Detroit Pistons: The pros and cons of drafting LaMelo Ball

Pros of drafting Ball

In a class that’s headlined by interesting potential, the court vision that Ball brings to the table might be second to none. He’s  three-level passer who sees the floor arguably better than anyone that we’ve seen in recent years.

He can easily elevate the level of play of his teammates around him by getting them open looks in a half court setting or on the fastbreak.

Ball’s ability to preform consecutive dribble moves in order to create a shot for himself is seamless, and allows him to get into his shot motion within seconds. The form on his jump shot is unorthodox, but can be effective given his frame.

Getting to the basket seems effortless for Ball at times, and he’s often able to fight through multiple bodies on his way to a shot at the rim. His speed also allows him to race to the basket in transition with relative ease.

Ball is also one of the better rebounding guards in the entire class, which would likely be highly valued for a Pistons team that just traded away Andre Drummond.

He averaged 7.6 rebounds per game this year, and was regularly finding himself flirting with a triple double. His athleticism holds the most potential and there’s a chance that at just 18 years old, he may not be done growing.

With a 6’7″ frame, whether he grows another inch or so or stays the exact same, Ball’s size puts him in exclusive company as one of the tallest and most athletic guards in the entire league.