Memphis waives Fab Melo

Keshavarzi · Post #21 » by **Keshavarzi** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:24 am

pretty sure joe alexander just sucked

chefy · Post #22 » by **chefy** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:48 am

Paradise wrote:Melo is going to LA!

Juggynaut · Post #23 » by **Juggynaut** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:49 am

Paradise wrote:Melo is going to LA!

That would be hilarious :lol:

At least LA can say they got exactly what they wanted if they failed in free agency.

Post #24 » by **HartfordWhalers** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 1:30 am

He posted on twitter:

[tweet]https://twitter.com/Fabpmelo/status/373541958930534400[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/Fabpmelo/status/373582007315345409[/tweet]

However, he has to clear waivers first. If someone claims him, Memphis will have gotten cash for nothing. Not bad.

Strange Clouds · Post #25 » by **Strange Clouds** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:10 am

HartfordWhalers wrote:He posted on twitter:

[tweet]https://twitter.com/Fabpmelo/status/373541958930534400[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/Fabpmelo/status/373582007315345409[/tweet]

However, he has to clear waivers first. If someone claims him, Memphis will have gotten cash for nothing. Not bad.

Why does he have an verified account on twitter lol

Post #26 » by **HartfordWhalers** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:15 am

For days like today!

HEAT33 · Post #27 » by **HEAT33** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 4:26 am

I would love to sogn him on the Heat.... His problem is his motor... He seems to not give a dam...

Maybe being with living lengends might help him and someone like Alonzo Mourning montoring him....

I dont expect Oden to last the full season and Melo should be our project center

spacemonkey · Post #28 » by **spacemonkey** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 4:41 am

Blame Rasho wrote:He is complete trash... but some people were going **** over his meaningless block record in the Dleague. The stupid **** can't even walk thru a door without getting a concussion.

I'll never understand this level of venom aimed at players.

But, yes, Melo is not even a 3rd-string big. All he's got going for him is his size.

Teen Girl Squad · Post #29 » by **Teen Girl Squad** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 5:43 am

My guess is they thought he might be a diamond in the rough but when in practice quickly realized their mistake and decided to eat the cost and open the roster spot.

NamelessHero · Post #30 » by **NamelessHero** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 6:06 am

MKG35 wrote:
franktony wrote:
Well he is brazilian and I've heard it from people involved with basketball in Brazil.

Considering what happened (1 year in the NBA and waived as a 1st rounder) I'd say I believe them. Authentic 7 footers with good shot-blocking skills don't get waived that easily, even if they're raw.

(If all this is true) it still blows my mind how someone can throw away an opportunity like this .

They love the game or are just in it for the money (either reason is ok I guess), you are able to play in the NBA, all you need to do is work out which is something you've been doing your whole life and you get paid a lot of money for it. How hard can it be?

I don't get these guys.

Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, our greatest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure...

darkangle901 · Post #31 » by **darkangle901** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 6:32 am

NamelessHero wrote:
MKG35 wrote:
franktony wrote:
Well he is brazilian and I've heard it from people involved with basketball in Brazil.

Considering what happened (1 year in the NBA and waived as a 1st rounder) I'd say I believe them. Authentic 7 footers with good shot-blocking skills don't get waived that easily, even if they're raw.

(If all this is true) it still blows my mind how someone can throw away an opportunity like this .

They love the game or are just in it for the money (either reason is ok I guess), you are able to play in the NBA, all you need to do is work out which is something you've been doing your whole life and you get paid a lot of money for it. How hard can it be?

I don't get these guys.

Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, our greatest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure...

I remember reading an article a while back about how some people get lazier when presented with a big opportunity. They attribute it to fear of success. I guess if you succeed then you will have more to lose, which scares some people.

Could be the case with Melo, or maybe he's just plain lazy.

NamelessHero · Post #32 » by **NamelessHero** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:10 pm

darkangle901 wrote:
NamelessHero wrote:
MKG35 wrote:(If all this is true) it still blows my mind how someone can throw away an opportunity like this .

They love the game or are just in it for the money (either reason is ok I guess), you are able to play in the NBA, all you need to do is work out which is something you've been doing your whole life and you get paid a lot of money for it. How hard can it be?

I don't get these guys.

Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, our greatest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure...

I remember reading an article a while back about how some people get lazier when presented with a big opportunity. They attribute it to fear of success. I guess if you succeed then you will have more to lose, which scares some people.

Could be the case with Melo, or maybe he's just plain lazy.

heheh nobodys plain lazy...theres always a reason to any behavior... :lol:

MKG35 · Post #33 » by **MKG35** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:23 pm

darkangle901 wrote:I remember reading an article a while back about how some people get lazier when presented with a big opportunity. They attribute it to fear of success. I guess if you succeed then you will have more to lose, which scares some people.

Could be the case with Melo, or maybe he's just plain lazy.

But if you do nothing/sit still you'll lose it all as well.

Post #34 » by **sonictecture** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:26 pm

It's like a neighbor pays you money to take a 1 year old 60" flat screen tv, but because you don't like the brand, you pocket the cash and throw the tv in the trash.

carl_english · Post #35 » by **carl_english** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 9:03 pm

He will come back to the NBa once he develops in EU.

zronv7 · Post #36 » by **zronv7** » Sun Sep 1, 2013 4:53 am

Expect the Clippers to draft crappy players like Melo in the upcoming future...

illastrate · Post #37 » by **illastrate** » Mon Sep 2, 2013 5:20 pm

He surprisingly cleared waivers.

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TomShoe · Post #38 » by **TomShoe** » Mon Sep 2, 2013 5:25 pm

Suprisingly?

He's raw as unholy hell. What separates him from your average 7 foot stiff?

I don't see much of a future for him at all in the NBA, at least not now. If word of his sour attitude, poor work ethic, and lack of Bball IQ reach other FO's, he's done.

raps4589 · Post #39 » by **raps4589** » Mon Sep 2, 2013 7:34 pm

Fabolous Carmelo

illastrate · Post #40 » by **illastrate** » Tue Sep 3, 2013 9:59 pm

TomShoe wrote:Suprisingly?

He's raw as unholy hell. What separates him from your average 7 foot stiff?

I don't see much of a future for him at all in the NBA, at least not now. If word of his sour attitude, poor work ethic, and lack of Bball IQ reach other FO's, he's done.

There are a lot of 7 ft stiffs with jobs right now. Melo is still young and has potential. Some team will take a flyer on him.