Nick Young has always been bold on and off the court and his claims are the biggest proof of that. The former Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors player has always had hot takes and he recently took things to the next level when he claimed LaMelo Ball is already one of the best 10 point guards in the NBA.
He took to Twitter to express his opinion on the young player, delivering big praise for him and his recent performances in the league. He didn’t name the other nine, but Young made it clear that LaMelo is one of the 10 best floor generals in the game.
Melo top 10 pg already
— Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) February 9, 2021
This didn’t sit well with some fans and while others went straight to attack the veteran, others actually named their top 10 PGs in the league right now.
Of ALL TIME??!!!
— Kdawg (@Chaomedia) February 9, 2021
No way, I’m gonna name all the PGs better than him (no order)
1. Steph
2. Dame
3. Kyrie
4. Lowry
5. Brogdan
6. Chris Paul
7. Walker
8. Fox
9. Simmons
10. Wall
11. Westbrook
12. Sexton
13. Fox
Than we can start to talk where Lamelo goes
— Mikey O (50-32) (3-4) (@michael21201_) February 9, 2021
no order
dame
curry
CP
Kyrie
Lowry
Kemba
sexton
fox
trae
westbrook
Simmons
that’s 10, in a few years throw lamelo up there for sure tho
— Ryan (@Sakahachi_17) February 9, 2021
https://twitter.com/JacobCr63992356/status/1358954580374151173
This why you not in the league
— ⛹🏾♂️ (@thebook0feli) February 9, 2021
— KCEgamer (@KCEgamer) February 9, 2021
— Owen (@OwenWH_) February 9, 2021
“melo top 10 pg already” pic.twitter.com/LESdy5Eli2
— Rob Pelinka’s Burner (@ShowtimeLakerss) February 9, 2021
Melo is no where near top 10 tho he’s had like 7 good games but he averages like 5 turnovers a game
— ໊ (@PrimeTimeRURS) February 9, 2021
If u watch basketball u know that melo impact the game more then a lot of these players he is one of the most unstoppable players in the nba right now 😂
— coach ron (@itsproduct) February 9, 2021
-Also Nick Young
He needs to be drug tested immediately pic.twitter.com/UPHVrJK6Ve
— RELL.eth (@amnrell) February 9, 2021
In no order
Curry
Dame
luka
Steph
Kyrie
Trae young
Westbrook
Fox
Ja
Even Kemba or Lowry
I love melo but he ain’t too 10 yet
— H-TOWN🤘🏽🚀 (@HOUST0NR0CKETS) February 9, 2021
Cap but he will be in a few seasons
— H-TOWN🤘🏽🚀 (@HOUST0NR0CKETS) February 9, 2021
https://twitter.com/24GOAT/status/1358968125459374080
Agreed right now only pgs better curry,Kyrie,Dame,CP3,Simmons,Ja who else honestly Luka not a pg Bron not a pg harden not a pg Kemba not playing better than him right now
— Ricoo Dreamzzz💜💛🥀🙏🏾 (@RicoDreamzz) February 9, 2021
https://twitter.com/bamaddamayo/status/1358968168119738368
NBA Twitter is always waiting for somebody to voice a slightly controversial opinion to go after them but this time they had reasons to contradict Swaggy P and his words. The player has made some questionable comments in recent times and this is another one to the list.
Melo has a big potential and the things he’s doing right now only prove that he can be great in the league. However, he’s still starting his career and we are yet to see what he will bring to the table.
However, his teammates have admitted that he’s had a big impact on the team, changing the mood in the locker room every day. Malik Monk recently praised his teammate not only for his performances on the court but also when they’re not playing, as Melo is always trying to cheer his teammates.
“It’s amazing, it starts with Melo. He just brightens up the day man. Always saying something crazy, always saying something funny, so that just brings joy to everybody. He always have us laughing. It’s always good to play happy.”
He’s walking in the right direction and if he keeps acting this way, Melo will be one of the best PGs in the league in the future. Right now, that sounds like a reach.
