I actually think Europe is a great place for young guys to develop relative to the AAU/college circuit (provided they're serious about playing pro ball and good enough to not need a backup plan). They get to work on their skills full time, and they get pro mentorship full time too.
The problem for LaMelo is that he just isn't talented enough, I think. Probably 5 Euro guys per year on average get drafted and actually end up on an NBA roster. Is LaMelo top-5 out of all players in his year in Europe? Probably not...
The problem for LaMelo is that he just isn't talented enough, I think. Probably 5 Euro guys per year on average get drafted and actually end up on an NBA roster. Is LaMelo top-5 out of all players in his year in Europe? Probably not...