Jordan Wants To Add Superstar

[Matthias]

Kevin Love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Dag, just found out his opt out year is in 2015.  Oh well, hopefully if he plays out this upcoming season and become a free agent the following year, the Hornets will be a team he looks favorably on)

[chknwing]

I'm sticking with this.

 

Trade #9 for Thaddeus Young ($9 Million/yr cap hit) 2 years left

Trade #24 Gerald Henderson for Arron Afflalo ($7 Million/yr cap hit) 2 years left

Draft  #45 Deonte Burton

[SpeedOFLight]

I wouldn't mind Melo but as others said, he doesn't play defense at all. (yeah I know we need offense). Are there any other players that we are interested in that will make a difference? If Lance Stephenson can have a change of heart, I think he would be a good fit but those antics would have to go. I understand mind games in basketball but goodness lol

[carolina-chuck]

I wouldn't mind Melo but as others said, he doesn't play defense at all. (yeah I know we need offense). Are there any other players that we are interested in that will make a difference? If Lance Stephenson can have a change of heart, I think he would be a good fit but those antics would have to go. I understand mind games in basketball but goodness lol

People complains about Melo, but wants Kevin Love. Love is worst!! Never been in the playoffs, injury proned, and doesn't even know what defense is. At least, Melo won some in Denver.

[SpeedOFLight]

People complains about Melo, but wants Kevin Love. Love is worst!! Never been in the playoffs, injury proned, and doesn't even know what defense is. At least, Melo won some in Denver.

 

 

You are right about that! That being said, I wouldn't mind Melo on this team.

[panthersphan]

Every single Charlotte fan would cry tears of joy if we landed Melo.

Meh

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[thatlookseasy]

If Melo actually agrees to come here (very unlikely), I would absolutely embrace that.  Not because I particularly like the player he has been over the past few seasons, but because signing in Charlotte would show that he has changed and matured as a player. 

 

When he pushed for a trade to the Knicks he wasnt concerned about winning basketball games and competing in the playoffs, he just wanted to play the role of a superstar in a big market.  People gave Lebron poo for going to Miami, but at least he was trying to win titles.  Melo's decision was primarily about lifestyle over basketball, and by leaving New York (and the extra money the Knicks can offer) he could prove that he has completely different priorities at this point in his career.

 

Its definitely a long shot for him to sign here, but this is a career defining moment for Melo.  I dont think he can be taken seriously as a truly competitive player if he re-signs with the Knicks

[bLACKpANTHER]

Melo would be cool but how much would he really help

 

[yasuhara2241]

Per espn.  

 

This season Carmelo scored 2112 pts on 1643 fg's.  subtract his 459 ft's and that drops to 1653 pts.   barely a point per shot.   Yes he scores but its not very efficient.  That is also with his 3pt fg's.

 

Just to be fair.  Without free throws Jefferson scored 1403 pts on 1376 fg's, so his stats aren't stellar either, but considered he shot 15 threes all season to Melo's 415 and had a 50% fg percentage to melo's 45%.  You get the point.

 

Stupid stat IMO. Why would you cut out FTs as points? Comparing it to football for a second. I know _________ running back avg 4.5 yards per carry.  But take out his +20 runs and its only 3 yards per carry. Why would you take those carries out? Just like why would you take fts out when they get you points? 

[JJman]

Tbh, Chuck is partially right on Love. He does slack off on defense during games. Of course, I would too if I played for the Timberwolves. He's not as bad as Anthony though.

I honestly don't believe Love or Anthony will ever win a title. They're the guys destined to be potential Hall of Famers that never win anything during their careers.

I just say keep the pick, draft Lavine and hope his potential works out and we have our superstar.

[MichaelNewtonII]

Melo isn't coming here

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[carolina-chuck]

Tbh, Chuck is partially right on Love. He does slack off on defense during games. Of course, I would too if I played for the Timberwolves. He's not as bad as Anthony though.

I honestly don't believe Love or Anthony will ever win a title. They're the guys destined to be potential Hall of Famers that never win anything during their careers.

I just say keep the pick, draft Lavine and hope his potential works out and we have our superstar.

The thing is we don't have to give up any of our picks for Melo; can opt out. Would for Love.

Love is a big reason why Minny is so bad defensively. Pekovic helps, but can't do much. Minny is like GSW a few years back. High powered offense, terrible defense. Love is probably the best PF in the league today, but Griffin is nearing if he keeps his Js consistent.

Melo just doesn't "want" to play defense. Love "cannot" play defense no matter how bad he wants to.

[carolina-chuck]

Melo isn't coming here

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We know. Still fun to talk about it.

Can't really rule it out tho. Remember Al last year?

[jumpman910]

I would take Melo easily over love any day.

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