Many already gave up on him, seeing him as the weakest link in the family saga, but LiAngelo Ball he is emerging as an immeasurable scoring talent who may have a place in the best league in the world. His great performances in the Summer League They are provoking a huge media performance, like everything that happens with a player who bears that surname, and at 22 years old he is giving himself a unique opportunity to find his place in the NBA, something that seemed almost impossible. After playing in Lithuania at the wishes of his father and in a strategy more media than sports, this consummate outside shooter focused on the California junior league, in which he came to face players of the level of Barrett or Bagley, against whom managed to add large scoring figures, as indicated Hoopshype.
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LiAngelo Ball beats the buzzer from distance on ESPNU! #NBASummer pic.twitter.com/umo730e7rS
– NBA (@NBA) August 12, 2021
The vast majority of his points come from the catch & shoot, being able to become a specialist from the triple for any franchise. The doubts around him so far have centered on his athletic ability and defensive efficiency, something that he must improve in order to become a 3 & Def, a profile always highly valued in the NBA. It gives the feeling that he has worked a lot in recent times since his version of the game shown in the Summer League is clearly higher than expected. So much so that Michael Jordan has been amazed with his self-confidence and scoring ability, seriously considering his signing for some Charlotte Hornets they need points from the bench and depth on the squad.
LiAngelo Ball comes off two down screens and hits the C&S 3 from the top of the key. pic.twitter.com/sSIojSPoDJ
— Aram Cannuscio (@AC__Hoops) August 8, 2021
LiAngelo Ball wouldn’t rule out playing in Europe if the Hornets didn’t give him a chance
At the moment, the positive news of his game focuses on the attack and the outside shot, since he is not rebounding, he throws the ball to the ground very rarely and he does not have a plan B in his game. This may raise doubts about his ability to perform in the NBA, as defenders would have it easy on him, knowing that shorting his pitches would remove a problem, but Jordan is willing to give it a shot and show that he has learned from his mistakes. past and can be a player with a remarkable role. Also in Europe they remain very aware of their progression since it could be much more important than in the NBA.
LiAngelo Ball tips it through traffic for the Nick Richards lay-in! #NBASummer
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– NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2021
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