

Jake, I just want these guys to be good. How come Randle, the other guy you hate, is hardly playing? Is he hurt?

Not sure. Maybe he just sucks and Luke played Kuzma and Nance in front of him.

[IBetYou]

Nance compliments Lopez better because of his defensive ability. Then Kuzma is their best player. So Randle is relegated to backup centre.

[IBetYou]

Bogut is also the backup centre. I like Randle. He has potential to be useful.

[The Giant]

Not sure. Maybe he just sucks and Luke played Kuzma and Nance in front of him.

I don't think so. Luke and Randle are like buddy buddy. He wouldn't bench him. I'm pretty sure there's something wrong with him. With that said, it's weird that he would be playing at all, so who knows. When is your first South Bay game? Where do they play? I can't imagine how much fun you must have with dozens of crazy fans in attendance.

[Goat Milk]

This looked like a straight college game tonight

Only a few grown men on the court

Not surprised ball dominated

Gonna be an all star down the line but his dad is a clown if he thinks he's gonna go down as a laker legend.

[eidolon]

Haters check in

I'm here


I would point out it is against the worst NBA team, but then again he basically put up 30/10/10 in a regular season game which is VERY impressive.

[TheMoneyShot]

What have we learned???

Ball can't handle a Doc Rivers Defense.

He can handle a sh#$ defense.

[jjgold]

Well well well we had a great game last night

[gauchojake]

I don't think so. Luke and Randle are like buddy buddy. He wouldn't bench him. I'm pretty sure there's something wrong with him. With that said, it's weird that he would be playing at all, so who knows. When is your first South Bay game? Where do they play? I can't imagine how much fun you must have with dozens of crazy fans in attendance.

Maybe there's already a deal for him in the works???


The regular season starts in November for them and they play at the new UCLA Health facility in El Segundo. That's the new base of Lakers operations. One of the perks for getting the tickets was that last season I got 2 tickets to Lakers/Pelicans. We had food and drinks in the Chairman's room, watched the game from the Buss family suite, hung out with the players, etc etc. It was super cool for my son who now thinks that all Lakers games should be watched in that fashion.

I'll hold up a sign at one of the games for you. You can't miss me.

[bradthebloke]

Once again judging after one game, I thought you clowns would have learned by now. Never fails, you will eat your humble pie once again and be quiet as mice afterwards.

stick to blowing Lang in the service plays

[bradthebloke]

lol

he's terrible, a lot of hype about NOTHING

just like [you]

como?

[konck]

same as preseason game 1 a bust game 2 he was fine bunch of idiots here lol
I cashed in betting over on his props vs a weak Pho defense ty ty ty
I love going against the sbr public it pays