The super Melo to Portland thread + The Big Blockbuster

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Should the Blazers puruse Carmelo Anthony?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Not No but Hell No

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  1. tykendo

    tykendo Don't Tread On PDX

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    I want Melo back. I like what he brings.
     
  2. jlprk

    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    Melo was never a superstar, except in the eyes of win-starved New York.

    Zach is never on fire, except in the fouls stat. Stotts has to walk on eggshells and carefully bring him in and out, to avoid his fouling out, just like Meyers Leonard.

    Summary: In his 80 years here, Olshey has lacked the talent to get us a good starting forward. That won't change until Olshey's gone.
     
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    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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  4. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    IMO, if they try to bring Melo back, it needs to be for the vet min, or the BAE at most. I absolutely do not want any of our MLE being used on him. We have more pressing needs that can be addressed with that salary slot than he is capable of fulfilling.
     
  5. kjironman1

    kjironman1 Well-Known Member

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    Pretty tough crowd around this place if you actually think Melo was NOT a Superstar.

    2013 scoring champion
    6 time All NBA selection
    10 time NBA All star
    3 time Olympic Gold medalist
    NCAA Champion 2003
    One of only three players as a Small Forward ever to have a 20-20 game.
    Only player ever to score 62 points without a turn over.
    One of only 6 players to have 24,000 points, 6000 rebounds, 2500 assists, 1000 steals and 1000 3 point field goals. That is SIX players EVER.

    The name Carmelo Anthony is known Nation wide. Just his presence on the Blazers brought them into 4 additional nationally televised games this season. People who don't even follow basketball know this guy.
    If that isn't Super Stardom i honestly don't know what to tell you?
     
  6. Orion Bailey

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    IO was about to look up and post some of these stats.

    Of course he is no longer a superstar, but those who cant give credit where credit is due are not looking it it objectively.
     
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    He most certainly had his day.
    I honestly cannot believe how good of shape he was in when he got to the Blazers.
     
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  8. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I've always been able to tell about how big of a star a player is/was by the amount of fans who wait for them to sign autographs outside our hotels at 2am regardless of the weather..... B-Roy, LA and Dame have always been about the same......Melo fans, whole other level!
     
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    Fame doesn't equate to superstar though does it? I mean by that logic, Yao Ming was the biggest superstar to ever see the court, correct?
     
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    He won WPOtW, shot well from 3, hit a game winner vs Toronto, commanded double teams in the post, and played better than advertised defense. That’s not a bad basketball player.
     
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    All political talk has gone to the big Corona thread, I hereby propose all basketball discussion be in here from now on. It can't beat this thread damnit
     
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    I bet Melo is cool with not returning to finish the season. He proved what he needed to the rest of the league. He did enough to prove he still can help a contending team next season.
     
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    Agreed
     
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    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    From your lips to Olshey's ears...
     
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    coming back or is he high risk?
     
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    This season I said from day 1, no risk. Better than the guys that were playing and low cost. Depends on what we pay him and the roster next season. I really doubt he returns. He wants to win a ring before calling it quits. He’ll be in the purple and gold next season...... that’s my guess.
     

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