JMAC3 wrote:yosemiteben wrote:JMAC3 wrote:
We have sucked for 4 straight years
Our best player has played 105 games over the last three seasons, and he's got a max deal despite his injury history. That's the guy that we're ok with quitting.
If Melo was healthy and just killing himself as the most dependable player and this was a "get that guy help" situation, I'd be slightly more sympathetic. But this is "yes I'm on a max deal, and yes I haven't been able to play 50 games in a season the last three seasons, but I'm quitting because we're not better in the 10 games I've played this season."
**** that.
If LaMelo played 82 games this year, we still are likely in the lottery, that is the point. It is not like the team has invested in him and he has let the organization down. The organization continues to fail these guys to the point where we aren't a playoff team no matter who is healthy. Health makes the team less watchable for sure, but we are kidding ourselves if we think this team is some hidden dangerous team if only they could maintain health.
I get your point and it has validity, but more so in the sense that players like Brandon, Kon and the rookies need time and experience to hit their max potential. Guys like Melo, Miles are who they are, as are the majority of the supporting cast. So indeed, this version isn’t one player away…it’s gonna take more time. But I do think the right trade of Melo for some strategic quality fits can help move this upward.
