<p><strong>LaMelo Ball</strong> is a projected top-5 pick in the upcoming <strong>2020 <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> draft</strong> but it’s not clear where he’s going to play once he makes it to the association. The young player showed plenty of good things during his days in high school and in Australian and Lithuanian basketball.</p>
<p>Melo is now ready to enter the draft but just like the rest of his class, he’s not a lock to go with the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/2020-NBA-Draft-lottery-Top-5-prospects---20200820-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No. 1 selection</a> next November 18. Some things have reportedly shown interest in him but nothing is certain now.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/2020-nba-draft-lamelo-ball-reaching-out-to-golden-state-warriors-and-new-york-knicks--20201015-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Golden State Warriors </strong><strong>and New York Knicks</strong></a> were reportedly among the teams that would like to land Ball, but now another squad has signed their name on the list of suitors for the youngest member of the Ball family.</p>
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<h2>Detroit Pistons are reportedly interested in LaMelo</h2>
<p>The Detroit Pistons, with their 7th overall draft pick, are reportedly interested in acquiring Ball’s services, although it is very likely that he won’t be available when their turn arrives. Eric Woodward reports that even though it is a long shot, the Pistons are still meeting with Melo.</p>
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<p>This is not a crazy idea, although Melo doesn’t seem to be a Piston guy, especially knowing his family. However, his father <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/2020-nba-draft-lavar-ball-doesnt-want-the-warriors-to-draft-lamelo-ball-20200824-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LaVar Ball recently admitted</a> he only liked two teams to land his son: the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons.</p>
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<p>This could help the Pistons land their desired player and seeing how moved this draft can be, they have chances to get on the clock with Melo still available. It was reported that the 19-year-old wasn’t impressing teams during his draft interviews, but that hasn’t made any difference for the Pistons.</p>
<p>If they’re willing to trade up to land their guy, they would have a big chance to snatch Ball from their rivals.</p>
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Detroit Pistons confirm interest in LaMelo Ball

Detroit Pistons confirm interest in LaMelo Ball - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/2020-nba-draft-lamelo-ball-drawing-polarizing-opinions-around-nba-teams-20201022-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LaMelo Ball</a> is expected to be the fourth Ball member to make it to the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a></strong> after his father LaVar and his brothers Lonzo and LiAngelo (G-League) have been around for some time now. <strong>The youngest member of the family is seen as a top prospect in the upcoming 2020 NBA draft</strong>, but that’s a projection that he could be losing after his recent interviews.</p>
<p>Melo dropped out of high school <strong>to go play overseas and try his luck against the pros.</strong> He played in Lithuania and Australia, showing very good things about his game and leaving a good impression ahead of this upcoming draft.</p>
<p>Well, it looks like all of that is getting ruined by LaMelo himself, <strong>who hasn’t impressed teams in job interviews. </strong>His talents and skills alone won’t be enough to earn the attention of NBA teams and that’s becoming more visible in recent days.</p>
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<h2>LaMelo Ball is not guaranteed a top pick after recent interviews</h2>
<p><strong>Ball is reportedly not doing well during his job interviews, hurting his chances of being drafted as a high pick.</strong> Players like Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman and Obi Toppin, among others, are believed to be considered among the top 5 picks of the draft.</p>
<p>Melo, though, might be losing that status if things don’t improve for him. Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reported that Ball’s i<strong>nterviews</strong><strong> and workouts aren’t impressing anybody, hurting his ‘projected top-5 pick’ status.</strong></p>
<p><em>“Here is what I’m hearing from the league at large: L<strong>aMelo</strong><strong> Ball is not performing very well at job interviews. I’ve heard that from multiple sources. </strong>He is not improving his perception via job interview.</em></p>
<p><em>“There are people drafting later in the top ten who were not preparing for the possibility of Ball still being around and, I’m not saying that he will be a top-three pick, <strong>I am saying that I know for a fact that there are teams later in the top ten who are doing more research on him because they no longer think it’s a given he will.”</strong></em></p>
<p>The young player needs to step up if he wants to earn a good contract and land in a team that can give him the opportunities he needs to flourish in the league. He still has some things to improve but he’s young and has a bright future ahead. It’s up to him to pick what path to follow.</p>
<p>His father has claimed he doesn’t want the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/golden-state-warriors-t101550" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> to pick his son with the No. 2 overall selection, but Melo doesn’t seem to hate that option. The Warriors are a team with huge potential, too, so landing in the Bay can be very good for LaMelo.</p>
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LaMelo Ball's draft stock decreasing after 'disappointing' job interviews

LaMelo Ball's draft stock decreasing after 'disappointing' job interviews - Bolavip US

<p><strong>The 2020 <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA </a>draft is getting closer</strong> and every day we see more stories about the potential candidates to become the first overall pick on draft night. There is no general consensus about what is going to happen next month or who is going to be the 2020 No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, especially knowing that not all teams in the lottery might use their selection.</p>
<p>The Minnesota Timberwolves <strong>were reportedly <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/2020-NBA-Draft-Timberwolves-could-trade-for-Devin-Booker-20200821-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interested in trading their pick to land an established star</a></strong>, the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/golden-state-warriors-t101550" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> were rumored to be thinking the same and more. <strong>One of the players who could be the first or second overall pick in the upcoming draft is LaMelo Ball</strong>, the youngest brother of the Ball house.</p>
<p><strong>Melo didn’t play in college, he dropped out of high school and went to Europe and Australia to play</strong> with the pros in order to improve and get ready for the draft. Now the moment has arrived and Melo appears to have a good shot to be taken within the first five selections of the night, but nobody is sold about his chances to be great in the association.</p>
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<h2>LaMelo is drawing polarizing takes around the NBA</h2>
<p>NBA agents have expressed their opinions on Melo as well as revealing the things that some things might or might not think about him and his potential. The Athletic conducted a poll with 20 NBA agents to discuss a series of topics, including the upcoming NBA draft. One agent believes his participation in international basketball actually helped his case.</p>
<p><em>“With everything considered, the route he took, <strong>I just think he’s a guy who people are all over the place on. He fits the bill as much as anybody ever,”</strong> an agent said.</em></p>
<p>However, not everybody is sold on the idea that the 19-year-old can be good in the league. Another agent said that he’s an experiment and he could be the best or the worst thing to happen to an NBA franchise.</p>
<p><em>In the same poll, one agent mentioned, <strong>“That could go really good or really bad,”</strong> while another one said, “I think he has such a high ceiling but the difference from his top to bottom is the biggest of anyone in the draft.”</em></p>
<p>Melo is expected to become better than his older brother Lonzo, who struggled last season with the New Orleans Pelicans. The youngest Ball is set to take the world by storm. It remains to be seen if NBA teams are as high on him as his father would wish.</p>
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Potential No. 1 Pick LaMelo Ball drawing contrasting takes ahead of the NBA draft

Potential No. 1 Pick LaMelo Ball drawing contrasting takes ahead of the NBA draft - Bolavip US

<p>We’re almost one month away from the <strong>2020<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> NBA</a> Draft</strong> and even though some experts have looked down on this class because of the lack of an NCAA tourney and the regular exposure, the NBA Draft, combine, etc, there are still plenty of reasons to be looking forward to November 18, <strong>like finding out who’s going to take LaMelo Ball.</strong></p>
<p>LaMelo Ball is projected to be a <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/2020-NBA-Draft-lottery-Top-5-prospects---20200820-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">top-5 pick</a> in this upcoming Draft</strong> and even though there are still some concerns regarding his efficiency, shot selection, and defense, he’s definitely got the upside to become a superstar.</p>
<p>That’s why one of the biggest stories of the year will be watching the younger son of<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/2020-nba-draft-lavar-ball-doesnt-want-the-warriors-to-draft-lamelo-ball-20200824-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LaVar Ball</a></strong> begin his NBA journey but as of today<strong>, there’s not a way of knowing who’s going to take a risk on him.</strong></p>
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<h2>LaMelo Ball Says He’s Already Talked To The New York Knicks And Golden State Warriors</h2>
<p>However, he did say during an interview for the <strong>Jalen &amp; Jacoby Podcast</strong> that he’s already been in contact with the <strong>New York Knicks and Golden State Warrior</strong>s ahead of the upcoming<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/international-nba-players-taken-1st-overall-in-the-draft-20200805-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> NBA Draft:</strong></a></p>
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<p><em>“I’ve (talked to) two teams: <strong>Knicks and Warriors. </strong>We got a little Zoom call. (…) I mean, hopefully, everybody is (interested in drafting him). To be honest, I’m really just excited to go out and play,</em>” Ball said.</p>
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<p>LaMelo has the upside to become one of the league’s most electrifying scorers in no time. He’s got to bulk up and add some muscle and improve his basketball IQ to be a perennial starter in the NBA <strong>but the talent is clearly there.</strong></p>
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<p>The Warriors are entitled to the 2nd overall pick, while the Knicks would have to find a way to trade up to get him, as they currently own the 8th pick. Hopefully, he’ll find a team that can make the most of his talents <strong>and helps him blossom into a star.</strong></p>
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2020 NBA Draft: LaMelo Ball drawing interest from Knicks and Warriors

2020 NBA Draft: LaMelo Ball drawing interest from Knicks and Warriors - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong>2020 NBA Draft</strong> is just around the corner, which means all teams, experts, and even fans are working on their big boards, especially those with top-3 pickslike the <strong>Golden State Warriors.</strong> <strong>James Wiseman, Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball,</strong> are just some of the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/2020-NBA-Draft-lottery-Top-5-prospects---20200820-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> top prospects</a> that could fall into the Dubs’ lap with the 2nd overall pick.</p>
<p>There has been a lot of speculation regarding the Warriors’ pick. Some claim that they’ll try and trade it for an All-Star who can already make an impact, while others believe they’re planning ahead to the future and will land a<strong> can’t-miss kind of talent</strong>, like LaMelo Ball.</p>
<p>Ball is considered to be one of the most talented prospects in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/2020-NBA-Draft-sleepers-you-should-know-about-20200716-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020 NBA Draft</a> class but there are also serious questions regarding his ability to dominate at the next level,<strong> which may scare away the Warriors.</strong></p>
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<h2>LaMelo Ball Is Not A Follower, Says LaVar</h2>
<p>And if those doubts weren’t enough to make the Warriors pass on Melo, his father literally said that they shouldn’t take him before he’s not going to follow in line and play behind <strong>Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry:</strong></p>
<p><em>“They got Klay (Thompson) and the other guys and now you want to put Melo in that mix to say you got to follow these guys. <strong>Melo ain’t no follower,”</strong> </em>the controversial Ball patriarch told the media.</p>
<p>This time, however, LaVar has a point. It’s not in LaMelo Ball’s best interest to play behind the <em>Splash Brothers</em> if he wants to thrive and develop his game, even if he has the chance to <strong>compete for an <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> Championship.</strong></p>
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<h2>2020 NBA Draft: What To Do?</h2>
<p>This year’s <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/NBA-Draft-2020-Everything-you-need-to-know-20200717-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">atypical Draft</a> has all GMs <strong>scratching their heads. </strong>They didn’t get to see the prospects first-hand as the NBA Draft combine is going to be virtual and the NCAA Tourney was canceled due to the pandemic.</p>
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<p>So, what should contenders do? Play it safe and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/2020-NBA-Draft-Timberwolves-could-trade-for-Devin-Booker-20200821-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">trade their pick</a>? Gamble on unproven prospects? There’s no right answer right now but luckily for the Warriors,<strong> they’re in control of their own destiny.</strong></p>
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2020 NBA Draft: LaVar Ball doesn't want the Warriors to draft LaMelo Ball

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<p>The <strong>2020 NBA Draft </strong>is just around the corner, which means all teams will continue to scout the most sought-after basketball prospects in the world to try and determine who’s the better fit for their project. And today, they’ll know who’ll be available once they’re on the clock after the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/nba-teams-with-the-highest-odds-to-get-the-1st-overall-pick-20200818-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Draft Lottery</a> takes place.</p>
<p>We’ve seen countless hours of prospects footage over the past couple of years. But this year’s atypical season took a toll on plenty of the prospects’ chances to showcase their abilities, as <strong>the NCAA Tourney was canceled.</strong></p>
<p>Even so, <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> scouts are going to continue undergoing their thorough scouting of the young men that are bound to take the league for assault after the 2020 NBA Draft. <strong>But who are those top-5 prospects bound to become superstars?</strong></p>
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<p>In the following paragraphs, we’re going to show you everything there is to know about the top 5 prospects of the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/NBA-Draft-2020-Everything-you-need-to-know-20200717-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 2020 NBA Draft</a>. <strong>Strengths, weaknesses, NBA comparison, and the better fit for them.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Honorable mentions: </strong><em>Kilian Hayes, Cole Anthony,Tyrese Haliburton,Onyeka Okongwu</em></p>
<h2>5. Deni Avdija</h2>
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<p><strong>College: </strong>International, Israel<br> <strong>Position: </strong>Small Forward<br> <strong>NBA Comparison: </strong>Toni Kukoc<br> <strong>Better Fit: </strong>Atlanta Hawks</p>
<p><strong>Deni Avdija’s</strong> draft stock has risen lately and for very good reasons. Like most <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/international-nba-players-taken-1st-overall-in-the-draft-20200805-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">European prospects</a>, Avdija has already plenty of experience under his belt and a well-developed basketball IQ. He knows how to get to his spots and his size (6’9”) allows him to play and guard multiple spots from the shooting guard to the power forward.</p>
<p>He’s got a well-roundgame and <strong>can do a little bit of everything on both ends of the floor.</strong> He’s a solid playmaker who knows how to pick apart opposing defenses in real-time and find the open guy every time out there and can create his own shot with ease.</p>
<p>On the downside, Avdija has a subpar athleticism and wingspan for his size. He also tends to struggle in the halfcourt and lacks the explosiveness you’d want out of an <strong>NBA-caliber scorer. </strong>He’d be a perfect complement for <strong>Trae Young</strong>and the <strong>Atlanta Hawks </strong>thanks to his ability to draw double teams and play on and off the ball.</p>
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<h2>4. Obi Toppin</h2>
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<p><strong>College: </strong>Dayton, Sophomore<br> <strong>Position:</strong> Power Forward<br> <strong>NBA Comparison:</strong> Kenyon Martin<br> <strong>Better Fit:</strong> Minnesota Timberwolves</p>
<p>No other prospect has risen through big boards like <strong>Obi Toppin</strong>, the human highlight. He came out of the blue to impress with his freakish athleticism, NBA-ready body, strength, and hops. He’s a never-ending source of energy that will finish through contact and dominate above the rim.</p>
<p>Toppin played some five in college and there isn’t a reason to think he couldn’t hold his own below the rim vs. NBA centers, although he gives up some size sitting at just 6’9”. He also <strong>excels out of the pick-and-roll and even showed glimpses of a promising post offense.</strong></p>
<p>Even so, Toppin needs to become a more consistent jump shooter if he wants to make it in today’s NBA. He <strong>lacks the range of modern power forwards</strong> and tends to struggle guarding quicker players. His intensity and grit would be much welcome with the <strong>Minnesota Timberwolves </strong>as he could take some pressure off of <strong>Karl-Anthony Towns.</strong></p>
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<h2>3. James Wiseman</h2>
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<p><strong>College:</strong> Memphis, Freshman<br> <strong>Position: </strong>Center<br> <strong>NBA Comparison: </strong>DeAndre Jordan<br> <strong>Better Fit:</strong> Golden State Warriors</p>
<p><strong>James Wiseman </strong>was considered the consensus 1st-overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft before college hoops season started. He was suspended by the NCAA and he decided to sit out the remainder of the season and work out for the Draft, which is obviously a concern given the lack of footage.</p>
<p>Wiseman is as strong as they come. <strong>He’s an elite finisher and rebounder on both ends of the glass.</strong> He also has the size (7’1”), wingspan, athleticism,and muscle to dominate right away in the league, and proved to be incredibly efficient as a roll man. There’s no denying in Wiseman’s talents and potential to become one of the most disruptive defenders in the league.</p>
<p>However, he tends to overdo things as a rim protector and that often makes him fall for pump fakes and get into foul trouble. <strong>His offense is limited, </strong>to say the least, which may hurt any modern big man. Even so, he’d be perfect to anchor the <strong>Golden State Warriors</strong>‘ defense down low, especially considering the fact that they usually play their centers around 20 minutes a night.</p>
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<h2>2. LaMelo Ball</h2>
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<p><strong>College: </strong>International, USA<br> <strong>Position: </strong>Point Guard / Shooting Guard<br> <strong>NBA Comparison: </strong>Jamal Crawford<br> <strong>Better Fit:</strong> New York Knicks</p>
<p>As talented as controversial and he is,<strong> LaMelo Ball </strong>may be the best prospect in this year’s class. He’s used to being in the spotlight and is the kind of player who will never back down or hesitate to take a big shot or make a risky play. Offensive-wise, this young man has the whole package.</p>
<p><strong>LaMelo has elite handles and shot-creating ability</strong>. He’s got an outstanding court vision and unlimited range as a shooter. He’s also got the size (6’8”) to play both guard spots and even some small forward, although he must bulk up if he doesn’t want to struggle at the NBA level.</p>
<p>On the downside, Ball’s shot selection is a huge concern. He wants to showcase his skills on every play, especially in isolation, which <strong>makes him prone to making avoidable mistakes.</strong> There are also serious concerns about whether he’ll ever be an average defender but he’s still too talented to overlook. <strong>The New York Knicks</strong> have been looking for a franchise player and starting point guard for years and LaMelo might as well be it, as long as they pair him with Frank Ntilikina’s defensive grittiness in the backcourt.</p>
<h2>1. Anthony Edwards</h2>
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<p><strong>College: </strong>Georgia, Freshman<br> <strong>Position: </strong>Shooting Guard<br> <strong>NBA Comparison: </strong>Dwyane Wade<br> <strong>Better Fit: </strong>Cleveland Cavaliers</p>
<p><strong>Anthony Edwards</strong> sits atop of most mock drafts right now. Most people see him as the consensus 1st-overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft after watching him dominate and steal most of the headlines during his lone season at Georgia.</p>
<p>Edwards is an impressive athlete that can play both guard spots. <strong>He’s got an NBA-ready body and a competitive mindset </strong>that certainly impressed most scouts, as well as his ability to post up and bully opposing players when driving through the lane. He’s also got an impressive basketball IQ, especially when double-teamed, and is a willing passer and solid shot-blocker and rebounder for his position.</p>
<p>Honestly, Edward’s game doesn’t have many flaws. <strong>He does have to work on his free-throw shooting</strong> (shot less than 60% from the stripe) and should know how to make the most of his athletic traits to dominate inside the paint instead of constantly pulling up. He’s almost a lock to join the Warriors if they land the 1st pick but he’d be the perfect guy to build around if you’re the <strong>Cleveland Cavaliers.</strong></p>
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