OrangeXtreme
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They needed to dump Schroder (and his salary) after acquiring Trae Young.I realize the polarity of this comment, so bring it on. But for me, the way the Melo situation has played out and is continuing to play out just sucks.
If there’s a broader context to this around what the Hawks are planning to do, I’m admittedly not aware.
I’m sure a bunch of you will say Melo has brought all this on himself either by choices or playing style, and some of that may be true. But I refuse to believe that he’s not more valuable to a team (and that team being willing to pay the price) than the Hawks.
And as the face of SU basketball in the NBA, this sucks.
44cuse
Great. That’s good news. I didn’t read any of the mechanics of this so where is he ending up?He's not staying in ATL lol
Truth be told, his current contact has a player no trade clause. He had to agree then the trade was initiated. IMO works out for all three parties and Melo is free to sign for how much he can get on the open market, but more importantly where he wants.I realize the polarity of this comment, so bring it on. But for me, the way the Melo situation has played out and is continuing to play out just sucks.
If there’s a broader context to this around what the Hawks are planning to do, I’m admittedly not aware.
I’m sure a bunch of you will say Melo has brought all this on himself either by choices or playing style, and some of that may be true. But I refuse to believe that he’s not more valuable to a team (and that team being willing to pay the price) than the Hawks.
And as the face of SU basketball in the NBA, this sucks.
44cuse
Truth be told, his current contact has a player no trade clause. He had to agree then the trade was initiated. IMO works out for all three parties and Melo is free to sign for how much he can get on the open market, but more importantly where he wants.
Agree 100%.All right, now that I’m fully caught up as opposed to just my alert, I realize he’s getting waived by the Hawks. I read the alert as he was staying a Hawk (which is counter to everything I thought was happening which it turns out actually IS happening). So I stand corrected on my initial comment. And relieved. Melo as a Hawk would have completely sucked.
44cuse
The waiving part was the part I missed when I saw the alert. Thankfully.ATL is waiving. So come Saturday he’s playing for Boeheim’s Army. You heard it here first.
Will he agree to come off the bench?ATL is waiving. So come Saturday he’s playing for Boeheim’s Army. You heard it here first.
Banana boat rider #2Question is what will his role be with Houston?
I think he could have a good role there. They lost Ariza and Mbah a Moute. They need another forward and I think given how good of an offensive coach D'Antoni is he could find a way to use Melo to the best of his ability.Question is what will his role be with Houston?
I don't buy that.Melo in his prime made his rep as an elite scorer. he never worked to overcome his defensive inconsistancies or to try and figure out ways to make his teammates better.
I don't buy that.
Look at the Knicks rosters the last 3 seasons they made the playoffs. There's not a whole lot there beyond Melo. Click on the little Ws and Ls here - New York Knicks Playoff History - RealGM
Melo had only himself to blame for that. He basically forced the trade to NY and they had to strip the cupboards bare to get him. If he had not been chasing the last dollar and just taken a max deal as a FA he would have had a terrific young supporting cast.I don't buy that.
Look at the Knicks rosters the last 3 seasons they made the playoffs. There's not a whole lot there beyond Melo. Click on the little Ws and Ls here - New York Knicks Playoff History - RealGM
Melo had only himself to blame for that. He basically forced the trade to NY and they had to strip the cupboards bare to get him. If he had not been chasing the last dollar and just taken a max deal as a FA he would have had a terrific young supporting cast.
Good point. The Knicks front office is filled with the best and the brightest they would have used the money really well. It was just that greedy selfish Melo. Good lord.Melo had only himself to blame for that. He basically forced the trade to NY and they had to strip the cupboards bare to get him. If he had not been chasing the last dollar and just taken a max deal as a FA he would have had a terrific young supporting cast.