Tank Tank Or Tank Tank Tank?

I haven't watched him. Watched 3 games of Ball. I'll make it a point to catch him soon, and obviously in the tourney.

 

That is a good comparison as far as similarities though Hardaway was better on offense off the dribble...mid-range and off the post. Ball shoots from further out. Back in his prime, even Jordan and Pippen had trouble covering Hardaway one on one. Defense, rebounding and passing...they are on par.

 

If the team wants a player that can create, I agree on Fultz. He gives Russell that finisher that can accentuate his passing and makes it easier for Fultz too. Ball though would provide another facilitator on the floor for everyone Russell included.

In a way, it's like choosing between Johnson and Moncrief all over again...not saying either pick are on the same levels.

 

From what I've watched, Fultz lulls defenders to sleep. He has carried a less talented team on his own.

 

The Lakers can't go wrong with either one. Fultz is polished with a balanced overall game. Ball has "star" quality whose talents will lend itself to exciting, up-tempo style. He would be a marketing dream for the front office and Johnson would love him. They would be willing to put up with his father too.

 

A few more prospects:

Mathias Lessort- International kid that I like a bit actually. He wants to model himself after high energy rebounders and has a shot at that.
Devonte Graham- I don't think he's an NBA guy. He might be, but if he is it'll start at the G-League level.
Monte Morris- I like him more than Graham. He might be a career 2nd/3rd string type of quality bench guard or could be another G-Leaguer.
Dwayne Bacon- I see Lance Stephenson here. A lot of interesting ability, but does he have the mentality to stick? He's worth a look in the 2nd.

edit- add Semi Ojeleye- I think he's a really interesting player. Right now ranked in the 40s in DE. He's only 6'7", but he's built like an absolute tank. He could be ideal for the new-age small PF that can pick and pop and crash the glass. Worth a look.

 

Agree...stay the course. I watched as much UCLA games as I can and like watching Ball play. He looks up, zips those passes immediately sometimes without even putting the ball on the floor. Uncanny...

 

I think Fultz is a more complete player than Ball. Fultz has the ability to get to the rim, hit mid-range, hit long distance, make the easy pass, make the tough pass, defend on the ball, defend off the ball...

The biggest question between Fultz and Ball is mentally. Ball is clearly a winner and a leader and it's not as clear Fultz is. Fultz will get frustrated and pout sometimes and by pouting I mean not playing his heart out. You have no worry of Ball ever doing that. However, it's possible that Fultz is just on a truly terrible team and that can be frustrating for a top prospect to be stuck there. The same issues came up with Ben Simmons last year. How much is the losing on those kids and how much is on their team just not being very good?