Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley was tagged as the old man ranting after criticizing the quality of play in the Adidas Uprising Summer Championship game, which had a mano-a-mano encounter for two of the nation's best high school prospects — LaMelo Ball and Zion Williamson.

He was immediately put on blast on Twitter after sending out his thoughts.

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While Ball and Williamson had plenty of eye-catching highlights during the jam-packed event, but very few plays involved any sort of advanced basketball play or any solid schemes, making it a rude awakening by the time these players get to college.

Ball still has a wonky shot-form, which has become as much of the family trademark as the Big Baller Brand. His brother Lonzo went through the same during his lone year at UCLA. LaMelo's handle and finishing are his best attributes, but ones that are likely to be less impressive when facing taller/stronger/quicker defenders at the next level.

Williamson has an NBA-ready body, but is known to be a highlight reel around the rim, without any other clear impact skill aside from his incredible athleticism.

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Even ESPN college analyst Seth Greenberg chimed into the conversation.