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[QUOTE="reedny, post: 2775460, member: 1423"]
No doubt Melo's past his prime. But that doesn't have to be a negative -- all athletes eventually slow down and retire. He's been in the league since 2003 and has had a HOF career.

Houston is a new situation, with D'Antoni - who runs a system (Triangle) that Melo has never been comfortable with (including D'Antoni's time in NY). Houston also has some problems that have nothing to do with Melo. Even in a perfect situation, it takes time - more than 10 games - for veteran players to fold into a new team. So some of your criticisms are jumping the gun.

I would also point out that the NBA - today - is not what it was when Melo came into the league. Teams still play in the half-court but there's MUCH more run and gun. "Space and Pace" doesn't favor Melo's physique or his game. Today's NBA looks like a tennis match. That may be part of it also .. it's a young man's game more than ever now. That doesn't mar Melo's career or make him a bust.
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