why is melvin not getting any time on the court
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why is melvin not getting any time on the court
Not in good enough shape, doesnt know the system would be my first 2 guesses
Elson giving good minutes is one reason
Pop is sucking off Oberto
Because Melvin Ely, who hasn't played a lot this year and who doesn't know Spurs' systems, isn't good enough to crack the rotation for the moment.
He is being held as a secret weapon come playoff time.
he is leaving in the offseason.No need to learn the system or to be in the rotation.
He has been really into the games on the sidelines. That's a good sign from a guy who has been labelled as having attitude issues in the past. Looks like he may truly want to become a part of this team.
He's obviously been the savior everyone pined for.
Have we lost since we traded for him?
No pun intended right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Quixote
It's not like he was putting up numbers for Charlotte. His 2.9p/1.6r on 39% shooting in 10 minutes didn't blow anyone away. If you can't be effective in limited minutes, you're not going to succeed off the bench here.
Fatness. I like him, maybe I'm just disappointed he hasn't gotten as excited about this opportunity for him as I am.
Who said he was fat? When they said he wasn't in shape when he got here, they weren't talking fatness - they meant he didn't have his lungs and legs because he hadn't been playing much. They didn't mean it like the same as they talk about Butler.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrChug
And what makes you think he isn't excited or working hard?
Melvin Ely is the Dirk Stopper.
The Dirk Stopper is a Myth. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursDynasty
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Originally Posted by Kori Ellis
Man, it's funny. Kori hates me. If you look at her replies to any of my posts, it's obvious. Maybe I'm sensitive...or maybe it's that Kori hates me. :depressed Maybe we should start a "Countdown till Chugz is banned" thread. :lol
I mean that when he runs the court it looks like he's running after a Subway sandwich: it's food, but I'm not gonna kill my fat ass for it...it 'aint like it's Popeye's or no $h!t. I mean when he tries to switch on a rotation, it's like he's got the "Who's on First" confusion. When he's going to shoot the ball he's more worried about looking cool right at that second...not that he couldnt evolve into something really solid. But the question wasn't "Where is Melvin Ely IN 2008?" It's "Where is Melvin Ely NOW?" NOW...he's completely out of the loop. Whether it's conditioning or lack of comfort with the system, he still LOOKS the same.
Miami Heat? I really hope Ely gets some PT soon, otherwise its a whole nother season of Elson's punyness that a word?) or Oberto's unathleticness(thats definetly not)
The team's on a 13 game winning streak and some fans are calling for the last guy off the bench to get more burn?? Did I miss something here?
He has played like 8 minutes as a Spur (and gotten five points and three boards). You gathered a lot from those minutes. :lolQuote:
Originally Posted by MrChug
I didn't say he didn't look confused or lethargic on the court in his brief time. I just didn't get why you said he was fat.
Oh and I think you are sensitive. I don't even look at the user names when I'm replying most of the time. So believe me, it's not personal :lol
So...If I looked at somebody for LESS than eight minutes do you think that I could tell whether or not they were fat? Just asking a question...Quote:
Originally Posted by Kori Ellis
Oh, I forgot this " :lol "
No, you usually should be able to tell instantly if someone is fat.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrChug
But by your last post, it sounded like you were saying he was playing like he was fat.
So you think he actually looks fat???
Removed unfair comment.
No, I'm judging by his EFFORT that he's "playing like he was fat". Confusion is one thing. Unsureness is another. But being UNABLE to get to your spot is quite a different third.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kori Ellis
I think he moves like he smokes too much, not like he's fat. :smokinQuote:
Originally Posted by MrChug
Now THAT'S a good point!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kori Ellis
Do NOT get me wrong, there's few that sang the praises of R.C. when he was brought over like me, but I've met Mr. CIA himself (Pop) coaching for the Drug-Free League, and I think the man is perceptive.
:lolQuote:
Originally Posted by ggoose25
Seriously though, I don't think Oberto has played significantly productive minutes in a while. That doesn't mean I think Ely should take his minutes, but Oberto plays far too much with no results....I'd much rather have Bonner out there taking his minutes.
If he's still ineffective, then dump his ass for Ely...
Get ready for it. Ely is a rental.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pugglekicker_21
A one legged ELy is better than Oberto and a Nuggets bench warmer.
well if he averages 1.6 board in TWO legs.He should be getting about............................................. ...........0.8 rpg. in one.
I've already got this figured out. Ely would be the best Center in the history of the NBA if he played 48 minutes. WTF are you talking about?Quote:
Originally Posted by ArgSpursFan
Ely thinks moving without the ball isn't a time-driven event.