Melo #13: Believe in Joakim Noah & Crew

ingvald · Post #1441 » by **ingvald** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:53 pm

Can I just point out the irony of Knicks fans trying to convince us that Phil Jackson is the $#1L?

siriusjames · Post #1442 » by **siriusjames** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:53 pm

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Indomitable · Post #1443 » by **Indomitable** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:53 pm

Droseisthe1 wrote:
red222 wrote:
DRoseCantStop wrote:

It's a stretch I know

http://d364y98vz4769w.cloudfront.net/drawings/images/000/077/807/full/ds2smack01.jpg?1366766921

Stop it

Magilla_Gorilla · Post #1444 » by **Magilla_Gorilla** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:53 pm

Proven_Winner wrote:It's so hot he got the sleeves rolled up.

I'm getting ready to run to my car. Hoping my shoes don't melt to the pavement.

Droseisthe1 · Post #1445 » by **Droseisthe1** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:53 pm

WinCity wrote:
MoneyMitch wrote:The thing you guys have over everyone is Thibs

As much of an odd-couple he and Melo may seem I think there's a true connection it seems

It's actually reminding me of Chris Paul and Doc Rivers last year where they both wanted each other and the Clippers made it happen

Kevin McHale coached teams ('08,'09 Minny; 2011-present Houston) have finished no better than no.19 for opponent PPG. They've hovered around 21-23 with a 28 one year.

Thibs? Well, we know it's top 5 every year. Top 5 with bums on the court.

Axl Rose · Post #1446 » by **Axl Rose** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:53 pm

DuckIII wrote:
AirGordon7 wrote:
Droseisthe1 wrote:Not sure but owner Les Alexander seemed a bit disappointed here...

http://instagram.com/p/p9h44yEMJs/?modal=true

looks like a man that was told "thanks for the lunch.....but im taking my talents to the windy city"

For some reason I cannot access that link. What is in it?

nothing much.....the rockets owner just didnt look/sound too enthused is all

Betta Bulleavit · Post #1447 » by **Betta Bulleavit** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:53 pm

This is going to sound pretty stupid but...whas Kevin Mchale in on this meeting?

gmoney411 · Post #1448 » by **gmoney411** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:54 pm

Droseisthe1 wrote:
HTowns Finest wrote:
ChiCitySPORTS#1 wrote:Defense wins championships.

Put that **** on a billboard. Perfect fit man. Perfect.

Defense does not win championships but it helps. You can't win a ring in the NBA today only scoring 70 points in games. That's not going to cut it against the elite teams. It's about buckets and defense.

You're not gonna win championships giving up 103 ppg either which the Rockets did.

PPG isn't really the best indicator of team defense. Teams play at different paces. The Rockets run and score so much that teams are going to get more attempts and points as a result. When you look at opponents fg% the Rockets were 7th in the league. They are far from a great defensive team but they are above average with Howard in the middle.

HTowns Finest · Post #1449 » by **HTowns Finest** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:54 pm

Droseisthe1 wrote:
HTowns Finest wrote:
ChiCitySPORTS#1 wrote:Defense wins championships.

Put that **** on a billboard. Perfect fit man. Perfect.

Defense does not win championships but it helps. You can't win a ring in the NBA today only scoring 70 points in games. That's not going to cut it against the elite teams. It's about buckets and defense.

You're not gonna win championships giving up 103 ppg either which the Rockets did.

I never said it would lol. That is why we are bringing in a defensive mind assistant coach. Defense can be taught.

MoneyMitch · Post #1450 » by **MoneyMitch** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:54 pm

Melo should sit down and think

If the Knicks and Bulls traded places would he leave the Bulls for the Knicks

ingvald · Post #1451 » by **ingvald** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:54 pm

MoneyMitch wrote:I like Carlisle too I just don't see Melo being as infatuated with him as he seems with Thibs

I think he'd rather work with Thibs than Phil tbh

Again, I hope you're right.

Meanwhile, in the Rockets meeting McHale was drawing up ISO plays on a napkin.

D_GoLow · Post #1452 » by **D_GoLow** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:54 pm

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo 2m
While Carmelo Anthony gave off the impression if would not be easy to leave NY, he also said in Rockets meeting his 1st priority is to win.

Droseisthe1 · Post #1453 » by **Droseisthe1** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:54 pm

Betta Bulleavit wrote:This is going to sound pretty stupid but...whas Kevin Mchale in on this meeting?

Never saw him but presumably.

Dwight went Houston and attributes a lot of that to McHale and his ability to help Dwight's game.

McHale can't help Melo. Only Carlisle and Thibs can.

Chitownbulls · Post #1454 » by **Chitownbulls** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:54 pm

Betta Bulleavit wrote:Someone shake the hell out of me if this seems like bias. But Melo seemed very underwhelmed and in a hurry to get the hell out of there. Just didn't scream...this was a freakin awesome visit. In fact, none of the parties involved seemed all that enthusiastic about how everything went. Again..if that's my bias, shake me, slap me, and tell me to shut the hell up.

That's how I'm feeling

DRoseCantStop · Post #1455 » by **DRoseCantStop** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:55 pm

Interested to see what DAL does, their PR team is awesome.

D_GoLow · Post #1456 » by **D_GoLow** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:55 pm

GetSeven wrote:
Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo 2m
While Carmelo Anthony gave off the impression if would not be easy to leave NY, he also said in Rockets meeting his 1st priority is to win.

Bulls

Droseisthe1 · Post #1457 » by **Droseisthe1** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:55 pm

MoneyMitch wrote:Melo should sit down and think

If the Knicks and Bulls traded places would he leave the Bulls for the Knicks

God Bless you Mitch

megatrom4 · Post #1458 » by **megatrom4** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:55 pm

Betta Bulleavit wrote:Someone shake the hell out of me if this seems like bias. But Melo seemed very underwhelmed and in a hurry to get the hell out of there. Just didn't scream...this was a freakin awesome visit. In fact, none of the parties involved seemed all that enthusiastic about how everything went. Again..if that's my bias, shake me, slap me, and tell me to shut the hell up.

Thought the same thing. The tone in their voices didn't seem convincing. I'm cautiously optimistic they didn't deliver a good pitch.

kyrv · Post #1459 » by **kyrv** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:56 pm

HTowns Finest wrote:
Droseisthe1 wrote:
HTowns Finest wrote:Defense does not win championships but it helps. You can't win a ring in the NBA today only scoring 70 points in games. That's not going to cut it against the elite teams. It's about buckets and defense.

You're not gonna win championships giving up 103 ppg either which the Rockets did.

I never said it would lol. That is why we are bringing in a defensive mind assistant coach. Defense can be taught.

Well that should take care of it.

Magilla_Gorilla · Post #1460 » by **Magilla_Gorilla** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 8:56 pm

GetSeven wrote:
GetSeven wrote:
Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo 2m
While Carmelo Anthony gave off the impression if would not be easy to leave NY, he also said in Rockets meeting his 1st priority is to win.

Bulls

Agreed.