![]() Bridges, while talented, can be replaced, but must be replaced effectively. The thing is, LaMelo is a confident scorer, and can take care of that part himself. Not having Miles Bridges may cause problems if Charlotte fails to find capable shooters in his place. With capable running mates in Terry Rozier and Gordon Hayward, they make up a serviceable trio. However, as a playmaker, LaMelo needs opportunities to make plays. His assists grew from 6.1 to 7.6 (+1.5) in a season’s time. The creative genius he possesses and the child-like joy he displays with every between-the-legs alley oop pass is awe inspiring. Whether LaMelo admits it or not, I ultimately believe passing the ball and being a playmaker is one of his favorite parts of his game. Prediction – 2.1-6.1 ORB/DRB = 8.2 RPG Related: LaMelo Ball is a legit MVP candidate for Hornets in year three Assist Per Game Be prepared for a monster year on the boards for LaMelo. Seeing players such as Luka Doncic who possess similar size and skill likely resonates with LaMelo. I believe LaMelo relishes the opportunity for a larger role. In 2021, LaMelo’s rebounds increased from 5.9 to 6.7 RPG (+0.8).Īt 6-foot-7, and the way the NBA game is played today, it is reasonable to expect a point guard to have the lion’s share of rebounds on a team. However, given the Miles Bridges situation being fluid and Montrezl Harrel moving on to Philadelphia, LaMelo may be called upon to play a larger role in the rebounding department. I don’t believe LaMelo is interested in chasing triple doubles. With an expected larger workload and role, I predict a scoring stat line as follows: I certainly expect a major leap in free throw attempts this year. ![]() As he continues to get older and get stronger, expect these numbers to rise. Even at barely 18 years old with the Illarwara Hawks, LaMelo attempted just shy of 4 free throws per game (3.9). Going from the JBA League, back to high school, and to the NBL, driving to the basket and drawing fouls was a big part of his game. This is a far cry from LaMelo’s traditional style of play. While his percentage shot up to what I expected at 87.2% from 75.8% (+11.4), his attempts stayed the same (3.2 FTA). ![]() One glaring stat in the scoring column is his free throw attempts. His field goals attempted increased from 13.2 to 16.7 (+3.5) as well as his minutes (more on this later). Last season, LaMelo increased his scoring average from 15.7 PPG his rookie season, to 20.1. Let’s start with the sexiest topic - points per game. In this article, I’ll look to dive into my predictions for LaMelo’s 2022-23 season statistics. In previous articles, I’ve given my stance as to how I see LaMelo Ball’s third NBA season shaping out. As the NBA season is set to tip off in 27 days, it’s time for prognostications galore.
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