Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86670 posts
Wed Nov-20-19 11:16 AM
11. "He shot 14 times under 30%, had five TOs, and had zero assists." In response to Reply # 10
He is literally the first player in five years to shoot at least 14 times at 30% or lower, commit five or more turnovers, and have zero assists in a game.
So, no. He didn’t look “not that bad.” He looked really bad. First game back, sure, but everyone who said “he’s willing to play a role and change his game to succeed as a vet!”... isn’t looking super smart one game in.
14. "whoa, i'm no melo stan, but did you watch the fucking game?" In response to Reply # 11 Wed Nov-20-19 12:41 PM by PROMO
because, i did, since being in Seattle i get EVERY Blazers game.
he wasn't bad. he got a shitty whistle. at least 4 of his missed shots he was fouled on. it was like the refs were making him earn it back since he's been out so long...like they were saying "you gotta play a little bit before you earn our whistle, melo."
and afterwards he mentioned that he might have to adjust to the refs because the physicality of the game changed in just the one year he was out.
the turnovers are bad, but a couple of those were just a part of not knowing his teammates yet.
his play was fine. he was even trying on defense.
yes, let's all over-react after one game. jesus christ.
15. "Its been like this since his last couple of years on NY tho" In response to Reply # 14
he wasn't bad. he got a shitty whistle. at least 4 of his missed shots he was fouled on. it was like the refs were making him earn it back since he's been out so long...like they were saying "you gotta play a little bit before you earn our whistle, melo."
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86670 posts
Wed Nov-20-19 02:29 PM
19. "and in OKC. and for his short Houston tenure. " In response to Reply # 15
>he wasn't bad. he got a shitty whistle. at least 4 of his >missed shots he was fouled on. it was like the refs were >making him earn it back since he's been out so long...like >they were saying "you gotta play a little bit before you earn >our whistle, melo."
one of these days, he will finally earn the whistle!
He couldn’t post up BI. BI was holding his ground and blocking his shots. BI is having a great season but he should not be stronger than melo
And it’s the same pull up rushed mid range and three point shot.
The ball does not need to go in the basket, but I would like to see some different moves.
Kiss it off the backboard or something.
Also coming back on a really bad team, that is on the way down, with superstars not happy. This was a totally desperate move. He would of been better off going to the lakers or something.
18. "He claims he chose portland bc they offered a starting gig" In response to Reply # 17
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86670 posts
Wed Nov-20-19 02:37 PM
21. "I literally said "first game back." " In response to Reply # 14
So all of that about me over-reacting is moot. I'm aware it's his first game back.
I'm merely pointing out that it's a stat line that is quintessential Bad Melo. The type of line that's defined his post-NY era. Bad shooting, no passing, mediocre-at-best defense, negative impact on the floor.
The people who are skeptical that he can't be a valuable player in the league anymore are skeptical for precisely those reasons. So, as I said above, if he's looking to prove he can adjust his game to stick around in the league a while longer, that's not a start that will give people optimism.
I only saw highlights (and lowlights) from last night, not the entire game. But I've seen plenty of Melo over the years, I know what Good Melo and Bad Melo look like. I believe he's still capable of showing us Good Melo. Last night was Bad Melo.
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