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lilfishi22 wrote:Melo is getting desperate. He's the only one in the top 5 draft picks of the historic 2003 draft that hasn't won a ring yet (well, Darko as well but we don't talk about him).
letsgosuns wrote:I just read this and this would be completely unfair.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nb ... /10252731/
There article mentions that Lebron is interested in playing with Carmelo and that Carmelo could realistically join the Heat next year. A big four of Lebron, Wade, Bosh, and Carmelo is just plain stupid. There would no competition in the league. That is like having a team of Jordan, Pippen, Barkley, and Drexler all together in their primes. If all of those players take a pay cut it can actually happen. I really did not think Lebron, Wade, and Bosh would actually end up playing together and they did, so I do not think this scenario is impossible. I think the league might have to step in here and do something about this. That is four fifths of the starting lineup for Team USA playing together. They might as well just hand them the trophy every year they are together before the season even starts. That team would make the league not even fun to watch. It would be a joke.
Ryu wrote:lilfishi22 wrote:Melo is getting desperate. He's the only one in the top 5 draft picks of the historic 2003 draft that hasn't won a ring yet (well, Darko as well but we don't talk about him).
Darko actually does have a ring (Pistons 2003/04) even though he barely played that season.
The Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are all teams Anthony would consider starting July 1, sources say, if the 30-year-old decides to become a free agent this summer.
bwgood77 wrote:letsgosuns wrote:I just read this and this would be completely unfair.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nb ... /10252731/
There article mentions that Lebron is interested in playing with Carmelo and that Carmelo could realistically join the Heat next year. A big four of Lebron, Wade, Bosh, and Carmelo is just plain stupid. There would no competition in the league. That is like having a team of Jordan, Pippen, Barkley, and Drexler all together in their primes. If all of those players take a pay cut it can actually happen. I really did not think Lebron, Wade, and Bosh would actually end up playing together and they did, so I do not think this scenario is impossible. I think the league might have to step in here and do something about this. That is four fifths of the starting lineup for Team USA playing together. They might as well just hand them the trophy every year they are together before the season even starts. That team would make the league not even fun to watch. It would be a joke.
I read that earlier today too, but c'mon, that's not gonna happen. There is probably a better chance LeBron goes to NY to join Melo and Phil next summer after another year in Miami.
lilfishi22 wrote:Don't see a big 4 happening. I don't think Bosh sticks around if Melo gets onboard. He's playing a small role already in the shadows of Lebron and Wade and with Melo, the only touches he'll get is from O boards. He's won two rings already and had taken a pay cut to win so I could just see him signing with another contender or up and comer on a near max deal.
Keep in mind also, the only way the Big 4 happens is if everyone takes a significant pay cut or some combination of max deal and $10m deals. Wade wouldn't mind a pay cut at this stage in his career, Melo is desperate for a ring, Lebron could make just as much money without his NBA salary and all 3 are very marketable individually to get very well paid endorsements. Bosh doesn't have nearly the same marketability as those other 3 so the question is whether Bosh would take another significant pay cut and I just don't think he would.
JDLAW wrote:Are you really convinced Wade would not mind a pay cut? This was his team to start with and he does have a pretty big ego and he has a new bride or bride to be who is used to the finer things in life.
Why?SunsFanSSOL wrote:If you want ANY chance at LeBron at all, you're going to need to max out Bledsoe.
Cutter wrote:Why?SunsFanSSOL wrote:If you want ANY chance at LeBron at all, you're going to need to max out Bledsoe.
lilfishi22 wrote:JDLAW wrote:Are you really convinced Wade would not mind a pay cut? This was his team to start with and he does have a pretty big ego and he has a new bride or bride to be who is used to the finer things in life.
I can't be 100% convinced but it is a calculated guess. He has on more ring than Lebron and Bosh, he makes more in endorsements than Bosh and Melo and he's not going to leave his team just so Miami can bring in Melo. If they don't win this year, I think he may take a discount to bring in more help because he's not going to be able to carry the team as the #2 go-to option for much longer.
That's just my feeling
SunsFanSSOL wrote:If you want ANY chance at LeBron at all, you're going to need to max out Bledsoe.
fromthetop321 wrote:I got Lebron number 1, he is also leading defensive player of the year. Curry's game still reminds me of Jeremy Lin to much.
Qwigglez wrote:Lebron and Melo to Phoenix. Match any contract offer Bledsoe gets. Amare will get cut from the Knicks, and we could pick him up for veteran's minimum during the season.
NBA Fiend wrote:I have been trying to find out the date by which Channing Frye has to pick up his player option. I have searched and cannot find the date, I do know it is after the draft. Its front page news on ESPN that Melos date is June 23'rd. Now I ask ESPN, How do you expect Channing to feel? You make it front page news about Melos player option but dont have any concern about the emotional state of Channing.
