Playing point guard in the NBA is a lost art. Very few can play the position and truly impact the game in a way the position was designed. So many great point guards, yet most are not embracing the role. Instead, point guards like Russell Westbrook chase away guys like Kevin Durant because they want to be more than a point guard.
Lonzo Ball is one of those players I believe plays the game the way it was meant to be. Giving up stats is not the way of the current NBA player. While Lonzo does complicate his life by repping his brand. He will also sacrifice points for an assist. That is unheard of in todays NBA. Coincidentally, his teammate Lebron James is also an overachiever in team basketball.
As a child I was a huge Magic Johnson fan. Since his retirement, I’ve been underwhelmed with the fleet of point guards since. Yes, there have been some good ones. But, has there been a great one? Steve Nash? Jason Kidd? I believe Lonzo has the potential. But, will he ever come close to even Steve Nash and Jason Kidd? And, can he do it for the Lakers?
I don’t question Lonzo Ball’s game. I question Lonzo Ball’s determination.
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