Lonzo Ball

[MU82]

Apparently, there was a huge crowd to see Lonzo's little brother in some AAU tournament and a lot of celebs couldn't even get in the door. On PTI today, they said LeBron was turned away. Kornheiser then said: "Among those who weren't turned away: Bill Self, Mark Few and Steve Wojciechowski."

There you have it. We're getting one of the Balls - and LaVar, too!!

Done deal!

[4everwarriors]

Too balls are always a good thin', ai na?

[JWags85]

Apparently, there was a huge crowd to see Lonzo's little brother in some AAU tournament and a lot of celebs couldn't even get in the door. On PTI today, they said LeBron was turned away. Kornheiser then said: "Among those who weren't turned away: Bill Self, Mark Few and Steve Wojciechowski."

There you have it. We're getting one of the Balls - and LaVar, too!!

Done deal!

Haha imagine that.  A couple high major coaches in the gym to see a marquee AAU game and random celebs interested in the spectacle couldnt, shocked i tell you!

[MU82]

Haha imagine that.  A couple high major coaches in the gym to see a marquee AAU game and random celebs interested in the spectacle couldnt, shocked i tell you!

Yeah, I'm not one who usually gets all giddy every time ESPN or some other outlet merely mentions our program. I just thought this was interesting. Plus, it was pretty good company for Wojo to be mentioned with.

[Jockey]

I see that Mr. Ball is going after women having the right to referee games, now.

I will not show him the respect to call him Lavar. The use of a single name should be reserved for people whose biggest accomplishment in life is greater than just having babies. Lebron, Michael, Steph, etc.

[warriorchick]

I see that Mr. Ball is going after women having the right to referee games, now.

I will not show him the respect to call him Lavar. The use of a single name should be reserved for people whose biggest accomplishment in life is greater than just having babies. Lebron, Michael, Steph, etc.

Technically, isn't using "Mr. Ball" more respectful than calling him by his first name?

[Jockey]

Technically, isn't using "Mr. Ball" more respectful than calling him by his first name?

"Technically", in the sports world where name recognition is everything - No.

[MU82]

I see that Mr. Ball is going after women having the right to referee games, now.

I will not show him the respect to call him Lavar. The use of a single name should be reserved for people whose biggest accomplishment in life is greater than just having babies. Lebron, Michael, Steph, etc.

O.J., Kobe, Tiki, Lance, A-Rod, T.O., Barry, Tiger, Latrell, Reggie.

[Jockey]

"Technically", in the sports world where name recognition is everything - No.

Maybe the poster was correct that Mr. Ball is still showing too much respect.

So, from now on, he will be either "Ms. Ball's significant other" or "Ms. Ball's +1"

[brewcity77]

Haha imagine that.  A couple high major coaches in the gym to see a marquee AAU game and random celebs interested in the spectacle couldnt, shocked i tell you!

The true irony being that the real attraction was the guy on the other team. Zion Williamson might be the best high school prospect in the country and the best player on that court, but everyone is talking about Balls.

[reinko]

90% of these responses are about other Balls than Lonzo, so why not give the 20 year old a chance and keep the Lavar talk separate?

As I said back in March.

Kid is a hooper, ignore the dad.

[rocket surgeon]

  can't wait to see "zo" take him to school, eyn'er?

[real chili 83]

Kobe and Michael.   Two world class pigs.

[Babybluejeans]

Give LaVar credit - he knows how to get him and his family famous in this era where fame is entirely divorced from talent (he can thank the Kardashians, among others). And everyone is eating it up. Hating the guy propels his fame forward just as much as loving him. Because in either case, you're talking about him, and that's all that matters. Surely helps that his kids are talented, but sadly that's almost a footnote in this story.

[MU82]

Give LaVar credit - he knows how to get him and his family famous in this era where fame is entirely divorced from talent (he can thank the Kardashians, among others). And everyone is eating it up. Hating the guy propels his fame forward just as much as loving him. Because in either case, you're talking about him, and that's all that matters. Surely helps that his kids are talented, but sadly that's almost a footnote in this story.

This.

It's a "LOOK AT ME!" world, from the leader of the free world all the way down to little 8-year-olds in the games I referee.

[rocket surgeon]

  " from the leader of the free world"

  you just can't help yourself?  even chicos is blushing

[brewcity77]

This.

It's a "LOOK AT ME!" world, from the leader of the free world all the way down to little 8-year-olds in the games I referee.

Why bring Angela Merkel into it?

[MU82]

  " from the leader of the free world"

  you just can't help yourself?  even chicos is blushing

It actually fit with this subject.

Who is chicos? Never heard of the guy.

[mu03eng]

It actually fit with this subject.

Who is chicos? Never heard of the guy.

Isn't he the guy that passed out at 31 Flavors last night? I guess he's pretty sick.

[MerrittsMustache]

ESPN may be a faltering and, at times, clueless network but they still have Jay Bilas.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/20204846/lavar-ball-crossed-line-funny-carnival-barker-misogynist