Is melo even worth all this drama? From what i see hes just a scorer that is lazy in all other aspects of the game.
Glad you asked, lol!
He is THE BEST isolation scorer in the NBA. If you need a shot late in the game then you go to him. Unfortunately the Knicks never seem to have themselves in that position...
I hate on Melo a lot because I don't like his style of play, no defense, he's not a leader and said as much in interviews. So again to answer your question, no he is not worth it.
Melo seems like a good dude. It's not his fault phil and dolan massively overpaid him or that they surrounded him with crap. they knew what they were getting.
If I had known then what I know now...
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Is melo even worth all this drama? From what i see hes just a scorer that is lazy in all other aspects of the game.
Glad you asked, lol!
He is THE BEST isolation scorer in the NBA. If you need a shot late in the game then you go to him. Unfortunately the Knicks never seem to have themselves in that position...
I hate on Melo a lot because I don't like his style of play, no defense, he's not a leader and said as much in interviews. So again to answer your question, no he is not worth it.
Melo seems like a good dude. It's not his fault phil and dolan massively overpaid him or that they surrounded him with crap. they knew what they were getting.
Yep. Did they think Melo was suddenly going to start playing D and become a great leader this late in his career??
What a mess. The Knicks make me feel better about being a Bulls fan...just a little bit.
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edited February 2017
My opinion on Melo and the Knicks: (Though he still can be) He shouldn't be the 1st option anymore. I think if he doesn't have to create his own space, he will be more effective and the ball will move more which will be beneficial for the team. At this stage, he is now the guy someone has to find open, averaging 15ish a game and not isolating and creating shots for himself. Maybe posting up some because he is still pretty damn strong. BUT, putting him in that role requires an effective facilitator and a consistent 1st option which the Knicks don't have. Also, I think the Knicks are okay on O and can put up a lot of points except they let the other team score more. Which really is the main prob. Not Melo. These dudes barely show up on defense. Rose and Noah are just kinda there. Lee is alright, but he is most effective when he brings players to their weakside into help, which wont work if there is no help. Lance is a good defensive guy but you're pretty much playing 4 on 5 on offense with him on. KP is also a liability on D and either has poor discipline, or gives up too much space (hopefully he'll learn). Lastly, Melo on defense is... well, Melo on defense.
They must want to give him a contract at the end of the year. That is the only reason I can think of...
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Since it doesn't look like anybody wants to come here. We need to go for that lottery pick. Forget about "trying" to make the playoffs
I'm torn because I still think the Knicks can make a late push for playoffs due to schedule and this draft class is overhyped, but again 1. I'm not a scout, 2. We lost to the fucking Embiid-less Sixers. So worst case, we don't make a push and pick an overhyped player. Nothing new I guess.
Since it doesn't look like anybody wants to come here. We need to go for that lottery pick. Forget about "trying" to make the playoffs
You want to tank?
Not for 3 years on purpose. I would like it if they made the playoffs. But I would understand if they wanted a better position.
After those 3 years the Sixers have Embiid, Simmons, Saric, two potential lottery picks this year and the Kings pick next year among other valuable future picks to go along with the most cap space in the league.
What do the Knicks have after these past few years? Which franchise is in better position to succeed in the coming years? I'll take the Sixers in this bet all day long....
Since it doesn't look like anybody wants to come here. We need to go for that lottery pick. Forget about "trying" to make the playoffs
You want to tank?
Not for 3 years on purpose. I would like it if they made the playoffs. But I would understand if they wanted a better position.
After those 3 years the Sixers have Embiid, Simmons, Saric, two potential lottery picks this year and the Kings pick next year among other valuable future picks to go along with the most cap space in the league.
What do the Knicks have after these past few years? Which franchise is in better position to succeed in the coming years? I'll take the Sixers in this bet all day long....
I only say that because we haven't been winning in a long time. And not getting anything for Rose or Jennings hurt.
Since it doesn't look like anybody wants to come here. We need to go for that lottery pick. Forget about "trying" to make the playoffs
You want to tank?
Not for 3 years on purpose. I would like it if they made the playoffs. But I would understand if they wanted a better position.
After those 3 years the Sixers have Embiid, Simmons, Saric, two potential lottery picks this year and the Kings pick next year among other valuable future picks to go along with the most cap space in the league.
What do the Knicks have after these past few years? Which franchise is in better position to succeed in the coming years? I'll take the Sixers in this bet all day long....
I only say that because we haven't been winning in a long time. And not getting anything for Rose or Jennings hurt.
There was a report that the Knicks were going to basically give away Melo to the Clippers but they didn't want him.
Since it doesn't look like anybody wants to come here. We need to go for that lottery pick. Forget about "trying" to make the playoffs
You want to tank?
Not for 3 years on purpose. I would like it if they made the playoffs. But I would understand if they wanted a better position.
After those 3 years the Sixers have Embiid, Simmons, Saric, two potential lottery picks this year and the Kings pick next year among other valuable future picks to go along with the most cap space in the league.
What do the Knicks have after these past few years? Which franchise is in better position to succeed in the coming years? I'll take the Sixers in this bet all day long....
I only say that because we haven't been winning in a long time. And not getting anything for Rose or Jennings hurt.
There was a report that the Knicks were going to basically give away Melo to the Clippers but they didn't want him.
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What a mess. The Knicks make me feel better about being a Bulls fan...just a little bit.
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Things happen in the game. Nothing you
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"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
What do the Knicks have after these past few years? Which franchise is in better position to succeed in the coming years? I'll take the Sixers in this bet all day long....
I feel bad for him. He was great but needs to hang up the kicks.