LiAngelo Ball Will TEAM UP With Lonzo on PELICANS via LAVAR.. Gelo's Jumpshot LOOKS PURE

I've always felt like LiAngelo Ball was really good at basketball, but sometimes that's simply not enough. Some of you guys may not know this, but a lot of making it in basketball can come down to what you know, who you know, did the proper opportunity arise for you, are you the coach's favorite, and there are many other things that go into actually becoming a successful basketball player on top of being amazing at basketball. To be short, there's a lot of politics involved, but at the end of the day, I really feel like that's no excuse. I'm a firm believer in the cream normally rises to the top. You should work so hard and be so good that there is simply no way that you can be denied. Gelo's situation has always been so interesting to me because I think Gelo is really good at basketball. I actually think he is a phenomenal basketball player, but on almost every level I've seen guys hating on Gelo. I've seen Gelo erupt for huge games in high school, showcasing his back to the basket ability, also showcasing his ability to shoot the 3 pointer so well. His junior season, Gelo shot 36% from 3, which is really good for a high school player. Now they didn't have his senior season numbers, but I'm sure his numbers rose. He's always struck me as by far the best shooter in the ball family, the most pure shooter without a doubt, and in the NBA, shooters are at a premium. If you can shoot the ball, normally a coach is going to find a place for you. If you need to develop one skill in basketball, become a shooter. There's always room for shooters. And to top it off, anybody can be good at it. It's repetition, muscle memory, and using the proper technique. So when I said Gelo would erupt for big games, he actually averaged 33 points a game in high school. You can doubt Gelo's work ethic, but he had a pretty solid body transformation. One of the better ones I've actually seen. I have to give LaVar props for all the hate he gets. He did a really good job of putting his sons in positions to be successful. All of those things that I named earlier in the video about being in the proper system and all that stuff, LaVar made sure that his kids would get every opportunity to be special. Gelo was a 3 star recruit, which I thought was interesting, but regardless of how anybody feels on that, he was able to play his college ball at UCLA. You guys know what happened and honestly, I feel like that's what really set his career back a little bit. Now Gelo wasn't able to go right to the league. He had to play in the JBA and overseas for a little bit, which was interesting because the JBA was kind of not the best basketball league on the planet. I always thought Gelo played pretty solid in Lithuania and there's stats to back up that he did. He shot 43% from the field and he was actually an elite 3 point shooter at 42%. Unfortunately, there's people that think him being a good shooter is just all hype. While Gelo did have a bad JBA game or two, don't sleep on the fact that he was still a pure bucket. So recently guys, Gelo has been getting some NBA interest. We do have good news, but before we get into that, be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications guys. You will not want to miss another D Koop video and that's facts. Also guys, be sure to check out my Instagram handle, G Like Koop. You will want to follow me on there and not miss a post man, we're going hard for the NBA season. They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree right? Well, Melo is going first. Well let me slow down. He's being mocked first in the upcoming NBA draft, but he's been destroying it in Australia, which is a pretty competitive league. Then you have Lonzo Ball, who was the second overall draft pick in a draft a few years ago. This guy looks like he's going to have a breakout season for the Pelicans. What's next? Gelo in the NBA, but I'ma tell you how it's possible. Earlier this summer, Gelo received interest from three summer league teams. Gelo said the teams are the Brooklyn Nets, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Miami Heat. OKC needed shooters in the worst way last season, and the Brooklyn Nets, no talent when they see it. Levar said it the best. They all need shooters, especially in today's NBA. Everybody needs shooters. Getting on an NBA roster right now may be a little tough, but through the course of the NBA season, we do see guys come through on 10 days. And I know Gelo has been staying in the gym. He's been keeping us up to date somewhat with some footage of him shooting around, getting shots up and whatnot. What's really good for Gelo is that Lonzo is with the Pelicans. Now it's not as simple as it may seem. Pretty simple, but not as simple as it may seem. The Lakers really didn't seem like they wanted to give Gelo a shot. That's just my personal opinion. But the Pelicans, when they invest in you, they invest heavy. They view Lonzo Ball as a marquee player. Rightfully so. Lonzo's a boss. A few years ago, the Pelicans gave DeMarcus Cousins' brother a chance to play in the summer league. I thought it was really cool. Boogie's brother wasn't exactly dominant in college. Of course not saying he was a bad player. I definitely saw talent while Boogie's brother was on the floor with the Pelicans in the summer league. Now I also don't think that was his first summer league, but sometimes one is all it takes to take that next step. And I'm a Pelicans fan. I would love nothing more than Gelo playing with the Pelicans. LaVar Ball also actually recently said that Gelo is going to play with the Pelicans. Now with that being said guys, be sure to click the video on the screen right now. It's Taco Fall going crazy dunking a practice going crazy dunking on teammates bro. Be sure to check that out. I'm D Koop. I hope you guys enjoyed the video man. 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