A few other things: 1. Melo does not get foul calls. At all. In the game against the Wizards, he took THREE foul shots, and 2 of them were an intentional foul. Against Boston, he took ONE free throw. The game before that against NY? TWO free throws. Note in all 3 of those games he has scored 34, 36, and 34 points. He is getting absolutely mauled when he drives but the refs swallow their whistles. If he got foul calls at the rate of other superstars, he would easily average 4-5 more points a game. 2. You compared him to Magic at one point and that's what us fans have been saying for a while. His passes are seriously magical. I've been comparing him to Magic for a couple of years now. (Not saying he's better or equal to Magic overall, just in terms of their passing.) 3. His defense has improved. You saw him clamp down Haliburton in that clip. He's bringing it on D and that was honestly my biggest knock on him the first 3 years in the league. He's still not a + defender, but he's not a - now, either. 4. HE WAS RECOVERING FROM AN INJURY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON. That is why his first 5 games were crap. He was still getting his feet under him from that. Most of us at the hornets blog I frequent expected the first few games to be duds because of that. We also expected him to be amazing, but I'll be honest: he's surpassed my beliefs, too. He is beasting out right now. 5. I expected him to be great once he finally got a Center. Mark Williams is legit. He's been playing with Mason Freaking Plumlee before this year, so it is nice to see Ball get to play with a Center who can control the paint. Just what every good PG needs: a Center. Melo is quickly forcing his name into all-nba status. As a Hornets fan, this is a year earlier than I wanted since his contract extension begins next year and he signed a max contract. lol. But I'm glad to see him make the leap. I've always believed he had MVP potential and if you look at his numbers the last 9 games, they are MVP worthy. (No, I don't think he'll win it this year, but I will not be surprised if he wins it in the next 5 years.)
I don't like talking about Miles due to ... well, you know. But Miles is what this team needs. Melo brings the fun and energy but Miles brings that "we will win this" attitude that greats like Kobe had. (Not saying Miles is anywhere near Kobe's level.) Basically, Melo brings the fun while Miles brings the seriousness. They compliment each other well. Also, Miles was a near all-star two years ago when he last played and that's a huge talent to miss all of last year and the first 10 games this year.
THANK YOU for making this vid. Lamelo has been playing like a top 5 PG in the league during this 9 game stretch, and almost nobody is talking about it cause it’s Charlotte
@@phil6298 we have had a ton of injuries to start the year. And ever since he’s gone on this tear, we have won more. Plus miles bridges is now back and looks like he’s worked off a lot of his rust too. This few games having been played isn’t enough to make a statement like that
I never understood the hate. LaMelo has improved his game every year. It’s called growth. His biggest hindrance is the team because his potential is limitless if he stays focused and healthy. One thing Magic never had was an All Defensive team selection. Melo has that potential even though he’s bigger than most pgs he’s quick. Thank LaVar for that. Right now I’m just mad I don’t live in Charlotte anymore.
The most dangerous thing about melo is that he sees passes that we can't Lonzo too, notice before Lonzo got hurt the bulls were the number 1 seed. Ball bros court vision is unreal.
11:05 I wish they would stop the narrative that lamelo ball is 'stuck' in Charlotte. This is his fourth year, he signed a MAX contract to stay in Charlotte which means he WANTS to be there.
yeah, he's the kind of guy that loves having the freedom of his own team. melo, tyrese hali and luka have been playing some kind of wizard ball in the last few games. the game just looks so easy for them.
The fact that Halliburton can openly admit that he messed up on that final play is a GREAT sign! He’s going to be a real problem for defenses in the near future!
Getting Myles back made them legit contenders idnc and Miller don’t play like a rookie their big man solid but not perfect will be interesting to see how they act when rozier gets back cause I can see it messing up the flow
Efficiency means way more than stats. Lots of good players can put up great numbers on a a bad team, but it’s really hard to be efficient and high volume.
He is finally getting respect from some. People now are pointing to wins like he doesn’t have a horrible coach with the worst roster in the nba. He is being doubled all game averaging 30 and 9 and wpuld have like 15 assists instead of 9 if his teammates weren’t missing wide open shots man it’s so sad
I am a fan of his, the kid can play! Leave is Pops out of it, yes he didn't help but too much pressure on him but if he plays his game the kid is nice!!!
Hornets fan here. People don't like him because of the off court ... issues he had, and I won't tell them they're wrong for feeling that. But people do need to acknowledge that he is still a damn good basketball player, and if the Hornets make the playoffs, he'll be one of the major reasons why
I feel like melo would be much more appreciated if he played in a better team. Ive been saying since last season lamelo is top guard in the nba imo. I got dame, curry, melo, fox, SGA (honorable mention: murray but he always injured)
That Celtics game was a nail biter cause Tatum was cooking all night and the Hornets really don't have anyone that can guard him...but great win to break the Celtics winning streak
Pump breaks people. You know how many players look amazing the first 15-20 games. Now Lamelo is out for weeks with the high ankle sprain. Has he completed one full season yet?
@@BlackSpyda1000 yeah but he was shooting about 40 percent as a freshman in college plus the broken shot getting fixed would have at least made him that in the NBA as he was that last year
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A few other things:
1. Melo does not get foul calls. At all. In the game against the Wizards, he took THREE foul shots, and 2 of them were an intentional foul. Against Boston, he took ONE free throw. The game before that against NY? TWO free throws. Note in all 3 of those games he has scored 34, 36, and 34 points. He is getting absolutely mauled when he drives but the refs swallow their whistles. If he got foul calls at the rate of other superstars, he would easily average 4-5 more points a game.
2. You compared him to Magic at one point and that's what us fans have been saying for a while. His passes are seriously magical. I've been comparing him to Magic for a couple of years now. (Not saying he's better or equal to Magic overall, just in terms of their passing.)
3. His defense has improved. You saw him clamp down Haliburton in that clip. He's bringing it on D and that was honestly my biggest knock on him the first 3 years in the league. He's still not a + defender, but he's not a - now, either.
4. HE WAS RECOVERING FROM AN INJURY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON. That is why his first 5 games were crap. He was still getting his feet under him from that. Most of us at the hornets blog I frequent expected the first few games to be duds because of that. We also expected him to be amazing, but I'll be honest: he's surpassed my beliefs, too. He is beasting out right now.
5. I expected him to be great once he finally got a Center. Mark Williams is legit. He's been playing with Mason Freaking Plumlee before this year, so it is nice to see Ball get to play with a Center who can control the paint. Just what every good PG needs: a Center.
Melo is quickly forcing his name into all-nba status. As a Hornets fan, this is a year earlier than I wanted since his contract extension begins next year and he signed a max contract. lol. But I'm glad to see him make the leap. I've always believed he had MVP potential and if you look at his numbers the last 9 games, they are MVP worthy. (No, I don't think he'll win it this year, but I will not be surprised if he wins it in the next 5 years.)
Don’t overrate the kid
@@G4MBIT don't underrate the kid, he's generational
@@G4MBIT he said nun but facts tho
Great piece
All fax no cap
Lamelo is him 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Or as he says it, “Heem”
Heem
Heem
Heem
Himothy in the flesh‼️
Crazy watching bro dominate in high school then the NBA 👏🏾🔥
Stop glazing its nine games
@@jamaalsjourney ok jamal
😂
@@jamaalsjourneywhy you dick ridin?
Osn introduced me to the ball family lol
as a Boston fan, I watched the end of that game, and I couldn't even feel bad. bro was going insane. great basketball to watch
Still painful to see they lost to them
whos here after melo got injured
that thanksgiving food interview a classic 😂😂
That shiit smacking fo sho😂😂😂😂
Honestly ever since miles came back, the hornets been having a lot of confidence lately
I don't like talking about Miles due to ... well, you know. But Miles is what this team needs. Melo brings the fun and energy but Miles brings that "we will win this" attitude that greats like Kobe had. (Not saying Miles is anywhere near Kobe's level.) Basically, Melo brings the fun while Miles brings the seriousness. They compliment each other well. Also, Miles was a near all-star two years ago when he last played and that's a huge talent to miss all of last year and the first 10 games this year.
THANK YOU for making this vid. Lamelo has been playing like a top 5 PG in the league during this 9 game stretch, and almost nobody is talking about it cause it’s Charlotte
Exactly. Cannot wait to his contract end and where he will go.
@@Bubbbleeesss he’s staying here in CLT for the time being, he signed an extension lol
Look at the hornets record, his play does not translate to winning basketball 😊
@@phil6298 we have had a ton of injuries to start the year. And ever since he’s gone on this tear, we have won more. Plus miles bridges is now back and looks like he’s worked off a lot of his rust too. This few games having been played isn’t enough to make a statement like that
@@phil6298 I refer to you back to the 2021-2022 nba season charlotte record
I never understood the hate. LaMelo has improved his game every year. It’s called growth. His biggest hindrance is the team because his potential is limitless if he stays focused and healthy. One thing Magic never had was an All Defensive team selection. Melo has that potential even though he’s bigger than most pgs he’s quick. Thank LaVar for that. Right now I’m just mad I don’t live in Charlotte anymore.
"sorry Hornets fans but the Hornets haven't been good the last few years." Bro this ain't news to us. You don't have to apologize.
Lmao right, I was like any true hornets fan completely agrees with ya, no apology needed. We joke about how ass we’ve been as a franchise 😂
Melo blessing us rn😂
"few years" = since Alonzo Mourning played for them
it’s him and Miles Bridges as of late. This team needed Bridges back, he’s brought the energy needed.
That’s what I’m saying
Sucks that he got injured again...hope he gets well soon and come back
Bro jinxed him 😔
Watched this dude in the NBL and he schooled his opponents. He's on another level.
Lamelo and Kuz always go at it 😂
He been a beast since middle school 💪💪💪
The most dangerous thing about melo is that he sees passes that we can't Lonzo too, notice before Lonzo got hurt the bulls were the number 1 seed. Ball bros court vision is unreal.
11:05 I wish they would stop the narrative that lamelo ball is 'stuck' in Charlotte. This is his fourth year, he signed a MAX contract to stay in Charlotte which means he WANTS to be there.
This his 3rd year in the nba bro ,so he might get it next year
yeah, he's the kind of guy that loves having the freedom of his own team. melo, tyrese hali and luka have been playing some kind of wizard ball in the last few games. the game just looks so easy for them.
@@James_follows_Christit’s his 4th year wym… rookie year, all star year, last year where he was injured most of the season, then this year
@dolukiri facts all that super team ..team hopping is overrated and damage your reputation as a Superstar player unless your lebron
I would leave and join the lakers
If I gotta do PR interviews I ant holding nun back either😂
The fact that Halliburton can openly admit that he messed up on that final play is a GREAT sign! He’s going to be a real problem for defenses in the near future!
My PC really appreciates LaMelo's play right now. Keep it up Young Man!
One of the best videos I’ve seen well put together you have a new daily subscriber
Boy gone be a legend
He got that dawg in him
Melo the man, Rozier be balling too
Getting Myles back made them legit contenders idnc and Miller don’t play like a rookie their big man solid but not perfect will be interesting to see how they act when rozier gets back cause I can see it messing up the flow
your videos are mad funny bro
This mans definitely just getting started
Miles Bridges is tufff he can ball fr 🔥🔥🕺🏾
Fax so happy he back.
Lamelo be giving at work straight fire commentary let them do know that yo he real
Sometimes it not about what you know is who you know
Meanwhile the NBA is sweating trying to prop up Haliburton over Melo. Shoot. They even propping up Ant too, as per those two were team USA. SMDH.
?? Haliburton is putting up like 25 and 12 on 46 52 91 splits and thats with him taking 8 3s a game. He has the second highest fg% of non pf or c.
@@MuttonErase you do know stat wise, Melo Ball is averaging 33 points per game over the last 9 games, right?
Look at Ant now 😂😂😂
Efficiency means way more than stats. Lots of good players can put up great numbers on a a bad team, but it’s really hard to be efficient and high volume.
he should be in the mvp race idc
Melo, Bmill, and mark gonna be a good ass big 3 in the near future
You gained a new sub 💪🏾🔥
LaMelo gonna have kids wearing stickers as drip, like Allen iverson with the arm sleeves
Even if many ppl don't like Miles Bridges, Adding back Miles Bridges changes the hornets trajectory and takes a lot of pressure off LaMelo ijs
So talented he deserves better
Having Maxey, Lamelo, and Durant on the same fantasy team is amazing
Lamelo and that one dude from the suns hes aight too
Great pointing out the 4th quarter stats
He is cooking fr
He has developed really well. Justvhis injuries held him back to pop off.
Bro jinxed him man 😞
That’s peach cobbler so be smacking 🔥
I love the fact that anytime we talk about the hornets we only refer to Voldemort as "he who shall not be named" 😂
I really like this kid for some reason.
The warriors should've just drafted lamelo
My current favorite player.
Luka on the thumbnail look like he looking through Lamelo to 2033
Also look at how little he get to the free throw line. If he got that james harden treatment it will even better
He is finally getting respect from some. People now are pointing to wins like he doesn’t have a horrible coach with the worst roster in the nba. He is being doubled all game averaging 30 and 9 and wpuld have like 15 assists instead of 9 if his teammates weren’t missing wide open shots man it’s so sad
Melo is nice just like his dad said he would be
Melo talks hella California 😂
You need it!!
I think Melos scoring is coming g out more and once he starts getting more calls he will be unreal
LETS GO HORNETS FINALLY WE GOT SOMEBODY FYE
Lamelo is what Lonzo was hyped to be
People forgot how good Lonzo was before he got hurt but he was the main reason the bulls were so good
We love Miles Bridges... get it stright
mvp
Never seen someone space out so hard while someone is talking about them before.
I really wanted MN to pick Lamelo.. but the ANT pick wasnt so bad either.
Could gsw have drafted him I know he hardly fits but still imagine him in the warriors culture
and he is still only 22! I thought he is 24 or something, still young if he was 24 but he's still 22! sky is the limit for him!
lavaar balls prophecy coming true
modern jam is my favorite youtuber
As a GSW fan I was soooo upset they picked Wiseman over Lamelo. He was such an obvious choice.
he would have been the sixth man in golden state dont know if he fits there tbh
@@roronoadzoro9429if Jordan Poole won a chip there lamely would be able to too
Melo “can I wear no. 23 jersey?”
MJ “no”
I am a fan of his, the kid can play!
Leave is Pops out of it, yes he didn't help but too much pressure on him but if he plays his game the kid is nice!!!
‘Yall’ really have chicken at your Thanksgiving?
Who tf hates Miles Bridges?? The best of Melos highlights are him passing to Miles to slam it down!
I don’t like the miles bridges shade he’s a great player
Melo DOSENT CHOKE
Miles bridges can rap fr tho
If he’s on another planet then the league is filled with astronauts
Why would we hate Miles? He is a major part of the team
Hornets fan here. People don't like him because of the off court ... issues he had, and I won't tell them they're wrong for feeling that. But people do need to acknowledge that he is still a damn good basketball player, and if the Hornets make the playoffs, he'll be one of the major reasons why
@retrodefault7913 facts!!! Been waiting for him to get back to the team and he's just heating up, Melo and Miles are a problem vs any team!!!
bcz he beat his wife in front of his kid
You jinxed him literally, now he’s probually done for the season 🤦🏽♂️
A strain is a day to day Injury. Relax
I always think melo looks high lol
I feel like melo would be much more appreciated if he played in a better team. Ive been saying since last season lamelo is top guard in the nba imo. I got dame, curry, melo, fox, SGA (honorable mention: murray but he always injured)
I am a Ballever
Lamelo does whatever he wants ig no swearing on television 😡 40mill fine
Bruh I’m literally him- lamelo ball
Timberwolves should have drafted this stud
🤘🏀🤘
Yo lets talk about the magic
That Celtics game was a nail biter cause Tatum was cooking all night and the Hornets really don't have anyone that can guard him...but great win to break the Celtics winning streak
Melo belongs in NY or LAL he's a true point guard.
You jynxed him bro
Don't you ever disrespect Luka by putting him as a shadow next to that Ball guy in a thumbnail.
They are gonna say Boston had a bad game! Watchout a storm is coming!
W vid
Pump breaks people. You know how many players look amazing the first 15-20 games. Now Lamelo is out for weeks with the high ankle sprain. Has he completed one full season yet?
Carry merchant. Best RB in the game besides Gianni's
Professional hater out here 😂
Hot take miles is a 3rd option on the hornets
He has 8 game streak of 30pt games, but in last 9 games he had 7 30pt games?
Something ain't adding up :P
Just got injured
This is what Lonzo should have been plus the perimeter defense..so sad 😔
No. Lonzo is more like jason kid but he isnt an offensive monster like lamelo. Lonzo is more like tranditional point guard.
@@BlackSpyda1000any contending team would be elite with either ball brothers healthy
@@BlackSpyda1000 yeah but he was shooting about 40 percent as a freshman in college plus the broken shot getting fixed would have at least made him that in the NBA as he was that last year
He is this good. Are we forgetting what he was doing for bulls before getting injured?!
Ant betta
Back to back play in games, then injured mostly last year. what you mean not that good lately. Those vets(rozier/Hayward) are no shows when it counts
LaMelo would have so much more potential in his career if he leaves the hornets
Jesus love bridges…
He just sprained his ankle rip