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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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I don’t mind him coming back, I felt really bad for him when he didn’t reach his goal of winning a title, only in a limited role though. |
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Outspoken Star Player
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | I don’t mind him coming back, I felt really bad for him when he didn’t reach his goal of winning a title, only in a limited role though. |
I actually mind him coming back. He would be taking time away from the younger players and he isn't as dynamic at this point of his career. He really only shoots, while being old as hell. |
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ThePageDude Star Player
Joined: 25 Jul 2002 Posts: 2622
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 5:36 am Post subject: |
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ocho wrote: | Melo will never score as many points as he takes away. Pass. |
You don't think he can be a situational player who doesn't play regular rotation minutes but is brought on for specific situations against specific opponents? (And the rest of the time serves as a mentor/cheerleader and practice fixture like Dudley) |
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ocho Retired Number
Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 54014
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 5:39 am Post subject: |
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ThePageDude wrote: | ocho wrote: | Melo will never score as many points as he takes away. Pass. |
You don't think he can be a situational player who doesn't play regular rotation minutes but is brought on for specific situations against specific opponents? (And the rest of the time serves as a mentor/cheerleader and practice fixture like Dudley) |
He’s old, slow, and can’t defend anyone. We have too many holes as a team to use a roster spot on a cheerleader. _________________ 14-5-3-12 |
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Four Decade Bandwagon Star Player
Joined: 18 Jul 2014 Posts: 8184
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 5:54 am Post subject: |
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ThePageDude wrote: | ocho wrote: | Melo will never score as many points as he takes away. Pass. |
You don't think he can be a situational player who doesn't play regular rotation minutes but is brought on for specific situations against specific opponents? (And the rest of the time serves as a mentor/cheerleader and practice fixture like Dudley) |
If James or Davis have extended stretches out due to injury again, I agree with you that Melo could find a situational role again.
But if not, the team needs every young energetic role player they can get to work on defense, rebound and run the floor. The team is Big 3 top heavy by design. But they need the role players to contribute more then as a situational scorer. Would rather see Johnson, Gabriel, or another young forward get those limited mpg opportunities and that deep roster spot.
To be fair. I am not a big fan of Anthony. But I thought he did a pretty good job last year. He was asked to do much more then expected. His playing center was ridiculous! Yet at times he surprisingly showed some wily vet defense. Not enough to want him back but more then I expected. |
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ThePageDude Star Player
Joined: 25 Jul 2002 Posts: 2622
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 5:54 am Post subject: |
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ocho wrote: | ThePageDude wrote: | ocho wrote: | Melo will never score as many points as he takes away. Pass. |
You don't think he can be a situational player who doesn't play regular rotation minutes but is brought on for specific situations against specific opponents? (And the rest of the time serves as a mentor/cheerleader and practice fixture like Dudley) |
He’s old, slow, and can’t defend anyone. We have too many holes as a team to use a roster spot on a cheerleader. |
I agree on the "holes" part. And I agree he is not a rotational player any more.
But then a single #14/#15 roster spot at the min/vet-min has little chance of filling those holes either - with or without Melo we're not a deep playoff team. |
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ThePageDude Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 5:55 am Post subject: |
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Four Decade Bandwagon wrote: |
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But if not, the team needs every young energetic role player they can get to work on defense, rebound and run the floor. The team is Big 3 top heavy by design. But they need the role players to contribute more then as a situational scorer. Would rather see Johnson, Gabriel, or another young forward get those limited mpg opportunities and that deep roster spot.
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Fair enough. You would rather have reliable rotational defensive minutes than a situational offensive player in Melo. I can see this point. |
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hydrohead Star Player
Joined: 14 Jul 2003 Posts: 4126 Location: Space City
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 6:00 am Post subject: |
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Anthony is one of the few players that brings gravity to the floor. His inclusion is problematic because it means less minutes for Swider, Gabriel(who seems to be a better two-way fit) and maybe even JTA.
I would consider adding him back at the end of our moves if we feel we need him. _________________ Darvin |
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MJST Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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Warriors are interested in Carmelo is the rumor and are looking at potentially acquiring him.
If they do, he'll very likely finally get his ring. _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk |
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acer77 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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Bring back Melo ASAP!
He's the only one who can hit a damn 3! _________________ We love NIL (New & Improved Lakers!) |
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miggz23 Star Player
Joined: 29 Nov 2018 Posts: 7050
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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acer77 wrote: | Bring back Melo ASAP!
He's the only one who can hit a damn 3! |
There's a rumor that Melo and Lebron had a fallout... |
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epic_ Franchise Player
Joined: 23 Jan 2020 Posts: 11310
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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miggz23 wrote: | acer77 wrote: | Bring back Melo ASAP!
He's the only one who can hit a damn 3! |
There's a rumor that Melo and Lebron had a fallout... |
Good. _________________ 💜💛 🏆 👀 🍖 #18!!! |
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lakersboy Star Player
Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 8528 Location: Left coast
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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miggz23 wrote: | acer77 wrote: | Bring back Melo ASAP!
He's the only one who can hit a damn 3! |
There's a rumor that Melo and Lebron had a fallout... | No more banana boat trips? |
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hype Star Player
Joined: 19 Nov 2007 Posts: 4389 Location: Lake Nacimiento
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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acer77 wrote: | Bring back Melo ASAP!
He's the only one who can hit a damn 3! |
You see what happened to our great suffocating defense multiple times when Russ came back in? That just happens more often if you add Melo.. No thanks to that. The defense thus far has been the only saving grace to keep me watching and have a glimmer of hope this Season. This roster no matter what is 100% not outscoring teams this Season so we might as well keep the defensive identity going and pray we can get a team that agrees to a trade for Russ without us getting bent over backwards. If we could somehow get a solid defensive minded big and a mediocre two way 3 we can be a tough out as long as Bron and AD are healthy.
Kind of crazy that we have an at worst top 3 duo still in the NBA when healthy yet we're a laughing stock in the NBA right now. Our roster drops off a cliff after them and there's 47 million reasons why. |
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governator Retired Number
Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 25231
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:28 am Post subject: |
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time to move this thread to general basketball, good luck to Melo |
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