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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jan 13, 2011 21:59:14 GMT -5
melo to the knicks. Damn, Celtics will be lucky if they make it to the second round in the east. The Melo deal is done? 2nd round? Really?
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Post by BuckDenaro7: Elite Trader on Jan 13, 2011 22:09:42 GMT -5
The deal is not done. Im sure it will be done soon, but even with Melo, the Knicks arent better than Boston.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jan 13, 2011 22:19:11 GMT -5
The deal is not done. Im sure it will be done soon, but even with Melo, the Knicks arent better than Boston. Do tell Chad Ford, when will it be done? Deadline is 6 weeks away
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Post by BuckDenaro7: Elite Trader on Jan 13, 2011 22:20:50 GMT -5
I have no idea when it will be done. I have no control over any of these trade rumors. I am providing what I think will happen. I dont have a timetable but I assume it will be soon.
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Post by Cult Member BriGuy on Jan 13, 2011 22:25:09 GMT -5
Why do you say that? How is this Melo rumor any different from the other ones?
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Post by BuckDenaro7: Elite Trader on Jan 13, 2011 22:29:08 GMT -5
The only way I see it happening is because he said that he would like to play in NY. I dont want him to end up in NY, but if he does in fact get traded to NJ and refuses an extension, he will end up in NY next year.
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Post by Cult Member BriGuy on Jan 13, 2011 22:31:03 GMT -5
Melo says lots of things.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jan 13, 2011 22:33:32 GMT -5
The only way I see it happening is because he said that he would like to play in NY. I dont want him to end up in NY, but if he does in fact get traded to NJ and refuses an extension, he will end up in NY next year. Melo isnt trading himself, until July 1st if he doesnt sign a redemption he has little say in where he goes.
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Post by BuckDenaro7: Elite Trader on Jan 13, 2011 22:33:52 GMT -5
Trust me, I dont want him in NY. Id rather him get traded to NJ and sign an extension there. If he gets traded to NY, all of their fans will say they have the best "big three" in the league. Wade/James/Bosh as well as Pierce/Allen/Garnett might be better than Felton/Amare/Melo.
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Post by Cult Member BriGuy on Jan 13, 2011 22:39:52 GMT -5
Once everyone is healthy and had time to play together, Rose/Boozer/Noah are gonna destroy.
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Post by BuckDenaro7: Elite Trader on Jan 13, 2011 22:40:43 GMT -5
I agree. Nobody should underestimate the Bulls. They are a great team and Rose is awesome.
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Post by BV on Jan 13, 2011 22:41:18 GMT -5
Trust me, I dont want him in NY. Id rather him get traded to NJ and sign an extension there. If he gets traded to NY, all of their fans will say they have the best "big three" in the league. Wade/James/Bosh as well as Pierce/Allen/Garnett might be better than Felton/Amare/Melo. Felton/Amar'e/Melo is better than Bostons big three with ease. That's excluding Rondo though.
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Post by BuckDenaro7: Elite Trader on Jan 13, 2011 22:45:02 GMT -5
Yes, They are younger, faster and dont have the injury bug. Rondo is great as are the Boston Three Party, but they have to be healthy to make a run like last year.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jan 13, 2011 23:04:12 GMT -5
Trust me, I dont want him in NY. Id rather him get traded to NJ and sign an extension there. If he gets traded to NY, all of their fans will say they have the best "big three" in the league. Wade/James/Bosh as well as Pierce/Allen/Garnett might be better than Felton/Amare/Melo. Felton/Amar'e/Melo is better than Bostons big three with ease. That's excluding Rondo though. Gotta include Rondo, and Melo isnt a Knick yet! Regardless of talent, the Celtics have proven they are winners, that hypothetical 3-some has not yet. Weird and awful comparison
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Post by BV on Jan 13, 2011 23:22:06 GMT -5
Felton/Amar'e/Melo is better than Bostons big three with ease. That's excluding Rondo though. Gotta include Rondo, and Melo isnt a Knick yet! Regardless of talent, the Celtics have proven they are winners, that hypothetical 3-some has not yet. Weird and awful comparison Yeah that's why I said excluding Rondo, because that's not really their "big 3" considering their best player isn't involved in it. I was just saying hypothetically involving Melo with the Knicks. Chris Broussard reported Mayo wouldn't be happy with a trade to the Nuggets, he would want to go to the Kniicks in that situation. That's why he hasn't broke though yet. He acts like a dumbass and shows a terrible attitude. He is one of my favorite players in the league even brewing from USC, but Jesus. I think Mayo on Denver would be better than on Memphis. On Memphis he is crowded on the wing with Gay, Henry and Allen. Denver he would be the best player and shine like he should have after his first season and they could build around him and Lawson.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jan 13, 2011 23:25:52 GMT -5
Gotta include Rondo, and Melo isnt a Knick yet! Regardless of talent, the Celtics have proven they are winners, that hypothetical 3-some has not yet. Weird and awful comparison Yeah that's why I said excluding Rondo, because that's not really their "big 3" considering their best player isn't involved in it. I was just saying hypothetically involving Melo with the Knicks. Chris Broussard reported Mayo wouldn't be happy with a trade to the Nuggets, he would want to go to the Kniicks in that situation. That's why he hasn't broke though yet. He acts like a dumbass and shows a terrible attitude. He is one of my favorite players in the league even brewing from USC, but Jesus. I think Mayo on Denver would be better than on Memphis. On Memphis he is crowded on the wing with Gay, Henry and Allen. Denver he would be the best player and shine like he should have after his first season and they could build around him and Lawson. Mayos gonna get dealt, but he is in no way someone you build a team around. He would be a disaster in NY under the scrutiny, he'd be great with D'antoni though but you arent giving up major pieces for OJ Mayo, unfortunately.
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Post by BV on Jan 13, 2011 23:28:35 GMT -5
Yeah that's why I said excluding Rondo, because that's not really their "big 3" considering their best player isn't involved in it. I was just saying hypothetically involving Melo with the Knicks. Chris Broussard reported Mayo wouldn't be happy with a trade to the Nuggets, he would want to go to the Kniicks in that situation. That's why he hasn't broke though yet. He acts like a dumbass and shows a terrible attitude. He is one of my favorite players in the league even brewing from USC, but Jesus. I think Mayo on Denver would be better than on Memphis. On Memphis he is crowded on the wing with Gay, Henry and Allen. Denver he would be the best player and shine like he should have after his first season and they could build around him and Lawson. Mayos gonna get dealt, but he is in no way someone you build a team around. He would be a disaster in NY under the scrutiny, he'd be great with D'antoni though but you arent giving up major pieces for OJ Mayo, unfortunately. If he had a better attitude, I think you could. I might be blindsided by my love for him, but he has that much talent. I'd give up errythang' on the Hornets for him. Cept Paul and West of course.
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Post by user9327 on Jan 14, 2011 0:45:09 GMT -5
This trade isn't even close to being a threat yet though. Like I've been saying, I expect one at the deadline when Denver really has to get it together or lose him.
Also, even if the Knicks do get him and keep Amare, Felton and Chandler intact while adding Melo... the experience is crucial. Boston is experienced, as are the other teams. Miami will even have 2 more months experience on them, and a training camp.
Melo has shown he can gain instant basketball chemistry at SU in college winning the championship and also with Denver going to the Western Finals after getting Billups in a trade during the season. But going through Boston, Miami, Orlando... that's a lot to ask.
I really am growing concerned over Kevin Garnett though, that injury is playing out the same way it did two years ago so far.... and if Miami gets homecourt through the Eastern side of things that would suck.... big time.
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Post by user9327 on Jan 14, 2011 0:46:41 GMT -5
Oh and as for LeBron... I suppose this week we've found out how terrible Cleveland (lost by over 50 to LA) and Miami (losing by like 30 to Denver) can be without him....
remember when people used to say this guy wasn't clearly the best player in the league?
Kobe misses time and the Lakers go on 4 game winning streaks, last season.
Sure, he's a douche... but he's still the best in the game by a long shot.
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Post by BuckDenaro7: Elite Trader on Jan 14, 2011 7:49:29 GMT -5
Lebron is a great player. He is just an bunghole.
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