Melo 28: Dangerously Optimistic

Post #1921 » by **Payt10** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:35 am

As B&B mentioned, Carmelo has 3 brands working for him here: His own brand, the Jordan Brand, and the Bulls brand. He can make that money up; especially if he wins a title.

Post #1922 » by **GimmeDat** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:35 am

WindyCityBorn · Post #1923 » by **WindyCityBorn** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:35 am

Chi wrote:
WindyCityBorn wrote:
Chi wrote:The FO will look more incapable and incompetent then ever if they fail to pull this off this time...

It's gotten way to close for anything other then success.

If he wants the most money it has nothing to do with incompetence.

If he wants the most money he would have gotten it by now.

It is obvious he wants both the money and the winning, but he can't. The fact that he is still conflicted means the Bulls have done their job. The Bulls don't control this situation any more than Riley runs anything in Miami as we all saw today.

Red Larrivee · Post #1924 » by **Red Larrivee** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:36 am

MnM24 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/FisolaNYDN/status/487771363407429632[/tweet]

Frank sounding so butt hurt

If you can hear Frank Isola's voice in your head when you read those tweets, it's the absolute worst.

Damnit Around the Horn.

Jahensle · Post #1925 » by **Jahensle** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:36 am

HomoSapien wrote:
HomoSapien wrote:So for what it's worth.

I have an agent for my field (don't worry, I'm not remotely famous). My agent's girlfriend is an entertainment agent at CAA. We obviously spend more time talking about basketball than my own career, and according to him there's a big split at CAA about Melo leaving all that money on the table at NY. Not sure if it's Melo's agent specifically, but there's basically a divide on what he should do. Part of CAA thinks he should take the money, others think he'll be worth more money if he's able to play for a winner.

At the end of the day, I think Melo will do whatever he wants, but part of the hesitation to make a selection could be as a result of the divide in opinion amongst his own reps.

He just texted me saying that the vibe in CAA is that he'll end up in Chicago, and that they're trying to talk the Knicks into facilitating a sign and trade.

For the record, I completely trust him and believe that he was actually told this, but obviously it's not first hand info. Do with it what you will.

I am now officially dangerously optimistic.

I"m sorry but you have won the and-1 award for the night. enjoy!

AKfanatic · Post #1926 » by **AKfanatic** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:36 am

AkronsFinest91 wrote:
Piston Prince wrote:
Valyrious wrote:You guys are getting excited by the guy that said this...

Not a very good Melo breaking source, now is it?

Cocky Cavs fans...the #1 thing I didn't miss from the last 4 years. Know your place Cleveland.

Bitter Piston's fan. You have a weird obsession with the city of Cleveland I jumped for joy when we leapfrogged into the top 3 and made Detroit lose their lotto pick. Enjoy basketball hell

Am I reading the wrong board here? I thought I was on the Bulls board, do we now have a central division board?

Also, nice to see the Mia...err Cleveland fans coming out the woodwork again/green

kdapiton · Post #1927 » by **kdapiton** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:37 am

GimmeDat wrote:

MalikJoakim24 · Post #1928 » by **MalikJoakim24** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:37 am

Red Larrivee wrote:
MnM24 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/FisolaNYDN/status/487771363407429632[/tweet]

Frank sounding so butt hurt

If you can hear Frank Isola's voice in your head when you read those tweets, it's the absolute worst.

Damnit Around the Horn.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/FisolaNYDN/status/487771956851118080[/tweet]

:rofl:

DRoseCantStop · Post #1929 » by **DRoseCantStop** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:37 am

Melo, please!!!!

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Post #1930 » by **kingkirk** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:37 am

HomoSapien wrote:
HomoSapien wrote:So for what it's worth.

I have an agent for my field (don't worry, I'm not remotely famous). My agent's girlfriend is an entertainment agent at CAA. We obviously spend more time talking about basketball than my own career, and according to him there's a big split at CAA about Melo leaving all that money on the table at NY. Not sure if it's Melo's agent specifically, but there's basically a divide on what he should do. Part of CAA thinks he should take the money, others think he'll be worth more money if he's able to play for a winner.

At the end of the day, I think Melo will do whatever he wants, but part of the hesitation to make a selection could be as a result of the divide in opinion amongst his own reps.

He just texted me saying that the vibe in CAA is that he'll end up in Chicago, and that they're trying to talk the Knicks into facilitating a sign and trade.

For the record, I completely trust him and believe that he was actually told this, but obviously it's not first hand info. Do with it what you will.

I am now officially dangerously optimistic.

Homo Broussard?

Madison · Post #1931 » by **Madison** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:37 am

MnM24 wrote:For those that missed it, here is Bullslas' post from earlier in the day:

Sorry for the boom, but marketing is working on Melo. It seems Melo will officially be a Bull. This is a great day for us Bulls fans after the past 3 seasons. Please, I can't share but people laughed at me on Sunday with Lebron info. Travel arrangements are being made. People laughed at me about Rose going to LA to visit.

I'm not posting again, but to all Bulls fans, it finally worked. Give credit to Garpax, Thibs, Noah and Rose!

What does "marketing is working on Melo" even mean?

Hungry Bull · Post #1932 » by **Hungry Bull** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:38 am

MnM24 wrote:
Red Larrivee wrote:
MnM24 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/FisolaNYDN/status/487771363407429632[/tweet]

Frank sounding so butt hurt

If you can hear Frank Isola's voice in your head when you read those tweets, it's the absolute worst.

Damnit Around the Horn.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/FisolaNYDN/status/487771956851118080[/tweet]

Wow you can't say this guy isn't doing his part to get Melo back. :lol:

Tenchi Ryu · Post #1933 » by **Tenchi Ryu** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:38 am

Madison wrote:
MnM24 wrote:For those that missed it, here is Bullslas' post from earlier in the day:

Sorry for the boom, but marketing is working on Melo. It seems Melo will officially be a Bull. This is a great day for us Bulls fans after the past 3 seasons. Please, I can't share but people laughed at me on Sunday with Lebron info. Travel arrangements are being made. People laughed at me about Rose going to LA to visit.

I'm not posting again, but to all Bulls fans, it finally worked. Give credit to Garpax, Thibs, Noah and Rose!

What does "marketing is working on Melo" even mean?

I took it as all the inevitable "Welcome to Chicago Melo" commercials, posters and stuff.

Baller93 · Post #1934 » by **Baller93** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:38 am

The people on the Knicks board are badmouthing the Bulls in increasing numbers and they're gradually becoming more delusional. Momentum is shifting our way guys.

Ring_Me · Post #1935 » by **Ring_Me** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:39 am

Rili67 wrote:
Sonny_D1 wrote:
MnM24 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/suntimes_hoops/status/487768077632036864[/tweet]

real

This is Rose's 5 brotha!

I disagree...

I know right? It's not really five on five. The Bulls would most likely beat the Cavs if they don't make a deal on Love or the fact that we have depth and a defensive minded coach.

MalikJoakim24 · Post #1936 » by **MalikJoakim24** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:39 am

Baller93 wrote:The people on the Knicks board are badmouthing the Bulls in increasing numbers and they're gradually becoming more delusional. Momentum is shifting our way guys.

Who cares what the Knicks Board members think.

I think it might be a time for a momentum meter update though

t-time · Post #1937 » by **t-time** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:39 am

We should send in Neil Funk to seal the deal

Rili67 · Post #1938 » by **Rili67** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:40 am

MnM24 wrote:
Red Larrivee wrote:
MnM24 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/FisolaNYDN/status/487771363407429632[/tweet]

Frank sounding so butt hurt

If you can hear Frank Isola's voice in your head when you read those tweets, it's the absolute worst.

Damnit Around the Horn.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/FisolaNYDN/status/487771956851118080[/tweet]

He's not starting to look pathetic or anything...

Madison · Post #1939 » by **Madison** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:40 am

Tenchi Ryu wrote:
Madison wrote:
MnM24 wrote:For those that missed it, here is Bullslas' post from earlier in the day:

Sorry for the boom, but marketing is working on Melo. It seems Melo will officially be a Bull. This is a great day for us Bulls fans after the past 3 seasons. Please, I can't share but people laughed at me on Sunday with Lebron info. Travel arrangements are being made. People laughed at me about Rose going to LA to visit.

I'm not posting again, but to all Bulls fans, it finally worked. Give credit to Garpax, Thibs, Noah and Rose!

What does "marketing is working on Melo" even mean?

I took it as all the inevitable "Welcome to Chicago Melo" commercials, posters and stuff.

There's no chance a bunch of marketing firms or personnel know that Melo is coming to Chicago and nobody else does. That's such BS.

genbar · Post #1940 » by **genbar** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:40 am

Save it for your own board

AkronsFinest91 wrote:
Piston Prince wrote:
Valyrious wrote:You guys are getting excited by the guy that said this...

Not a very good Melo breaking source, now is it?

Cocky Cavs fans...the #1 thing I didn't miss from the last 4 years. Know your place Cleveland.

Bitter Piston's fan. You have a weird obsession with the city of Cleveland I jumped for joy when we leapfrogged into the top 3 and made Detroit lose their lotto pick. Enjoy basketball hell

How optimistic are you about getting Carmelo Anthony?