It’s funny because, for all their similarities, I have the opposite concern for Lamelo than I did for Lonzo coming out, in that I think he’ll get his, stat-wise (at least putting shooting efficiency aside), but I’m pretty skeptical of him actually contributing to winning. Maybe it’s unfair because it is a league of grown men, but I can’t overlook that he had the worst +/- for the worst team in the NBL. And elite vision isn’t enough in and of itself, particularly when there’s porous perimeter defense and bad shooting with an even worse shot selection. I’m hoping he’s smart enough to figure out what he needs to do and hardworking enough to do it, because I love love love watching incredible passers, but I agree that he’s going to really struggle this year. Charlotte is a very good under play, IMO.
FWIW, it seems like everyone who played with him in Australia loved him, and thought he was a sweet, down-to-earth kid and a good teammate, which was surprising to read based off of my general impression of him.