Lamarcus for Melo? Would you DO IT?

[lilbthebasedgod]

I do think people are wrongly hating Melo on reflex. Since about four years ago, he's chilled out quite a bit. He's a better play-maker than he gets credit for. , he's a better everything than he gets credit for. I wouldn't want him instead of LMA and likely not even in addition to LMA (say like Gasol and Green for Melo as a trade). But I have pretty good confidence that the Spurs would beat teams by easier margins than they currently are if they had Melo as their second option.

Pretty much. Melo is one of the most underrated players in the league. He's not the ball stopper people complain about. I wouldn't want him either over lamarcus though.

[Spurtacular]

I do think people are wrongly hating Melo on reflex. Since about four years ago, he's chilled out quite a bit. He's a better play-maker than he gets credit for. , he's a better everything than he gets credit for. I wouldn't want him instead of LMA and likely not even in addition to LMA (say like Gasol and Green for Melo as a trade). But I have pretty good confidence that the Spurs would beat teams by easier margins than they currently are if they had Melo as their second option.

Chilled out or just ate humble pie from all that losing? That said, he can be a legitimate threat in the right situation I would think. But the window is closing.

[barbacoataco]

Carmelo Anthony could never play for the Spurs. I can't believe how many people follow this team, and post on this site, and still don't get it. The Spurs play as a TEAM. The superstars they have had like Duncan, Leonard and Aldridge are all team players who don't carry around a lot of "diva drama." Carmelo is the epitome of that kind of player. He is a total isolation, low percentage hero ball player. Very overrated, no defense, not a winner, can't get along with teammates etc etc etc

[pgardn]

Popovich demanding D from old Melo...

In what dimension and in what universe...

[dbreiden83080]

I pretty much think Melo sucks. He has been a completely useless, non-winning player his whole career. This guy has missed the playoffs 5 times in his career and it's not exactly that hard to make the playoffs in todays NBA, in the east in particular. Never been a serious contender for MVP, never been a part of a great rivalry, he has ZERO memorable series in the playoffs, no signature moments in his career really at all. I mean honestly can anyone name a great moment in his career? He will make the hall based on stats, but left no impact on the league. Will not be remembered by anyone..

[8FOR!3]

Aldridge is one of the best midrange jumper shooters in the game, he has range out to three as well as a formidable post game. The guy plays hard on the defensive end and rebounds and has improved at both. Doesn't always give the effort you want on a nightly basis but he's a very solid #2 option that checked his ego at the door and doesn't deserve a bad rep. no I wouldn't trade him for Melo.

[skulls138]

Me neither. And as long as LA doesnt feel he HAS to be the man, he can contribute alot, like D and rebs. I would like to see him be more patient on offense though. Keep the dribble and maneuver for a better shot or pass.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Aldridge is one of the best midrange jumper shooters in the game, he has range out to three as well as a formidable post game. The guy plays hard on the defensive end and rebounds and has improved at both. Doesn't always give the effort you want on a nightly basis but he's a very solid #2 option that checked his ego at the door and doesn't deserve a bad rep. no I wouldn't trade him for Melo.

that's the problem. You don't want a #2 that regularly follows a HOF type game with a milk carton game. You want consistency.

[phxspurfan]

Melo is a winner, LMA not so sure at this point. LMA has size but can we depend on him

[spursistan]

got real..

[SAGirl]

got real..

Interesting scoop. Phil has been a snake though.

[sasaint]

got real..

Let's make a deal!

[ElNono]

they're the same player

[Spurs9]

Let's make a deal!

Paddy Anderson and Green for Melo

[sasaint]

Paddy Anderson and Green for Melo

Unfortunately wouldn't wash with Phil, and won't work with salaries.

[LkrFan]

[Nathan89]

Pau, Kyle, and a 1st for Melo

[Godbama]

Throw in Porziņģis

[UNT Eagles 2016]

This thread got good after tonight... Knicks > Spurs for now

[LakerHater]

NO!

[TheDoctor]

got real..

Damn the possibilities. That could have been some awesome MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch tbh

[UNT Eagles 2016]

NO!

Jes

[HarlemHeat37]

He looked like trash yesterday, as he has for most of the season, tbh..doesn't have much explosion left in his legs, and he's carrying too much weight..

Knicks didn't really get going until they got behind Rose and the role players..

[poeticism707]

I makey dis real simple, yes?
No smalls for bigs. Especially when they havey the same talents.
Savvy?

This and this.

[DPG21920]

Melo named as Love's replacement for All-Star