Melo out in Houston?

[YoungbuckMurray]

Looks like melo is out in Houston.

The Rockets have denied they are waiving Carmelo Anthony, but two sources close to the situation say Anthony has been informed that his brief time with the team will soon be ending. Anthony has been listed as "out" for Houston's game tonight against Indiana due to illness

any chance the spurs take a chance on him. I know he’s always been a problem, but if anyone can get through to him it’s pop

[BatManu20]

Smartest thing they've done in a while.

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[BatManu20]

I'm sure the Warriors will pick him up, just as a "fuck you" to the league. It'll be a new challenge for them, winning a title with a cancer like that on the roster

[NASpurs]

any chance the spurs take a chance on him. I know he’s always been a problem, but if anyone can get through to him it’s pop

The dude's a cancer and in denial. Should retire already so fuck no to the first part of this quote.

[paperboy77]

I don’t think it’s a mental thing at this point. He’s just way past his prime and great scorer who never really added anything to his game. Can’t envision him contributing anything unless he was willing to be a small ball 4 willing to rebound and be a fourth option w/2nd second unit.

[HarlemHeat37]

He should just leave like Iverson did..go dominate the Big 3..

[Mr. Body]

Smartest thing they've done in a while.

1061740663698546688

The smartest thing they've done in a while follows from the dumbest thing they've done in a while.

[cool cat]

Yes he is a cancer, but going to Houston didn’t make any sense. Their offense is to not shoot any mid range shots or post ups and that is his whole game.

[gambit1990]

awesome. maybe a team in the wnba would be interested in him.

[timvp]

Scapegoat, tbh. Rockets still looked like trash last night. Their biggest problem is CP3 is playing like a glorified Patty Mills so far this season.

I wouldn't want Melo on the Spurs but he wasn't the reason why the Rockets are off to a slow start.

[gambit1990]

Scapegoat, tbh. Rockets still looked like trash last night. Their biggest problem is CP3 is playing like a glorified Patty Mills so far this season.

I wouldn't want Melo on the Spurs but he wasn't the reason why the Rockets are off to a slow start.
yeah, he isn’t why the rockets have looked so bad but he wasn’t doing them any favors:
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[R. DeMurre]

Phil Jackson didn't handle it very diplomatically, but everything he said about Melo in NY was essentially true... Ball stopper, too iso heavy, doesn't focus on Defensive end. I liked Melo at Syracuse, in his first few years at Denver, and on those early Team USAs, but he pretty much stopped improving in his mid 20s and didn't add anything to his repertoire. It's funny to me how Houston is always lauded as a place that pays special attention to advanced stats, but than they sign guys like Melo and Josh Smith, who advanced stats rate as average at best...

[BackHome]

I just remember his team getting in a fight and he went and cheap shot the guy. The funniest thing is he punched like a girl the guy turn around to square up and fight and Melo actually runs away I was laughing my ass off.

Someone asked Steve Nash who played a lot of Hockey what did he think and how would that move go over on his old hockey game. He said “ if someone on my team hit a guy and ran away his own team mates would have kicked his ass”. That shit was classic.

[RD2191]

Permaban

[sananspursfan21]

You said it that if anyone CAN get through to him, it’d be Pop. Doubt Pop wants to though.

[J_Paco]

Scapegoat, tbh. Rockets still looked like trash last night. Their biggest problem is CP3 is playing like a glorified Patty Mills so far this season.

I wouldn't want Melo on the Spurs but he wasn't the reason why the Rockets are off to a slow start.

So, Paul has finally hit the wall that most PG's hit at 30+ years old? If his play continues to decline it'll be huge, huge shit sandwich with the money he's owed.

Melo has turned into Allen Iverson 2.0 and I've never seem a team go from contender to pretender so quickly. Damn....

[NASpurs]

Amazing that guys who were born in '85 are turning into TOSBs.

[tmtcsc]

but if anyone can get through to him it’s pop

http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt156/tbattle3/208gzrl.gif

[TD 21]

Again with this Pop nonsense, as if he's some miracle worker. Obviously, they shouldn't and wouldn't touch Anthony with a 10 foot pool. About the last thing this already poorly constructed, archaic roster needs, is a lesser Gay (with a much bigger ego).


Amazing that guys who were born in '85 are turning into TOSBs.

Was thinking the same thing. Out of players who were in their 30s last season, there were 5 who were either still superstars (James, Paul) or stars (Aldridge, Lowry, Horford). At this writing, only James and Lowry have maintained their standing.

[BillMc]

I'm sure the Warriors will pick him up, just as a "fuck you" to the league. It'll be a new challenge for them, winning a title with a cancer like that on the roster

Two cancers but at least Boogie can play ((when healthy). Melo needs to retire.

[Chillen]

Please Lakers sign him!

[BillMc]

Fun to watch these clowns try to evade the questions.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyZQO89NxJw

[BillMc]

Please Lakers sign him!

That would be massively entertaining.

[Chillen]

That would be massively entertaining.

For sure.

[tbdog]

Well pop coached him in team USA. But the team has no use for him. He strictly a 4. He would only be an upgrade over poindexter. Berthans and Cunningham both over something Melo doesnt.

[Mirrornick]

The man can't shoot open shots anymore. He's no use. If he could make shots then he would still be valuable, but the guy doesn't make any shots to save his life.

[John B]

Such a waste of talent. How does this affect his bid for future hof?

[BackHome]

Houston is so fucked can’t get upset at my Spurs cause things could always be worse we could be Houston. Lol

[hooperflash]

He’s got to switch back to #15 , problem solved.

[gambit1990]

Such a waste of talent. How does this affect his bid for future hof?
really don't think he should make it... all he's done is make the conference finals once.

but wouldn't be surprised if he did though, for his time on team usa.

[TimmyBuckets]

Looks like melo is out in Houston.

The Rockets have denied they are waiving Carmelo Anthony, but two sources close to the situation say Anthony has been informed that his brief time with the team will soon be ending. Anthony has been listed as "out" for Houston's game tonight against Indiana due to illness

any chance the spurs take a chance on him. I know he’s always been a problem, but if anyone can get through to him it’s pop

No and no.

[gambit1990]

favorite melo moment:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DCJXYbBB7w

[Kobe'sAchilles]

Spurstalk: we shoot too many midrange shots. We need guys who play defense and can create for others.
Also Spurstalk: Lets sign Carmelo Anthony :hungry:

[Spurtacular]

favorite melo moment:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DCJXYbBB7w

:lmao

[Barfunk]

Amazing that guys who were born in '85 are turning into TOSBs.

We're not in 2006 anymore Toto :depressed

[sasaint]

If this clown were to get into the HOF, that would be a total joke.

[99 Problems]

Patty has played like Larry Bird this last week, we have no room for Melo tbh.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Patty has played like Larry Bird this last week, we have no room for Melo tbh.

Larry Bird today???

I agree with the second part of your post though.

[MultiTroll]

favorite melo moment:
:rollin
Lets save that for when the dipstick finally does retire.

[Chinook]

Only way Melo doesn't make the HoF is if he pulls a TO and pisses off the voters. Dude has a college title and a ton of international success. In a process that counts all basketball contributions, Melo has it.

Skill-wise, I don't think Melo is all that bad of a player. He has the size to be a four or five in today's league, and he can shoot when he doesn't fill up on shitty shots. In many ways he's similar to Aldridge in that if you build a roster that takes advantage of his pluses and can minimize his minuses, he has (or at least had) the pure offensive power to push a team into the playoffs. But LMA also had the defense, which even on his worst day he does better than Melo usually does. Anthony can contest shots and all that mess when he's motivated to, but that's like a once or twice a season thing.

Dude really just doesn't seem to care about playing winning basketball anymore. I'm not sure he ever did, but he doesn't now regardless. There's just no way he can't realize at this point what he can and can't do and what he needs to do to be effective for a winning team. I don't think he was ever going to work in Houston or GS. But on a team that doesn't shy away from midrange shots? Yeah, he could be a lowish-minute, high-usage bench guy. Essentially, he could play the same role that Gay would play in SA, except Rudy has embraced being a role-player and has focused on working with other scorers and using his gravity to benefit his teammates while Melo is the opposite.

[spurs10]

Only way Melo doesn't make the HoF is if he pulls a TO and pisses off the voters. Dude has a college title and a ton of international success. In a process that counts all basketball contributions, Melo has it.

Skill-wise, I don't think Melo is all that bad of a player. He has the size to be a four or five in today's league, and he can shoot when he doesn't fill up on shitty shots. In many ways he's similar to Aldridge in that if you build a roster that takes advantage of his pluses and can minimize his minuses, he has (or at least had) the pure offensive power to push a team into the playoffs. But LMA also had the defense, which even on his worst day he does better than Melo usually does. Anthony can contest shots and all that mess when he's motivated to, but that's like a once or twice a season thing.

Dude really just doesn't seem to care about playing winning basketball anymore. I'm not sure he ever did, but he doesn't now regardless. There's just no way he can't realize at this point what he can and can't do and what he needs to do to be effective for a winning team. I don't think he was ever going to work in Houston or GS. But on a team that doesn't shy away from midrange shots? Yeah, he could be a lowish-minute, high-usage bench guy. Essentially, he could play the same role that Gay would play in SA, except Rudy has embraced being a role-player and has focused on working with other scorers and using his gravity to benefit his teammates while Melo is the opposite. His career has been a strange one marked by a lot of criticism for his decisions. I believe he wanted to be seen as one of the best when he never really has lived up to that. He has wanted superstar treatment without the winning and the leadership. He has managed to get on the U.S. Men's National Team, but I wonder if their success should come as a surprise to anyone. I mean the salary of that team is in the hundreds of millions of dollars and few national teams can compete with them. That makes Manu and Argentina all the more special. Like you say he 'could' have done a lot of things, but he hasn't embraced any of the roles he might be suitable for that you described.

[BillMc]

Melo is in Iverson-like denial that his skills have declined and he needs to change his role or get out. But AI still loved playing at least. I kinda wonder if Melo even cares anymore.

[Mirrornick]

The same people who wants to tank hard, but yet y'all don't want Melo? Makes no sense.. if y'all want to tank, Melo is the solution. Make him your #1 option and you win the lotto guarantee 100%

[Maddog]

That would be massively entertaining.

THIS is massively entertaining.


The Rockets braintrust has a tendency to outsmart themselves...

[Chillen]

averaged 16ppg with OKC last season, not bad. If Houston waives him Spurs could sign him to a 10 day contract and see how it goes and if it goes well extend him for rest of season.

[Chillen]

favorite melo moment:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DCJXYbBB7w

Dude hurt his neck a little. Why the refs let play resume with a player on the floor like that is beyond me.

[exstatic]

Dude hurt his neck a little. Why the refs let play resume with a player on the floor like that is beyond me.
Because they can’t stop it? There are no injury timeouts in the NBA. it’s up to his team to call a TO, or take a foul.

He’s a giant prima Donna and vagina, and I don’t want him anywhere near this team.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

averaged 16ppg with OKC last season, not bad. If Houston waives him Spurs could sign him to a 10 day contract and see how it goes and if it goes well extend him for rest of season.

Doesn't matter how many points he averaged, he had a terrible TS% just above 50. Also equally bad OBPM and DBMP at -1.9 and VORP -1.1. Yikes! What's happening in Houston was expected - he was always going to be an inefficient chucker and it'd be more of the same at SA or whatever other team he goes to.

[John B]

Is he better than Metu? Would he listen to a marquee coach? Coz right now we are thin at small ball PF/C position. SF will not do him any good. But chemistry is what Spurs rely to very much.

[sasaint]

Because they can’t stop it? There are no injury timeouts in the NBA. it’s up to his team to call a TO, or take a foul.

He’s a giant prima Donna and vagina, and I don’t want him anywhere near this team.


Doesn't matter how many points he averaged, he had a terrible TS% just above 50. Also equally bad OBPM and DBMP at -1.9 and VORP -1.1. Yikes! What's happening in Houston was expected - he was always going to be an inefficient chucker and it'd be more of the same at SA or whatever other team he goes to.

Preach, brethren.

[Chucho]

Don't want him on the team.

But if you think Carmelo isn't going into the HoF, you're an idiot.

[spurs10]

Melo is in Iverson-like denial that his skills have declined and he needs to change his role or get out. But AI still loved playing at least. I kinda wonder if Melo even cares anymore. Concur on the in 'denial' thoughts. Never recall AI being anything, but a 'head down, horns out' type player. I think Melo scoffing at a reporter who asked him about coming off the bench says a lot. As Chinook mentioned he doesn't seem to care about doing what you gotta do to win and in his case that would mean being a role-player. Throughout his career I haven't heard him referred to as a 'team-player' at all.

[gameFACE]

I'm sure the Warriors will pick him up, just as a "fuck you" to the league. It'll be a new challenge for them, winning a title with a cancer like that on the roster

If the Warriors got Melo it could be what topples them this year. Please do it.

[tmtcsc]

"We have not been able to win with him on the court at this time and I think the direction with our team is that he is a player that would be better off somewhere else and using his talent somewhere he can win or chase that championship," Jackson said Friday. "Right now we need players that are really active, can play every single play, defensively and offensively," Jackson said. "That's really important for us."

:rollin:rollin https://media.giphy.com/media/47fYFMKUeqCEE/giphy.gif

[DAF86]

What the heck, I might do it just for the fact that he's probably the most talented 6'8" guy we could possibly get. And we need those type of players. He might not be such a bad fit as a Rudy Gay insurance.

[superbigtime]

Houston is so fucked can’t get upset at my Spurs cause things could always be worse we could be Houston. Lol

so true. It’s all relative.

[Dverde]

Don't want him on the team.

But if you think Carmelo isn't going into the HoF, you're an idiot.

People forget he lead Syracuse to the championship. That alone should get him in.

[Clipper Nation]

If this clown were to get into the HOF, that would be a total joke.

He'll be in the HOF. It's already the biggest joke in sports with abysmally low standards.

[Chucho]

People forget he lead Syracuse to the championship. That alone should get him in.

He's the 19th All time scorer and, if he plays and averages like 11ppg, he will pass Alex English and KG this year. Maybe not 1st ballot, but he's an HOF'r on NBA credentials alone. Throw in the college title and he could be first ballot in a weak class.

[Chinook]

Melo is also one of the best American FIBA players too. People act like he was just on those Olympic teams. He was an alpha among alphas for some of those runs.

[spurs10]

Melo is also one of the best American FIBA players too. People act like he was just on those Olympic teams. He was an alpha among alphas for some of those runs. Yes you're right and those are shining moments in his career.

[DMC]

He could start in Cleveland.

[Kawhitstorm]

Was thinking the same thing. Out of players who were in their 30s last season, there were 5 who were either still superstars (James, Paul) or stars (Aldridge, Lowry, Horford). At this writing, only James and Lowry have maintained their standing.


Ibaka & Fat Gasol have taken Softridge/Average Al's spot this season.

[Dverde]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CqMiiErbIxQ/U58ZSP5JkQI/AAAAAAAABEk/ZdDLwT225hU/s1600/Carmelo-Anthony-Spurs.jpg

[Fireball]

Rudy Gay is the better version of Anthony right now ... so can we stop this shit?

[RD2191]

We should bring him in just for the epic meltdowns :lol

[james evans]

really don't think he should make it... all he's done is make the conference finals once.

but wouldn't be surprised if he did though, for his time on team usa.
So u don’t think a guy who was NCAA championship mvp, 3 gold medals, multiple all star, multiple all nba teams, and 25k points is a hall of famer?? Lol. I’m not a Melo fan but god damn what is the standard??

[Dverde]

So u don’t think a guy who was NCAA championship mvp, 3 gold medals, multiple all star, multiple all nba teams, and 25k points is a hall of famer?? Lol. I’m not a Melo fan but god damn what is the standard??

Your know it’s time to hang them up when another team says we would rather have Quincy Pondexter. Been a nice run Carmelo. None of your banana boat butt buddies can save your career now.

[james evans]

I definitely don’t want him with us. That’s not my argument at all lol.

[r0drig0lac]

We should bring him in just for the epic meltdowns :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Spurm fans getting picky while Dante Cunningham is staring :lol

[szkorhetz]

Spurm fans getting picky while Dante Cunningham is staring :lol

[exstatic]

Spurm fans getting picky while Dante Cunningham is staring :lol

Dante Cunningham is shooting 40% from 3 and defending his ass off, two things that Melo didn't even do BEFORE he was washed up.

[james evans]

Spurm fans getting picky while Dante Cunningham is staring :lol
Cunningham plays defense and he isn’t selfish

[Galileo]

I stand with Melo.

[dbreiden83080]

Anyone who votes that clown into the Hall of Fame is a moron. I don’t care how many points he scored in his career. He never played a lick of defense. Made any team better, In fact he was basically a cancer on every Team he was on.

[dbreiden83080]

He'll be in the HOF. It's already the biggest joke in sports with abysmally low standards.

The standards are insanely low for the Hall of Fame I agree. To me Tracy McGrady is not a Hall of Fame player. He had a very nice run for a number of years, but he didn’t put up the kind of stats or do the kind of winning that warrants Hall of Fame induction. Grant Hill Same thing. Had a nice run and then injuries Derailed the entire second half of his career. Not a Hall of Famer. I hate how they call it the basketball Hall of Fame and count all of these things that are not NBA related. They spend 95% of their career playing in the NBA. That should carry the most weight. Carmelo from the statistical standpoint has had a great career. However he never even was a part of any great rivalry. Never led his teams anywhere to the playoffs where they were legitimately in contention to do anything. Barkley, Ewing, Malone, Miller All examples of guys that were a part of great rivalries. And came very close to winning it all. Had great runs with their teams. This guy has done nothing. Literally nothing.

[Galileo]

The standards are insanely low for the Hall of Fame I agree. To me Tracy McGrady is not a Hall of Fame player. He had a very nice run for a number of years, but he didn’t put up the kind of stats or do the kind of winning that warrants Hall of Fame induction. Grant Hill Same thing. Had a nice run and then injuries Derailed the entire second half of his career. Not a Hall of Famer. I hate how they call it the basketball Hall of Fame and count all of these things that are not NBA related. They spend 95% of their career playing in the NBA. That should carry the most weight. Carmelo from the statistical standpoint has had a great career. However he never even was a part of any great rivalry. Never led his teams anywhere to the playoffs where they were legitimately in contention to do anything. Barkley, Ewing, Malone, Miller All examples of guys that were a part of great rivalries. And came very close to winning it all. Had great runs with their teams. This guy has done nothing. Literally nothing.

Melo won a world championship in 2003.

[Galileo]

The standards are insanely low for the Hall of Fame I agree. To me Tracy McGrady is not a Hall of Fame player. He had a very nice run for a number of years, but he didn’t put up the kind of stats or do the kind of winning that warrants Hall of Fame induction. Grant Hill Same thing. Had a nice run and then injuries Derailed the entire second half of his career. Not a Hall of Famer. I hate how they call it the basketball Hall of Fame and count all of these things that are not NBA related. They spend 95% of their career playing in the NBA. That should carry the most weight. Carmelo from the statistical standpoint has had a great career. However he never even was a part of any great rivalry. Never led his teams anywhere to the playoffs where they were legitimately in contention to do anything. Barkley, Ewing, Malone, Miller All examples of guys that were a part of great rivalries. And came very close to winning it all. Had great runs with their teams. This guy has done nothing. Literally nothing.

Melo won 3 Olympic gold medals.

[james evans]

It’s not just the “nba hall of fame “ fellas though that’s a part of it. Drazen petrovich, Oscar Schmidt (who never played in the nba) , Ralph Sampson, or Sabonis aren’t in there for just nba play. And if you’re talking about lack of defense keeping someone out of HOF, then there is no way in hell tony Parker would be going either. Once again not a Melo fan and I hate his game, but you don’t have to be great to make the hall of fame

[Play Boban]

:cry

[dbreiden83080]

Melo won 3 Olympic gold medals.

That doesn’t mean anything to me. He played on Olympic teams with tremendous talent around him. That to me is not the measure of a Hall of Fame basketball player. What did you do in the NBA? Yeah he scored a lot of points but did his teams ever accomplish anything? No.. Ewing, Barkley, Malone, Miller all went to the finals. The second half of his career he was almost never even in the playoffs. It is easy to make the playoffs in the NBA. You win 40 games and you are in.

[Chillen]

If he gets waived it's up to Spurs FO if they want Melo or not.

[Kawhitstorm]

Melo is also one of the best American FIBA players too. People act like he was just on those Olympic teams. He was an alpha among alphas for some of those runs.

He sure was alphing against Team Nigeria while being no where to be found against the only team that had a the talent to challenge Team USA: https://www.basketball-reference.com/olympics/games/2012-08-12-USA-ESP/

[Kawhitstorm]

Melo won 3 Olympic gold medals.

Deron Williams also has a national championship & a bunch of gold medals.........

[JeffDuncan]

Ok, this Suns game talked me into it. I'd take Melo.

[Galileo]

That doesn’t mean anything to me. He played on Olympic teams with tremendous talent around him. That to me is not the measure of a Hall of Fame basketball player. What did you do in the NBA? Yeah he scored a lot of points but did his teams ever accomplish anything? No.. Ewing, Barkley, Malone, Miller all went to the finals. The second half of his career he was almost never even in the playoffs. It is easy to make the playoffs in the NBA. You win 40 games and you are in.

Melo also has a bronze medal.

[timvp]

Well, the Spurs did sign Glenn Robinson, who was similar to current Carmelo -- both on the court and reputation-wise. And that worked out rather well, tbqhwy.

[Galileo]

Deron Williams also has a national championship & a bunch of gold medals.........

Deron has only 2 gold medals, Melo has three. And Melo has an NCAA championship.

Deron would be a hall-of-famer if not for his injuries.

[Dex]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CqMiiErbIxQ/U58ZSP5JkQI/AAAAAAAABEk/ZdDLwT225hU/s1600/Carmelo-Anthony-Spurs.jpg

Don't you put that evil on me, Ricky Bobby!

[Dex]

Well, the Spurs did sign Glenn Robinson, who was similar to current Carmelo -- both on the court and reputation-wise. And that worked out rather well, tbqhwy.

Big Dog was like a third-stringer and played less than 25 games for us total. And we still had the Big 3.

Pop would probably try to start Melo and make him our primary perimeter defender.

[TheGreatYacht]

Melo, DeRozan, Gay, Aldridge. Make it happen PATFO :lmao

[Beartrucci]

Melo, DeRozan, Gay, Aldridge. Make it happen PATFO :lmao

The ISOiest of all ISO teams ever. Hell why not at this point? :lol

[NASpurs]

The ISOiest of all ISO teams ever. Hell why not at this point? :lol

A collection of has-beens, ISO, mid range team. Might need to sign Monta Ellis to complete the garbage lineup.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Melo, DeRozan, Gay, Aldridge. Make it happen PATFO :lmao

Don't forget Mills.

We'd average 4 assists a game for the remainder of the season. I'd actually enjoy seeing that group "gel".

[Dex]

Don't forget Mills.

We'd average 4 assists a game for the remainder of the season. I'd actually enjoy seeing that group "gel".

If we gon' be "tryin' for Zion"....might as well make it entertaining.

[r0drig0lac]

A collection of has-beens, ISO, mid range team. Might need to sign Monta Ellis to complete the garbage lineup.

beautiful game 2.0 https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/praise.gif

[Dverde]

A collection of has-beens, ISO, mid range team. Might need to sign Monta Ellis to complete the garbage lineup.
Hire Mark Jackson to coach em up.

[james evans]

That doesn’t mean anything to me. He played on Olympic teams with tremendous talent around him. That to me is not the measure of a Hall of Fame basketball player. What did you do in the NBA? Yeah he scored a lot of points but did his teams ever accomplish anything? No.. Ewing, Barkley, Malone, Miller all went to the finals. The second half of his career he was almost never even in the playoffs. It is easy to make the playoffs in the NBA. You win 40 games and you are in.
It’s not the nba hall of fame. There are many teams and players in the hall of fame that never played an mba game.

[SPURt]

Don't you put that evil on me, Ricky Bobby!https://media.giphy.com/media/gPTTdOsD3lEQw/giphy.gif

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

Deron has only 2 gold medals, Melo has three. And Melo has an NCAA championship.

Deron would be a hall-of-famer if not for his injuries. Daren Williams is the most over rated player in NBA history.

[Kawhitstorm]

And Melo has an NCAA championship.

...so does Deron:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=eRbP9dNKR08

[DAF86]

Do it, tbh.

You can sell him San Antonio by telling him that he will start (which he will, since Pop it's desperately trying to find ways to have Gay come off the bench and play less minutes, so that he can rest).

[anon]

Yeah, recall Jimmer from China and try to buy out Iverson's Turk mob debts while you're at it. Hang a "charity cases welcome" sign at the FO door since the leadership of this org is so much more morally superior than the country's leadership.

[DAF86]

Yeah, recall Jimmer from China and try to buy out Iverson's Turk mob debts while you're at it. Hang a "charity cases welcome" sign at the FO door since the leadership of this org is so much more morally superior than the country's leadership.

Dude, we are starting Dante fucking Cunningham. When Rudy is out (which is once every three games) we're trotting Belinelli out there as SF for 25 minutes per game. :lol

Beggers can't be chooser, tbh.

[r0drig0lac]

Dude, we are starting Dante fucking Cunningham. When Rudy is out (which is once every three games) we're trotting Belinelli out there as SF for 25 minutes per game. :lol

Beggers can't be chooser, tbh.

bring Jr Smith too, any more headcase?

[anon]

Dude, we are starting Dante fucking Cunningham. When Rudy is out (which is once every three games) we're trotting Belinelli out there as SF for 25 minutes per game. :lol

Beggers can't be chooser, tbh.
My man, why are you still racking your brain trying to improve this hopeless roster? Beggars get to choose a top 5 pick is where I'm staking my claim.

[DAF86]

My man, why are you still racking your brain trying to improve this hopeless roster? Beggars get to choose a top 5 pick is where I'm staking my claim.

To keep the playoffs streak alive and because I think this team could be a lot better than it is with a couple of 6'8'' that can actually play.

[TheGreatYacht]

The state of this team when washed Melo is an upgrade over what you have at PF :cry

[anon]

To keep the playoffs streak alive and because I think this team could be a lot better than it is with a couple of 6'8'' that can actually play.
We need three 6'8" 3&Ds, two on the starters and one off the bench to play pf with Rudy. After that, we need a rim rolling, switchable, low point of gravity C. These are the minimal reqs to avoid a gentleman's sweep and advance to the semis. But why for the love of god are we still targeting nebulous consolation prizes like playoff streaks or 50-win streaks when it gets the franchise nowhere in strategic terms? Even Tony was pragmatic and vocal enough to admit 50 wins was not a priority during the first Leonardless season.

You know, maybe I should be more supportive of a CancerMelo to SA move since Melo as a starting sf is the opposite of improvement and would actually accelerate the tank I'm in favor of. Damn, Pop's one step forward, three steps back calculus is fucking up my allegiances.

[sananspursfan21]

At this point, I don’t know how much it would hurt. In the big 3 era it’s the last thing they’d of wanted to do. But our guys are kinda grasping at straws these days

[playbonner15]

The ISOiest of all ISO teams ever. Hell why not at this point? :lol
Pop 4D chess :hungry:

[RC_Drunkford]

We need three 6'8" 3&Ds, two on the starters and one off the bench to play pf with Rudy. After that, we need a rim rolling, switchable, low point of gravity C. These are the minimal reqs to avoid a gentleman's sweep and advance to the semis

This, which is why I want them to trade for Ariza or Demarre Carrol. Sign Stanley Johnson in the offseason and draft an SF and you have 3 wings. Not ideal, but it's probably the only option they have

[r0drig0lac]

We need three 6'8" 3&Ds, two on the starters and one off the bench to play pf with Rudy.

this, bring Shabazz from china, and trade Mills + salary and 2nd pick (maybe Hawks for Lin, Justin Anderson and Bembry), my other choice would be Carroll and Dinwidie from the Nets

[anon]

This, which is why I want them to trade for Ariza or Demarre Carrol. Sign Stanley Johnson in the offseason and draft an SF and you have 3 wings. Not ideal, but it's probably the only option they have
Ariza and Johnson together would be a huge improvement, which only leads me to think signing one or both of those are pipe dreams. Guess I have to regain faith in the FO to get it done before I get behind it. Ariza's situation is practically begging for a contender to take him off Phoenix's books, I'll be pissed if the Lakers, NOP, Denver or Golden State acquire him at the trade deadline, but I won't be surprised.

[exstatic]

this, bring Shabazz from china, and trade Mills + salary and 2nd pick (maybe Hawks for Lin, Justin Anderson and Bembry), my other choice would be Carroll and Dinwidie from the Nets

:lol. ‘Bazz doesn’t 3 OR D. He’s a younger, homeless man’s Melo.

[RC_Drunkford]

Ariza and Johnson together would be a huge improvement, which only leads me to think signing one or both of those are pipe dreams. Guess I have to regain faith in the FO to get it done before I get behind it. Ariza's situation is practically begging for a contender to take him off Phoenix's books, I'll be pissed if the Lakers, NOP, Denver or Golden State acquire him at the trade deadline, but I won't be surprised.

it is absolutely possible to get this done, but they have to pick up Ariza/Carrol this season either through trade or off waivers, so they have bird rights to resign that player

[Chillen]

The thing is Melo is the butt of jokes but the style of play of this team he fits in better than with Rockets. It might be worth it tbh.

[Beartrucci]

Pop 4D chess :hungry:

is your avatar Bonner with Dragon Age art? :lol

[r0drig0lac]

The thing is Melo is the butt of jokes but the style of play of this team he fits in better than with Rockets. It might be worth it tbh.

Gay was the target of jokes in st before playing here, I would bring Melo (and Shabazz) no doubt, these guys know ball, and we desperately need some size (and talent)

[baseline bum]

Big Dog was like a third-stringer and played less than 25 games for us total. And we still had the Big 3.

Pop would probably try to start Melo and make him our primary perimeter defender.

Well I don't think Pop would be asking Melo to come in and fix a 17-4 hole to the defending champions in Game 1 of the Finals.

[baseline bum]

Fuck Dat Nigga Bazz. Most disappointing Bruin recruit since Cedric Bozeman.

[dbestpro]

His defense cannot be any worse.

[therealtruth]

Well it would make sense to continue the Spurs tradition of getting star players after they're washed up.

[DAF86]

Is this guy still in basketball shape? Gay insurance anyone? Their games are somewhat similar.

He's better than Cunningham and Pondexter, that's for sure.

[Robz4000]

Have you not seen how fast Houston turned it around after he was jettisoned?

[timtonymanu]

LMA/Demar/Melo would be quite the trio to root for :lol

[TimmyBuckets]

Perfect. Another depressed chucker.

[DAF86]

Have you not seen how fast Houston turned it around after he was jettisoned?

Not really. After they let Carmelo go they were still pretty mediocre for a while, then Harden went supernova and they started to pull some wins. Lately they have gone back to mediocreball.

[DAF86]

LMA/Demar/Melo would be quite the trio to root for :lol

Look how Pop's system made wonders for Rudy. Maybe we can pull the same for Anthony? I don't know man. Our SF situation is so weak that I would try anything.

[TimmyBuckets]

Look how Pop's system made wonders for Rudy. Maybe we can pull the same for Anthony? I don't know man. Our SF situation is so weak that I would try anything.

He's too fat to play SF.

[DAF86]

He's too fat to play SF.

That's fine 'cause he will play mostly PF.

[timtonymanu]

Look how Pop's system made wonders for Rudy. Maybe we can pull the same for Anthony? I don't know man. Our SF situation is so weak that I would try anything.

Thunder got better after he left, and so did Houston. I believe in the Melo curse. :lol. We already have DeFrozen.

[TimmyBuckets]

That's fine 'cause he will play mostly PF.

Gay and Bertans are better PF tbh

[DAF86]

Gay and Bertans are better PF tbh

Yeah, but when one of them is missing (and Gay will be missing tons of games throughout the season) having Carmelo is better than having Cunningham or Pondexter.

[TimmyBuckets]

Yeah, but when one of them is missing (and Gay will be missing tons of games throughout the season) having Carmelo is better than having Cunningham or Pondexter.

Rather Pop throw Lonnie in for those 2 retard vets, but yea, can't argue that Melo isn't better than dumb and dumber.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

JB knew to run at Mills and Forbes every time down the floor. Imagine Melo with those two playing D together. Opponents might roll the odometer past 200 on us.