kookoo
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LaMelo is actually ranked pretty high amongst scouts, but I just don't see it. Top 5 in most cases. He's a 6'3" PG that can shoot. I cant see him panning out in college, where you are forced to play a system. I could see him being a sold, but not great pro.
LiAngelo will be lucky to play in Europe. He may catch on in China because of his brother's success here in the US, and Lavar will claim "he's big over there....bigger than Marbury".
I don't like LaMelo's style of play but I actually do think he can be successful in the NBA. Dude is 6'3" at 15 years old. And if his brother ends up in LA, dude will have summers with his brother who plays in the NBA to workout and play against NBA level talent. I'm sure he'll even have opportunities to hang with Lakers players and practise with them. I personally think he has the most upside because he'll probably end up as a 6'7" or 6'8" point guard who can actually shoot the basketball. Think MCW but with shooting ability. If he actually plays defense eventually (which, high school basketball isn't known for defense regardless of location and offense is the driving factor of the NBA), he has a higher ceiling than Lonzo. Just cut that 40 foot with 20 seconds on the shotclock shots out and stop cherrypicking.
I want him to fail because of Lavar, but I do think he can be a top draft pick if he matures.
LiAngelo is definitely the worst out of the 3 by a wide wide margin, but 2/3 is impressive.