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I still feel that way
The thing that surprises me the most of Lamelo is his defense. We've all seen that ridiculous floater and passing game of his but youngins like him tend to lack strength and awareness on the defensive end . He does not lack either against players of similar stature. He's an eager and anticipatory defender when he tries.
Im also surprised of his ability to defend playing alongside a wife beater. :P
Lamelo has the shortest wingspan relative to his height in the NBA right now. His wingspan is 1.5 inches longer than Curry's and we all know Curry has Trex arms. His defensive ceiling is slightly below average at best. The only short-armed great defender in the NBA is Butler and his wingspan is 2 inches longer while being shorter than Lamelo plus he's more athletic.
? Where were you getting your info from? Most reports say Lamelo has a 6’10 wingspan, which is good for a 6’7 pg. His wingspan is 6 inches longer than curry’s who has a 6’4 wingspan. He doesn’t have a 6’5.5 wingspan. Lamelo can become a solid defender, as he adds strength and put in more effort.
Where are you getting YOUR numbers from please?