? abt Amare, coach, heat game n refs

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Well, his approach to the game clearly isn't working, given his unimpressive playoff career performances. He could learn a thing or two from LeBron in what is or isn't a good shot.

James has better shot selection, no question, but perhaps if Melo had Wade and Bosh and a selection of two way players around him, he'd have a better playoff record to show you.

I am not impressed with LeBron's Cavalier career in the East, Melo's Nuggets were good as well but played in a tougher conference. That team with Billups/Melo/JR/KMart/Nene was solid. In 2009, they beat Dallas with Dirk/Kidd in 5 games and only lost to the Lakers in 6, same as Orlando that year. As a Cav, LeBron never got to play the Lakers in the first round, or a 50+ win Jerry Sloan coached Utah team.
LeBron took the easiest road and was able to be part of an All-Stars trio. He took advantage of an incredible situation where a 47 win team with a superstar actually got enough cap space to sign two more.
I was mad at Melo for not waiting for free agency himself, but we got Felton back since that trade, so we really only lost Gallo which is fine by me and I'm over this discussion. Heat also lost Michael Beasley trying to get James, who at that time, was still viewed as the number 2 pick of the 2008 draft with potential. In this league, when you target and get some, you have to lose some.

LeBron was widely criticized for years for lacking the mental toughness champions require, see the losses to Dallas in the 2011 Finals. I don't believe he has improved much on that aspect, the fact that the Heat eventually won a ring last year, and are leading the league again this year just shows how soft this league has become.
I believe Melo with these Knicks can beat the Heat, they will need everybody to step up though from top to bottom. JR/Chandler/Amare all need to be better two way players and be more consistent, and the coaching needs to improve. Spolstra has done a good job in Miami, let's see how well Woodson does in NY. I never heard anyone complaining about the Heat coach rotation though...

Melo had a much better supporting cast when he went to the WCF than Lebron ever did when he was on the Cavs. Lets not get in over our heads here.

So both players are able to be successful when they have a great supporting cast? Sh*t, we a chance to have a successful season?

That's interesting.

I thought we were doomed because Carmelo Anthony isn't Lebron James.

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so yall want the push off fouls called on Lebron. Do you want the push off fouls called on Melo too? i mean every single time Melo drives he hooks the defender. Do you want those fouls called or nah?

How many more freethrows did melo deserve exactly, he had 12 in the first half alone.
Lebron and wade barely get to the line, as was shown in this game, but somehow they are favored? So you telling me the best player in the league doesn't get fouled much huh?

Also let me get this straight, you guys don't see all the illegal screens Chandler sets like the new version of KG?

You dont find it weird that every time you lose you blame the refs, not tired of singing the same song?