Melo not going to PHX unless named All Star = bad teammate?

SnakefromHell · Post #1 » by **SnakefromHell** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:16 am

K, he should go and just cheer for his buddy Billups... that would really mean a lot to a lot of people who think he's selfish, mean a lot to Billups, mean a lot to Nuggets and his teammates that he doesn't care about the All Star and he is all about the bigger picture = winning... and is there to support Billups.

Melo has not really matured

I bet if he could Billups would give his spot to Melo in a heartbeat... he's that good of a teammate and only cares about the big picture.

J Smitty · Post #2 » by **J Smitty** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:26 am

LMAO.

So let me get this straight, because he would rather stay at home with his family and get some rest, instead of going to Phoenix to party....that makes him a selfish, immature, bad teammate who doesn't care about winning?

Um...just wow. I'd give you more of my opinion about your post, but I'm pretty sure I'd get suspended or banned.

SnakefromHell · Post #3 » by **SnakefromHell** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:36 am

Cmon man... you'd show up for your best buddy's wedding... etc

Showing up means a lot... it shows support although it's not Chauncey's first All Star. But it'd show Melo's attitude, "hey I don't care if I don't get selected... I'm here to cheer for Chauncey, without him we wouldn't be where we are..." It allows ppl to view him as a mature and unselfish teammate... this is not at all about his image or endorsement deals. I believe this is a big factor in the team's harmony and therefore success. Other teammates like J.R., Kleiza, Carter, etc would be like... "that's cool what he did... he's about winning"... it makes it so much easier to follow Melo... respect.

Only immature ppl cannot see the meaning of it.

almost famous · Post #4 » by **almost famous** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:52 pm

You see, Snake, mature people have these silly things called priorities. For some reason they tend to get in the way of meaningless attendances to meaningless things like an All Star game.

This is nothing like a wedding, that's a very poor comparison. This game isn't that serious. Billups isn't a star, he isn't who people come to see, he has no pressure. He's simply a filler. He'll likely score 4pts with a board, an assist, and maybe a steal in 13 minutes.

Furthermore, Billups has a lot of friends, many closer to him than Melo, who will be in Phoenix. I'm sure Billups could care less if Melo went. You're being petty.

SnakefromHell · Post #5 » by **SnakefromHell** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:11 pm

This is not about pressure or even if he puts measly stats... this is about going to support the teammate. It'd mean big, because he's Melo and he didn't have to... but imagine if he turns up. It'd show that he cares although it's a meaningless game... he didn't have to but he still does anyway.

I'm not saying the two will blow up if he doesn't but if he does, it'd boost the team.

pickaxe · Post #6 » by **pickaxe** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:43 pm

I don't even think it's here or there. Melo stated early on he only cares about going further in the playoffs, and he could just be attempting to focus on just that and nothing else.

The only reason why we say hey what's going on here is because just a year ago it was a big deal to be a part of All-Star. Melo conceded the fact it wasn't important, this season, before he wasn't voted in.

So, attach a little disappointment to it, but I don't think there's any selfishness on Melo's part. Just a detatchment.

And Billups is a big boy. He can survive an All-Star without Melo.

DaFan334 · Post #7 » by **DaFan334** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 4:44 pm

Ild rather have him at home resting, maybe drinking one of those grape arctic rushes i hear he loves.

DaFan334 · Post #8 » by **DaFan334** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 4:45 pm

Ild rather have him at home resting, maybe drinking one of those grape arctic rushes i hear he loves.

sportsmikegm23 · Post #9 » by **sportsmikegm23** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 4:54 pm

WHAT????????????????????

He won't be on the party circuit...he won't be out drinking and driving. He won't be trying to validate that he is "Melo"...he's staying home and resting and being responsible.

I was extremely glad to hear that he's not going since he won't be playing (unless he is an injury replacement). It doesn't mean he's not supporting his teammates...it means he's getting ready to play the 2nd half of the season, honestly, that's being a better teammate. I suppose Dahntay Jones should also go support Chauncey and JR or he's a bad teammate????

Bad logic Snake... I am just happy to see that most people on here are immature by your viewpoint...

Post #10 » by **corona** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:03 pm

seriously?

Post #11 » by **corona** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:05 pm

shouldn't he stay in denver to support Nene at his wedding?

TheBigEnglish · Post #12 » by **TheBigEnglish** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:01 pm

This is a joke. The guy has been on the road for 8 days, and you're criticizing him for not wanting to go home to spend time with his fiance and son? How is that the immature path?

Nutty Nats Fan · Post #13 » by **Nutty Nats Fan** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:04 pm

corona wrote:shouldn't he stay in denver to support Nene at his wedding?

corona wins. :lol:

RRFB · Post #14 » by **RRFB** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:48 pm

Lol. You can't be serious.

Nutty Nats Fan · Post #15 » by **Nutty Nats Fan** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:50 pm

RRFB wrote:Lol. You can't be serious.

Its Snake. He thinks he can read Melo's mind and Melo can never do anything to make him happy. Are you surprised?

mutumba · Post #16 » by **mutumba** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:05 pm

corona wrote:shouldn't he stay in denver to support Nene at his wedding?

Ahaha.
Maybe if Melo didn't have a wife, a son, and any other obligations outside of basketball, you could pin a tiny bit of selfishness on him. Maybe. Or he just hates Chauncey.

SnakefromHell · Post #17 » by **SnakefromHell** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:30 pm

No I'll explain... All Star is a festive where there's a lot of exposure... cameras... it's good if he can show up.

Nene's wedding is private... he's a private person and I bet he'd rather have it private... I don't think anyone would show up.

Dahntay Jones doesn't matter, Melo on the other hand is the team's best player... by not showing up it says a lot that he has this personal accolade that he still puts high on his agenda... although he's no longer a prima donna like Amare.

- Not showing up unless you name me to the All Star team = "I am going to sulk in Denver because you don't make me All Star... I'm not going. I'm a kid who sulks because mommy is not going to let me play"

- Showing up = "I don't care about All Star, it's not high on my agenda, I'm here to enjoy myself, to cheer my teammate Chauncey"

It's about perception... it's important. Him being the best player on the team, that perception is very big, not only among the fans but also the organization, his teammates, etc

No he's not going to be traded because of this or we're going to have a collapse in the second half NO. But if he shows up, his maturity will shoot up the roof... instead of not showing up, it says a lot about how he has not really progressed although he has become much better in terms of being a team player.

I'm just saying, if he doesn't show up, it says a lot about his immaturity... like a kid who will lock himself in his room because his parents don't let him play his PS3, or if he shows up, it'd be great.

SnakefromHell · Post #18 » by **SnakefromHell** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:35 pm

It's like a political move... this is still considered a job.

You don't have to be political all the time... but sometimes it's very important.

If you don't like a business partner, you're not going to show you don't like them in their face because you'd lose a business deal... but if you can smile and be political with him, then you'd still keep the business.

I'm just saying Melo "SOMETIMES" has to put himself and his feelings aside and put the team on top... by showing up, it would say a lot about how he doesn't care about personal achievement/ All Star thing... and would rather have a team union.

It's still a job.

Nutty Nats Fan · Post #19 » by **Nutty Nats Fan** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:02 pm

No I'll explain... All Star is a festive where there's a lot of exposure... cameras... it's good if he can show up.

Nene's wedding is private... he's a private person and I bet he'd rather have it private... I don't think anyone would show up.

Seriously, do you even think before you post something?

The selfish immature players shows up for that exposure. The good team mate goes to the wedding. Its (Please Use More Appropriate Word) to claim Nene is a private person and no one is going to his wedding.

RRFB · Post #20 » by **RRFB** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:15 pm

Wow, you have got to be kidding me.
If anything, staying home shows more maturity than going to Phoenix. It's saying that he wants to rest up/get healthy, and that he would rather spend time with his family than go and party with the other players.
Please, tell me what is so selfish and immature about that?