03-03-2021, 01:50 PM
(03-02-2021, 09:42 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Ball: 89.6 percentile
Brunson: 93.5 percentile
Agree that Ball isn´t a great pull up shooter or finisher at the rim but his passing is on another level compared to Brunson or Richardson. Not to mention that Ball would be a big upgrade as a 3&D off ball guard as well. As of now he is shooting 39.7% from 3 on 7.7 attempts. That´s slightly better than THJ.
The great thing is that it wouldn´t be a one or the other situation. Ball is 6´6 and could play next to Brunson as well. 3&D guard next to Luka. Main ballhandler when Luka is on the bench. I am not the biggest fan of Brunson the decision maker and PG. I am a big fan of Brunson the scorer. I think a player like Lonzo that distributes the ball would be a good fit next to him. Certainly better than Burke (another score first waterbug guard).
When I watch Ball I just don't get it. Maybe if I saw more Pels games I would see it but I see him bring up the ball and make one pass then not really do much after that. Somehow he has okay assist numbers so I guess he is doing something. I am not really seeing him do PnR or break guys off the dribble so I don't get it.
Bottom line I don't think the Mavs will be in the hunt for Lonzo bc they wouldn't give him the assets it would take to get him.