Melo out tomorrow for personal reasons

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  1. Neil O. Shyster

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    EXACTLY!
     
    Neil O. Shyster, Jan 31, 2020
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    Apparently he and Kobe had dinner plans tonight and Kobe said he was coming to the game. That's gotta be tough.
     
    hoopsjock, Jan 31, 2020
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    things in life bigger than a game.
     
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    If Kobe is the reason he's missing the game, that's lame.
     
    fumanchu, Jan 31, 2020
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    Life is far greater than a game of basketball. Be well Melo. Score 40 tomorrow against the Jazz
     
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    No it's not man, let the man have a moment. It's just a game.
     
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    Everyone has their own way to deal with it.

    Not playing would of been a bloody hard decision knowing Kobe would’ve wanted players to play, let alone at Staples, against the Lakers and with another good mate on the other team.

    Being with his family right now is way more important than a game.
     
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    It was Neil's idea. https://theundefeated.com/features/...pay-tribute-to-kobe-bryant-at-game-vs-lakers/

     
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    Stuff like this makes me proud to be a fan of this team. I totally respect Melo's decision not to play and I also think it was cool that Ariza wanted to be there. Everyone grieves differently. Props to the organization for giving them that option.

    Little things like that don't seem like a big deal but the organization gaining the respect of two vets like Ariza and Melo is great for the culture and maybe even attracting other free agents down the road.
     
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    Blazers will need his fresh legs tonight.
     
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