Curry, Durant defend Lonzo Ball from criticism: He's going through ups & downs like every rookie has
Kevin Durant: Lonzo Ball 'still figuring it out' as a rookie
Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant had sweet words for Lonzo Ball of the Lakers.
The 2nd pick of the 2017 NBA Draft is struggling with his shot this season and has been criticized a lot.
Per ESPN, "He's a rookie," Curry said of Ball after practice Tuesday. "He's going through ups and downs like every rookie has. Whether you're highly touted or not, it's all a learning experience and you're trying to find your way and be comfortable. ...
"I've always said he's a great talent. I think he loves to play basketball, so he'll be able to fight through all that and have a great career. I hope you didn't judge me off my first 20 games in the league."
"Lonzo is just playing like a rookie, as far as learning the game, finding the ins and outs of the game," Durant said. "It's slowing down for him. Picking and choosing his spots. He's still figuring it out.
"He's 19? That's what any 19-year-old would go through in the pros. It's just a matter of him being in L.A., where the eyes and scrutiny are on him. He's playing like he should play as far as learning the game and adjusting on the fly."
Ball's boisterous dad, LaVar, said earlier in the year that his son was better than Curry. The two-time MVP was asked whether those comments will serve as added motivation for Wednesday's game.
"No," Curry said. "It's more comic relief for me. You need that from time to time."
The 2nd pick of the 2017 NBA Draft is struggling with his shot this season and has been criticized a lot.
Per ESPN, "He's a rookie," Curry said of Ball after practice Tuesday. "He's going through ups and downs like every rookie has. Whether you're highly touted or not, it's all a learning experience and you're trying to find your way and be comfortable. ...
"I've always said he's a great talent. I think he loves to play basketball, so he'll be able to fight through all that and have a great career. I hope you didn't judge me off my first 20 games in the league."
"Lonzo is just playing like a rookie, as far as learning the game, finding the ins and outs of the game," Durant said. "It's slowing down for him. Picking and choosing his spots. He's still figuring it out.
"He's 19? That's what any 19-year-old would go through in the pros. It's just a matter of him being in L.A., where the eyes and scrutiny are on him. He's playing like he should play as far as learning the game and adjusting on the fly."
Ball's boisterous dad, LaVar, said earlier in the year that his son was better than Curry. The two-time MVP was asked whether those comments will serve as added motivation for Wednesday's game.
"No," Curry said. "It's more comic relief for me. You need that from time to time."
E. Carchia
@Sportando
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