LaMelo Ball
Height: 6’8
Weight: 181 LBS
Position: Point Guard
Team: Illawarra Hawks
Age: 18 (19 come draft night)
LaMelo Ball brother of Lonzo and Liangelo ball one of the most hyped-up high-school prospects since LeBron James in 2003 has finally declared for the NBA draft. Ball who lost his eligibility to play in the NCAA due to playing 1 year of professional basketball in Lithuania played in the NBL for the Illawarra Hawks last season averaging; 17 PPG, 7 APG, 7.5 RPG, on 37% shooting.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsSources: Potential top pick LaMelo Ball has declared for the 2020 NBA Draft. Ball was under “professional” category of early-entry candidates distributed to teams Tuesday night. Virtual pre-draft process can now begin with teams.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 29, 2020
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:
- Excellent court vision
- His Size will give him an advantage against most Point Guards in the NBA
- Elite handles that will wow you
- His playmaking ability is
- Ball possesses a quick first step that will help him on the break
Weaknesses:
- Maturity
- Shooting
- Shot selection
- Shooting from beyond the arc has room to improve
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