Sports Illustrated: Lakers Should Choose Fox Over Ball

[downthehatch]

I agree

https://www.si.com/nba/2017/05/19/n...ball-deaaron-fox-kentucky-ucla?xid=nl_siextra

 

[WildMoon]

Also if they really want to bring back show time... they might want to get one of the fastest player in the game.

 

[Cardsstink]

It would be the funniest thing I've ever seen, as Fox will have embarrassed him for a second time. It's not out of the question as the drama surrounding Ball just might not be worth it to them.

 

[UKUGA]

Mark Medina (from one of the LA papers - they move around), indicated that the Lakers were:

50% Ball, 40% Fox, 10% field

 

[stonethecrow]

I just can't bring myself to believe that shot will make it in the league. The kid's not a bad passer, though.

 

[Rupp'sRunt]

If Fox goes to LA I will laugh very hard. That said I'm not expecting it

 

[TankedCat]

I feel sorry for any team besides the Lakers that draft Ball.

Who knows what craziness Dad will invoke with that kind of insult.

Dad has to think about the franchise too. He still has LeLonzo II and LeTangerine to get into the NBA as well

 

[floatingyou]

If only Fox and Ball could have went head to head in a couple of games we could've seen who is better. It would make LA's decision easier...

 

[TheAnonymous13]

God that would be awesome!

 

[Blueaz]

please no...I do not want Ball or Jackson on the Suns...

 

[Pygmy Sasquatch]

please no...I do not want Ball or Jackson on the Suns...

Yeah I wouldn't want that either. I like the Suns' backcourt the way it is.

 

[rick64]

Is the baggage of his father worth it? Ball is talented but the father is a big part of the picture.

 

[It'saDoneDeal]

Give me Ball with a slight edge over Fox. Ball sees the floor like Jason Kidd and can shoot, despite the wacky looking shot. His dad is harmless... just trying to get his family paid. Love Fox but he's rail thin and is years away, if ever, from developing an outside shot you have to respect.

 

[floatingyou]

Give me Ball with a slight edge over Fox. Ball sees the floor like Jason Kidd and can shoot, despite the wacky looking shot. His dad is harmless... just trying to get his family paid. Love Fox but he's rail thin and is years away, if ever, from developing an outside shot you have to respect.

Saw the floor like Kidd against the Utah's of the PAC 10. Fox so far ahead defensively. If you're gonna call Fox rail think, gotta call Ball the same

Gonna knock Fox's jumper, you gotta say Ball will not be able to get his off in th NBA with that extra long hitch

Plus the bullseye Ball already has on himself

I'd lean more Smith than Ball if you're not taking Fox

 

[OldEvilleCat]

It's the weekend...I'm leaning more towards Jack or Jim.

 

[ulismyman]

Give me Ball with a slight edge over Fox. Ball sees the floor like Jason Kidd and can shoot, despite the wacky looking shot. His dad is harmless... just trying to get his family paid. Love Fox but he's rail thin and is years away, if ever, from developing an outside shot you have to respect.

U lost all credibility with last sentence....Fox is better shooter blind than Ball

 

[Untouchables22]

U lost all credibility with last sentence....Fox is better shooter blind than Ball

What are you talking about?
Lonzo Ball- shooting percentage at UCLA FG 55.1% and 3FG 41.2%
De'Aaron Fox- shooting percentage at UK FG 47.8% and 3FG 24.6%

 

[floatingyou]

It's the weekend...I'm leaning more towards Jack or Jim.

Are you referring to Jack Daniels?? This a KENTUCKY message board. All the fine bourbons we have and you bring up that trash. GTFO

 

[EliteBlue]

In the 2 game head to head

Fox: 5 reb, 13 ast, 3 TO, 59pts
Ball: 9 reb, 15ast, 10 TO, 24 pts

I'm taking the guard that has the better assist to turnover ratio as well as being more than a one trick pony on offense at the next level.

 

[bigblueinsanity]

Still blows my mind that its some controversial opinion that fox is the better choice.

Its pretty clear to me fox is the better prospect

 

[Cefiro]

I'm not really sure why this is a question. Fox ate Balls lunch each time they played.

 

[KMKAT]

I feel sorry for any team besides the Lakers that draft Ball.

Who knows what craziness Dad will invoke with that kind of insult.

Dad has to think about the franchise too. He still has LeLonzo II and LeTangerine to get into the NBA as well

If Magic doesn't take Lonzo, Daddy will go start his own NBA-BIggerBallerLeague. This guy is insufferable.

 

[KingOfBBN]

I hate the Lakers so it would be fitting for Ball to end up there.

They're crazy to draft him though. No way is Ball gonna be the second best player to come out of this draft. 76ers must be loving this. They will probably end up with the best player in the draft.