The super Melo to Portland thread + The Big Blockbuster

I was so proud of my son when he went to college and traded his original Xbox for an 00 Martin guitar that a preacher used in his church...real beautiful instrument....that Xbox is probably in goodwill by now

 

I have 3 sons and two of them play, one likes finger picking, and the other not so much. Its really cool listen to one of your loin fruits play.

 

George Karl is a dick.

 

So your saying that it could be worse than having Terry Stotts?

 

So THAT'S why he's good !

 

Is it too late for Melo to get the fan votes for the all star game? Lol

 

Just as an FYI for you, Carmelo did praise the fans in that interview a lot.

"I thought the fans was incredible tonight. The support that they showed for myself, and it's always for the team in general, but to just be a part of this atmosphere [..] to feel that support and communication from the fans, like that goes a long way I can tell you that." - Carmelo

He praised the fans unprompted, the interviewer never even asked him to talk about the fans. His praise of the fans is what lead to the follow-up question about the chant (plus the question was asking if he "surprised" by the chant, so he answered that specifically).

 

Mid 90s at The GAP at Lloyd Center saw him smack one of his kids in the face twice! Was completely blown away! Lost all respect for him that day.

 

fuck that bitch

 

To be truthful too, there are actually two NFL teams in New Jersey but for some reason they call them the New York Jets and the New York Giants. So weird.

 

Has voting started? I think that if the starters were 100% chosen by fans, he would have a chance but the media has a say now so we'll see.

 

What was the kid doing? Wanting to buy a K*be jersey?

 

As glad as I am that Melo is playing so well so far I would have been super frustrated to see him play like this for another team like the Lakers. Maybe it's just a great fit but I'm happy either way.

 

I was on the Melo bandwagon back in August!

 

You were for sure! I like the enthusiasm and fire he is playing with, I think its helped up everyones game. Hood, especially seems more confident and willing to create.

 

How happy do you think Dame is to have someone to really take some heat off him? CJ never really spread the floor for Dame, but Melo is someone that can really draw the defense.

 

Dame is now the second talking point when people bring up the blazers, at least for now. It is all melo all the time and I hope Dame is ok with it. This is still Dame's team but all eyes and keyboards on melo

Melo has a serious 'tude and a "healthy" sense of self. To be honest that is what this team needs. Is he the third star everyone was clamoring for? If he can average close to an efficient 20 a night then maybe.

 

Great leaders empower their teammates...Dame is playing with Melo more the way he played with Lamarcus…..we needed this PF scoring option ..Dame is team first...he's already been paid and is comfortable in his own skin.....I don't think people realize how many NBA players that are on the same teams don't even like each other....Dame has made a point of creating an inclusive culture in Portland.

 

CJ spaces the floor, the problem was no one else consistently did. The addition of Melo and the insertion of Hood into the starting lineup has given Stotts/Dame the necessary pieces to run this offense effectively. They’re tough to stop now because you can’t really double off anyone. Add Nurk and watch out.