The super Melo to Portland thread + The Big Blockbuster

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Should the Blazers puruse Carmelo Anthony?

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  1. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    HOLY SHIT IT'S MAXIEP!
     
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    If Melo came to the Blazers he would start at PF and Aminu at SF. Pushing Jake pretty much out of the rotation.

    Dame
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    Aminu > Melo and it's not close.
    Harkless healthy > Melo and it's closer, but still not as close as you'd think.
     
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    Stay away from Melo.
     
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    A really good question. He didn't seem to get along with his team-mates in OKC - but you might be able to give him a mulligan on that because Westbrick can't be the easiest guy to play with. The Houston situation should be a glaring red light. Weren't he and Paul supposed to be tight? Hard to believe they would dump him if Paul and Harden objected.
     
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    It’s actually four good games. He has another game of 17 points.

    Lol we’re not even giving up anything except the roster spot of a guy who at most would still be a backup. And I say that as Baldwin fan. And the top three voices in the locker room are all pro Melo, so I don’t view him as a chemistry risk either.

    Like holy shit the guy would be a bench player on a minimum contract. I don’t care what the numbers say, he’s a better player than Jake Layman, Meyers Leonard, and Biggie Swanigan. When teams start game planning for those guys then we can talk.
     
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    There's absolutely no chance he starts. If he was brought in, its strictly as a backup 4. So you weigh the option of him over Leonard there.
     
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    How do you get him to accept that role?
     
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    You tell him before he signs? He has nothing going. If he doesn't accept, then you don't sign him. Pretty easy
     
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    Serious question: ask yourself *why* you hate the guy - then ask how those traits make him a good fit with the Blazers?
     
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    He accepted it in Houston.

    And in the Woj article it mentions he passed up more playing time elsewhere to win in Houston.
     
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    Hey Max! What's up FAMS!
     
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    Stopper Melo on the Olympic Team (2x) calls bullshit.

    Now, he may not ever do that again (or be physically capable), but he has been a good defender and good teammate.
     
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    Huh? Lol.
     
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    Wowza welcome back!!!
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Jake isn't the greatest but he's sporting a 65TS% and doesn't need touches in a starting lineup with 2 ball heavy guards and another shot happy center. I don't think Melo would be good for that....
     
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    Wow... C0C3C570-A3CF-477A-8FE9-5033324FCF07.png
     
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    World champion - check
    Willing defender - check
    Team player - check
    Winner - check

    Let's nab him!
     
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    Melo is only a 'star' in name only. He's fallen off a cliff.

    In the last 18 months, 4 different teams have sent him packing. At this point, hes not worth the effort
     
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