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Haliburton is pretty much what the Lakers were praying Zo would be 
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Haliburton is pretty much what the Lakers were praying Zo would be
He had the talent for it too man. He just couldn't stay healthy
They way he played in the 35 games for the Bulls his first season there really showed who he could be with everything aligned.
Dr. Narcisse
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Is that James Jones talking? Cause why would another Western Conference Exec be that pressed about a potential 8/9th man on the Lakers bench?
the difference between Zo and Haliburton is confidence and desire.
Haliburton has all the confidence in the world and always had it. and you can tell he wants to be the best at his position and actually believes he is. Zo always gave me the impression that he never wanted to be the guy and was content just being a contributor. there was never a point in Zo's career that I felt like he could be a franchise player. but I always felt like he would have a solid 15 year career. doubt it now with his health.
Haliburton has all the confidence in the world and always had it. and you can tell he wants to be the best at his position and actually believes he is. Zo always gave me the impression that he never wanted to be the guy and was content just being a contributor. there was never a point in Zo's career that I felt like he could be a franchise player. but I always felt like he would have a solid 15 year career. doubt it now with his health.
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That one summer league game was the only time and anytime he played those Suns..but Hali is exactly what you would think Lonzo at his peak should have been.
Lonzo is still a very good player but just a suped up role player.
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Dr. Narcisse
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If Lonzo had Lamelo's confidence he'd be Haliburton status (if he had good health as well)
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steph_harden
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If Lonzo had Lamelo's confidence he'd be Haliburton status (if he had good health as well)
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Pretty much has all of Haliban’s abilities but also had mid to elite athleticism on top of that
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It really is a shame Zo isnt on a Tatum level of great player and that Lamelo has been outclassed by Haliburton (same draft)
I know Indiana has a great coach and good organization, but damn I didn't see Hali clearing Lamelo like this either (after his first couple of years)
Maybe the Ball brothers really needed a few years of college (good health as well obviously)