Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

**Makaveli071** · 03-14-2004, 02:49 PM

Re: Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

'Melos defense isnt horrible, you guys keep trying to make it sound like he cant guard anybody...

**Tha_Kid** · 03-14-2004, 04:24 PM

Re: Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

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Makaveli071 said:
'Melos defense isnt horrible, you guys keep trying to make it sound like he cant guard anybody...

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not horrible, but pretty bad. whoever pointed that out, youre very right, Pierce is a great defender and melos nowhere close in that department. otherwise tha comparison is good. btw to whoeva said that (sorry, I just reply to tha last post so i dont look at names) melo gets most of his points by finishing and dunks, thats completely false.

**Tha_Kid** · 03-14-2004, 04:24 PM

Re: Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

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Makaveli071 said:
'Melos defense isnt horrible, you guys keep trying to make it sound like he cant guard anybody...

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not horrible, but pretty bad. whoever pointed that out, youre very right, Pierce is a great defender and melos nowhere close in that department. otherwise tha comparison is good. btw to whoeva said that (sorry, I just reply to tha last post so i dont look at names) melo gets most of his points by finishing and dunks, thats completely false.

**Tha_Kid** · 03-14-2004, 04:24 PM

Re: Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

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Makaveli071 said:
'Melos defense isnt horrible, you guys keep trying to make it sound like he cant guard anybody...

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not horrible, but pretty bad. whoever pointed that out, youre very right, Pierce is a great defender and melos nowhere close in that department. otherwise tha comparison is good. btw to whoeva said that (sorry, I just reply to tha last post so i dont look at names) melo gets most of his points by finishing and dunks, thats completely false.

**Programmed2Kill** · 03-14-2004, 05:14 PM

Re: Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

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BigMike said:
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Makaveli071 said:
'Melos defense isnt horrible, you guys keep trying to make it sound like he cant guard anybody...

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not horrible, but pretty bad. whoever pointed that out, youre very right, Pierce is a great defender and melos nowhere close in that department. otherwise tha comparison is good. btw to whoeva said that (sorry, I just reply to tha last post so i dont look at names) melo gets most of his points by finishing and dunks, thats completely false.

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How is it false? He's a low post player first and an outside shooter second. Anybody that watches his games can figure that out. Pierce is outside first, then takes it in side.

**Programmed2Kill** · 03-14-2004, 05:14 PM

Re: Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

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BigMike said:
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Makaveli071 said:
'Melos defense isnt horrible, you guys keep trying to make it sound like he cant guard anybody...

<hr /></blockquote>

not horrible, but pretty bad. whoever pointed that out, youre very right, Pierce is a great defender and melos nowhere close in that department. otherwise tha comparison is good. btw to whoeva said that (sorry, I just reply to tha last post so i dont look at names) melo gets most of his points by finishing and dunks, thats completely false.

<hr /></blockquote>

How is it false? He's a low post player first and an outside shooter second. Anybody that watches his games can figure that out. Pierce is outside first, then takes it in side.

**Programmed2Kill** · 03-14-2004, 05:14 PM

Re: Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

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BigMike said:
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Makaveli071 said:
'Melos defense isnt horrible, you guys keep trying to make it sound like he cant guard anybody...

<hr /></blockquote>

not horrible, but pretty bad. whoever pointed that out, youre very right, Pierce is a great defender and melos nowhere close in that department. otherwise tha comparison is good. btw to whoeva said that (sorry, I just reply to tha last post so i dont look at names) melo gets most of his points by finishing and dunks, thats completely false.

<hr /></blockquote>

How is it false? He's a low post player first and an outside shooter second. Anybody that watches his games can figure that out. Pierce is outside first, then takes it in side.

**Makaveli071** · 03-14-2004, 07:28 PM

Re: Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

Iv seen every Nuggets game this year, and 'Melo doesnt always work inside to outside. he usually starts out taking mid-range shots, the mixes it up taking a few long range shots then going in for some layups & dunks...

**Makaveli071** · 03-14-2004, 07:28 PM

Re: Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

Iv seen every Nuggets game this year, and 'Melo doesnt always work inside to outside. he usually starts out taking mid-range shots, the mixes it up taking a few long range shots then going in for some layups & dunks...

**Makaveli071** · 03-14-2004, 07:28 PM

Re: Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

Iv seen every Nuggets game this year, and 'Melo doesnt always work inside to outside. he usually starts out taking mid-range shots, the mixes it up taking a few long range shots then going in for some layups & dunks...

**Programmed2Kill** · 03-14-2004, 08:11 PM

Re: Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

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Makaveli071 said:
Iv seen every Nuggets game this year, and 'Melo doesnt always work inside to outside. he usually starts out taking mid-range shots, the mixes it up taking a few long range shots then going in for some layups & dunks...

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I didn't say he started games in the low post. But he does get down in post and get alot of his points there and gets the rest, which are alot, from jumpers.

**Programmed2Kill** · 03-14-2004, 08:11 PM

Re: Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

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Makaveli071 said:
Iv seen every Nuggets game this year, and 'Melo doesnt always work inside to outside. he usually starts out taking mid-range shots, the mixes it up taking a few long range shots then going in for some layups & dunks...

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I didn't say he started games in the low post. But he does get down in post and get alot of his points there and gets the rest, which are alot, from jumpers.

**Programmed2Kill** · 03-14-2004, 08:11 PM

Re: Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

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Makaveli071 said:
Iv seen every Nuggets game this year, and 'Melo doesnt always work inside to outside. he usually starts out taking mid-range shots, the mixes it up taking a few long range shots then going in for some layups & dunks...

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I didn't say he started games in the low post. But he does get down in post and get alot of his points there and gets the rest, which are alot, from jumpers.

**HMcCoy** · 03-14-2004, 11:13 PM

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BigMike said:
NEway, whoever said Lebron isnt known for being a spectacular dunker I respect your opinion but .....

I do agree that lebron's court vision has been hyped but theres a reason he no longer plays point, and thats because hes a great finisher (read: dunker)

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If your talking LeBron, please know what you are talking ABOUT.

P2K was absolutely right. LeBron rarely dunks unless its a fastbreak or breakaway. If the only footage you've seen on LB is on Sportscenter I can see you thinking thats all he does, because thats all they ever show of him. He plays the passing lanes well and gets at least one steal/dunk per game which is what they always show.

Finishing = dunking?. MJ was the best finisher in NBA history and are you saying Mike was ALL dunks? Don't be silly. Finishing means getting the ball into the bucket on a drive reguardless of contact, be it via finger roll, double-clutch, up and under, layup or the highest percentage shot - the dunk. AI is a great finisher and he rarely dunks.

LB doesn't play the point because having a McInnis takes alot of responsibility off of LB whereas he no longer has to bring the ball up, initiate the offense, keep everybody involved, and still try to work on his own development. Thats why their winning now. J-Mac also doesn't turn the ball over nearly as much as LB did.

"LeBron isn't the PG now because he dunks better"

Some people....

Melo is a beast. I love his game and his attitude. This thread is about him. Why does every "props for Melo" thread end up being about how LeBron aint sh!t? No need to bring down James to prove how good Melo is.

**HMcCoy** · 03-14-2004, 11:13 PM

Re: Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

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BigMike said:
NEway, whoever said Lebron isnt known for being a spectacular dunker I respect your opinion but .....

I do agree that lebron's court vision has been hyped but theres a reason he no longer plays point, and thats because hes a great finisher (read: dunker)

<hr /></blockquote>

If your talking LeBron, please know what you are talking ABOUT.

P2K was absolutely right. LeBron rarely dunks unless its a fastbreak or breakaway. If the only footage you've seen on LB is on Sportscenter I can see you thinking thats all he does, because thats all they ever show of him. He plays the passing lanes well and gets at least one steal/dunk per game which is what they always show.

Finishing = dunking?. MJ was the best finisher in NBA history and are you saying Mike was ALL dunks? Don't be silly. Finishing means getting the ball into the bucket on a drive reguardless of contact, be it via finger roll, double-clutch, up and under, layup or the highest percentage shot - the dunk. AI is a great finisher and he rarely dunks.

LB doesn't play the point because having a McInnis takes alot of responsibility off of LB whereas he no longer has to bring the ball up, initiate the offense, keep everybody involved, and still try to work on his own development. Thats why their winning now. J-Mac also doesn't turn the ball over nearly as much as LB did.

"LeBron isn't the PG now because he dunks better"

Some people....

Melo is a beast. I love his game and his attitude. This thread is about him. Why does every "props for Melo" thread end up being about how LeBron aint sh!t? No need to bring down James to prove how good Melo is.

Carmelo in 5 years: PP not Big Dog

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