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He is a talented player with a lot of potential but ultimately he is a legend in his own mind and the minds of those who attack on his behalf when people pinpoint inconvenient truths. I could see people being so hostile over him if he actually had that kind of juice but he doesn't. Even in the Heat win LaMelo took 31 shots and was 40%. If not for Coby White's late heroics we would have lost in regulation. The reality is we do have pieces in place to compete in the playoffs but in year 6 and with a supermax and a salary that is only going to increase over the next few years LaMelo Ball simply does not look like a franchise centerpiece that you can go on multiple playoff runs with. Look at someone like Trae Young. His team moved on. And he actually took them to the conference finals. The Hornets are at a crossroads. Very tough conversations need to be had in the offseason.

Apparently in the postgame LaMelo said he should have had the ball more in the first half. But he had 4 missed shots in the first 6 minutes. And by the time the first quarter ended we were down 20 points. No accountability with this team.

This is the guy that just smashed us. POVERTY.

Oh of course. It's an inevitability for any team. The best teams mitigate the severity of it by filling out their depth by maximizing the draft. You can't expect a homerun every round. Each draft there are low key prospects who end up leaving at least half the league with regret. What you don't do is use the draft to take unnecessary risks like giving up significant capital for already damaged goods. I can only hope that our decision makers have learned hard lessons. This draft is either going to be the beginning of something special or more of the same. I wait with bated breath.

I remember people used to make jokes about Jonathan Stewart and the practice bike. But when it came time to suit up he was a stud. We just need motivated talent. Focus on the fundamentals and stop trying to shoehorn prospects onto your big board because they have local ties to the Carolinas. Just draft the best football players.

I was being facetious my friend. They are both key contributors to why we lost. And yes the game was OVER at halftime. Anything that happened after was GARBAGE time.

You can dump 1,000 poo emojis big dawg. It won't change reality.

Not LaMelo's fault not Charles Lee's fault. Everyone else can get the smoke though. What a crock.

It's cute that you think spamming poo reactions on behalf of someone making $428k per game makes you a superior fan.

And people in here compare this guy to Cam Newton SLANDER

Take ya ass on up the street with him when he's gone playa because we'll never compete for a championship with him.

You go to reddit and it's nothing but stans fawning over a sixth year supermax player relegated to padding his stats and loafing down the court on defense in the biggest game of his life while blasting Miller and Knueppel. Folks get what they deserve.

My guy LaMelo right now is Bryce Young vs the Arizona Cardinals. Garbage time slop.

Alright fug it let's draft a WR. LaMelo Ball has broken me. I'm all in on Bryce Young. Nothing left in this city.

I guess we're about to get some Bryce Youngesque stat padding to make this game look a little less of a complete top to bottom ass whooping.

@Daddy_Uncle 13 minutes 1-6 2 points How's it feel to cape for this for $260 million?

Safe to say the Magic took note of LaMelo’s trip of Bam. Making a point to smother him. Paper tiger.

Leave Charles Lee in Orlando.

Fits right in with modern reality television.

Also keep pooing posts crybaby.

Nice burn if you're ten years old.

Refs or not this team is soft as tissue. It is what it is.

I gotta say guys. LaMelo. Buddy is a fraud. He'll trip players hide from it and then get bullied by Banchero and the Magic. He ain't it.

Well it was an enjoyable season for the first time in a long time while it lasted....

I still need to see House of the Dragon. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was good though. Definitely recommend.