Lonzo Ball - Underrated Defense (Defensive Highlights) 

Uploaded all Lonzo’s 3 pointers for this season if you want to give it a watch. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tzUsyEHvTnA.html

Lonzo ball is a head coach dream because he brings so much to the table but most people just think about points but basketball is way more than just buckets

he should make the all-defensive team for sure

And they called him a bust

Ok so... I’ll say this. Best defender in the league, one and two, maybe the first defender, aside from “shot blockers”, that revolutionized defensive tactics. What he’s doing is entirely technical and instinctual. He’s killing the passing lanes!!! He plays with Zero expression on his face making him virtually undetectable, and the kid knows the game inside out. I stand by my word. The Lakers made a mistake when they traded him. Kid can ball! Go Lakers but this should sting a bit!

He’s a great defensive player and playmaker. What a point guard should be. PGs shouldn’t be the primary source of scoring, they should be the playmakers and help on defense. If they get points, wonderful, but too many people are under the impression that guards should do all the scoring.

Bruh imagine lonzo ball playing defense on the jordan era where hand checking is allowed.

I'm not gonna lie - this video gives me an appreciation for Lonzo Ball. I wasn't so much a Lonzo hater as I am really a Donovan Mitchell fan, but I really like the hustle he shows in this video. He's got a new fan in me. Thanks for this video!

Lonzo is a quick smart defender with great court vision, a guy who is always willing to pass the ball and a player you need to win a Chip.

"There are plenty of scorers in this league, but not many who can do everything else like Lord Lonzo". Thats what I used to say, but now you can see the scoring coming along nicely. He is going to be a top player in this league in the next few years

This is probably the most underrated aspect of his game. I don’t think he gets enough recognition for his defence. It’s always Jrue this, Jrue that... Lonzo is so much better defensively in my opinion.

Him and Jru in the backcourt are beastly

Just like Lowry, he's good at the little things

I been rooting for you since your introduction into the league. loving how you elevated ya game.. You had me watching the Lakers just to see you play now I watch the Pelicans..

Lonzo: Defensive player of the year

Lonzo is such a good defender, he even stops his own offense all the time LOOL

3:19 Just casually walks up and strips the ball lol

3:19 he embarrassed that man.

Great video his defensive skills aren’t talk about enough 👍👍

This the kinda channel I’ve been waiting for

Got great court vision, probably one of the best with assists. Has worked on his three, been getting buckets. And his defense is probably his best asset. Dudes been on a roll. He’ll be an all star next year.

great highlights! Well done man. Zo's game is full of subtle yet amazing details.

Keep em coming

I could watch this all day

He’s actually avg 12/7/6 so he’s not as bad of a scorer as ppl claim. It’s just he’s a pass first guard who can give you a bucket and defense. He’s the perfect point-guard. Especially, when you consider how EVERYBODY wants to score now.

Ball is a pass first point guard which is rare these days

Hes better than all "His Class" on "defense & assist" i mean out of "All" of them. No Debate

As a gamer, I call that map awareness.

He plays the game the right way as a point guard. Great defense, great playmaking and he runs the break fantastic. Not to mention he’s only 23, watch how good he will be in the 25-29 range

Season just got suspended😣😣these videos are all we have for a while

Beautiful, just beautiful 🤧

People who say Lonzo is a bust have 0 basketball knowledge they just think points is what makes a good/bad basketball player. Defense is sooooo important and Lonzo has a great feel for the game. He is able to consistently get blocks and steals and put pressure outside the perimeter as well. When he pushes the floor he also makes the other team's defense collapse and he is able to set his teammates up very well. Honestly I was never a Lonzo hater but he surprised me when he came into the league he could be an amazing basketball player if he just works on making his shot faster and more consistent.

Great video

I love his game

Look at lonzo man such an inspirational player man

WOW!!!!! My manz!

trash walton would have had this boy in the g-dang G-league if he was still coaching him... smh

This should be the great example of pg's should like run plays, facilitate and they play defence not focusing on scoring. Most of the viewers thinks if you aren't average double digits ppg you're a bust

That steal at 4:50 is defense at its best

Nice 🇹🇹🔥

Elite

Great hands and footwork. Plays defense with his hands down and can follow a shifty guard wit ease. And when his hands are up he is either deflecting it or getting a steal. Or even forcing a bad tough pass.

Brilliant

Lol gosh Lonzo seems annoying to other players cause he gets them when they relaxed 😂😂

Mj had those quick hands too 🔥

Too bad nba fans nowadays only look at the offensive side of a player they dont see the hustle ball gives im not saying that he's not a good scorer but the things he do to stop the other teams to score, respect

Defensive player of the year

MIP and he has to make a defensive team this year for sure

Love his defense

I think the most underrated about him and nobody talks about it is his size as a PG

I wish he could've stayed in L.A. I've like him since UCLA, crazy court vision, very nice handles, worked on his 3 pt shot, and an excellent defensive player. What more can you ask!

Great off the ball defense! remind me of Tony Allen!

He is so underrated

complete package point guard im a bulls fan i hope chi town have some interest on him

Lon I defense on the Lakers was legendary

NFL tight coverage

Statistically, Zo was the best perimeter defender in the league last year. I love watching him play defense, even though he puts less efforts into D this year. But he's smarter and doesn't gamble as much as before. Honestly, him and Jrue are such a fun backcourt to watch. Altruistic as all Hell and will give your favourite player a bad time on D.

Hes a great passer as well

I’m starting to miss bruh

Imagine Lonzo, Zion and Ingram keep polishing their games. They will be a contender and a force in the NBA.

Welcoming to Chicago

Reminds of this one basketball book where the protagonist was short so he attempted to block shots by stopping them as they were coming up with the shot. Dudes hands are just so quick

1:38 omg

Him and jrue guarding the best ball handlers on a team is uncalled for

People underestimate his speed and how y’all and quick this guy really is. If you watch when he guarded Luka he was a pest

After next year hes a free agent what if he goes to the clippers with George, and Kawhi that would be a nasty defense

Lonzo defense 🤐🔒🔒

He gambles a lot but it's all good because it pays off most of the times.....in his first season he was caught ball watching a lot....that has improved too.......all defense team.

Him and Jrue Holiday in the back court make for an excellent defensive duo. The scary part is he's not even physically grown yet. As he gets bigger and stronger, he'd eventually be able to defend all five positions.

He’s underrated he just has clout definitely top 10 pgs in the league rn

He will the best choice for the pointguard position for USA BASKETBALL TEAM

Him and Michael Carter-Williams are the most underrated defenders in the NBA.

Zo got that Playmaking lockdown defender build

lonzo, length, timing, anticipation is what makes him a plus defender...he isn't really physical or strong; but the other attributes allow him to navigate that...

Zi-Zo connection will bring success in the next 5-7 years if they stick together. They are perfectly sync like hell who would throw 60 feet dime with perfect timing to his teammate.

One day this man gonna contend to dpoy

Damn, just imagine how hard it is for any guards to play the pels, lonzo and jrue. Sheesh

He has so much potential still only his third season if he can get you a consistent 15-18 points a night he’s golden and that team is fucking straight he does what any other point guard does except scoring he rebounds plays defensive and can pass

He’s a helluva defender! He’s smart af defensively. He fits in soo much better with NO than he did LA

still a BALLiever here!! BBB

We finna be dangerous very soon 😈

real basketball fans will appreciate his game.

The Bulls got a great one in Zo with him Williams, Caruso, Bradley, and Jones Jr. can you say top 5 defense in league!

He's an LA Product, Kobe said after Iverson picked him apart in the finals one year, he became obsessed with becoming the best defender in the league. Ya he's a scorer but that doesn't mean he's above defending...like Harden. Lonzo shows true character after his fall from grace in front of his own city. Soft players would've taken it too hard and would've never recovered, instead this Man put his head down and silently let his play do all the talking. I like how this guy is a low key, character leader for himself, his brothers, and now the NBA. I could imagine the talks and confidence he gives his brothers after Lavar lays into them in his narcissist fashion. The oldest can be become a surrogate parent when the folks are ass kickers that apply that pressure with no empathy. Geez, remember when Lavar cut the boys off from seeing their Mom when she was hurting. What in the hell kind of parent does that? What I see is a team/family first, 1st born Son that aims to bring everybody up while shunning the spotlight. Because he was raised to be a Man...women want to be noticed(ahem Lavar)...Men want to be respected. This guy plays defense and dishes out assists on the court...but more importantly he does that OFF the court as well...Cheers #2...all 3 of you are gonna be lighting up the NBA for the next decade. SoCal(Lake Forest) Native looking on with pride

Way better than Kuzma I know lakers regret giving up lanzó keep it up ball!!

the sequence at @1:18 his awareness by not chasing after the loose ball knowing his teammate will go after it, and instead running ahead on the break

He's good

His signature defensive move is on an inbounds pass he will hide behind the pg and time the inbounds pass for a steal. The passer never sees him til its too late.

Lonzo ball reminds me a lot of Jason kidd in a way, their games are very similar..

That's the lonzo ball we know.. Almost a playoff but pandemic hapen

Welcome to my Chicago Bulls!

If you a laker fan you know Zo been a good ass defender

Can you do all his dunks?

Lonzo ball Is damn near a two-way player

I don't care how much you don't like their dad. But he raised some good ballers.

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Bruh lonzo Ball improve a lot

He just so damn underrated. Now that he has been the most healthy since coming into the league he has turned that corner. Zo’s ceiling is the roof top folks. Just wait.

4:50 that was nasty 🤢

Haters be like....... damn, he ball’n!! Bahhahaha! Dig it!