LaMelo Ball, currently starring for the NBL’s Illawarra Hawks, could be just the player that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been looking for in the post-LeBron era.
Standing at 6-foot-8, the 18-year-old point guard can do it all on the court, whether that’s knocking down a shot from Lake Erie, breaking ankles on his way to the rim or finding the open man with spectacular passes.
Defensively, Ball isn’t as unique as he is offensively and his effort could improve, a statement made about many talented scorers. However, his length and athleticism make him a versatile defender and as he develops his basketball IQ, Ball could wreak havoc on the perimeter.