There's already a thread about that article. http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/espn-basically-helping-dame-recruit-free-agents.300440/ Not that there's any harm in posting it again!
Dame is like the opposite of Melo when it comes to leadership. I never get a feeling that Melo gives a damn about his teammates. Switch them and we don't make playoffs this year but I bet Knicks do.
Dame is certainly more than just his stats. I can't think of another Blazer that has ever embraced the city and the leadership role as much as Dame has. On top of that, he's just fun to watch play.