Welcome DeAnthony Melton

Jailblazers7 · Post #21 » by **Jailblazers7** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:30 am

Kobblehead wrote:Labels are cemented by playoff play.

Melton is shooting 26.6% from three and 66.7% from the line in 15 playoff games for Memphis.

He is a pure defensive specialist until he proves otherwise.

He has 9 career playoff FT attempts lol. I’d love his percentages to be better but I’m not gonna sweat it too much for a 24 year old playing in his first two playoffs on a young team.

SixthStreet · Post #22 » by **SixthStreet** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:32 am

It was going to be a tough challenge to replace Green’s 3PAs. Here you did it while also adding legitimate defensive value. While I, and most here, would have preferred it in a wing sized package, that’s much harder to find. And he’s got a 6’9 wingspan so he can play up on D. It’s a good move.

76ciology · Post #23 » by **76ciology** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:38 am

What would a package of Maxey and Tobias get us? Hmm

Jailblazers7 · Post #24 » by **Jailblazers7** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:55 am

I’m mentally preparing myself for when we’ll all be screaming at Doc to play more 3 guard lineups with Maxey/Harden/Melton.

ProcessDoctor · Post #25 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:57 am

76ciology wrote:What would a package of Maxey and Tobias get us? Hmm

Players who fit here that I'd trade Tyrese for:

Kawhi, PG13, Durant, Giannis, LeBron?, Tatum, Brown, Steph, Luka, Ja, Trae, Booker, Mitchell, LaMelo, Ant, Cade, Haliburton?, Garland?

Of those, only Durant and Mitchell *might* become available.

Can you think of any others?

Negrodamus · Post #26 » by **Negrodamus** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:18 am

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76thBearCub · Post #27 » by **76thBearCub** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:29 am

I'll be surprised if this doesn't ultimately turn out to be a really solid move. Somebody from the field (23 and down) will surely be better, but that's the thing about fields.

eyeatoma · Post #28 » by **eyeatoma** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:37 am

Kobblehead wrote:Labels are cemented by playoff play.

Melton is shooting 26.6% from three and 66.7% from the line in 15 playoff games for Memphis.

He is a pure defensive specialist until he proves otherwise.

You're like a wet blanket. We get it, you don't like him.

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Skates · Post #29 » by **Skates** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:48 am

Little bit of Danny Green mixer with Eric Snow kind of a player. One of those second rounders I wanted the year he was drafted.

Kova · Post #30 » by **Kova** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:38 am

Not holding my breath. He could be a part of the bigger trade this summer.

Wilfried · Post #31 » by **Wilfried** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:02 am

Good solid player and excellent defender (can play bigger than his size on D)

Good trade, especially because Green didn't have value anymore because of that injury

Dnt hate · Post #32 » by **Dnt hate** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:55 am

howiezbt wrote:Great trade for Morey! Gets a young athletic guard who can shoot the ball. Players either guard positions. Love it.

Ditto, I saw him play alot this year and have been very impressed. Great trade, I think he fits so well and makes gives our bench a big improvement.

76ciology · Post #33 » by **76ciology** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:20 am

Watch on YouTube

Choose your sample size. Dont let anyone choose the sample size for you.

76ciology · Post #34 » by **76ciology** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:31 am

Royce O’Neal 6’4” height 6’9” wingspan 8.5 TRB%
Melton 6’4” height 6’8” wingspan 10.5 TRB%

Kobblehead · Post #35 » by **Kobblehead** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:29 pm

76ciology wrote:What would a package of Maxey and Tobias get us? Hmm

Well, some people are speculating that because we brought in this munchkin, that Maxey could be heading out in a move for a veteran star. Which could be a disaster idea if it's for Brad Beal.

mjkvol · Post #36 » by **mjkvol** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:32 pm

Just seems like a classic solid Morey move. Fills a glaring need with a 24 yr. old kid on his rookie deal who has already proven he can play in the league and brings it on both ends of the floor while giving up a player who is done for all intents and purposes and a pick we were realistically never going to use.

Listen, I would have loved to have seen a kid like Moore, Wesley, or Jovic, but the bottom line is that Melton was essentially a gift from the Nets, will slot right into the rotation, and we still have Thybulle and Harris as trade pieces - this is when the fun really begins.

mjkvol · Post #37 » by **mjkvol** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:34 pm

Kobblehead wrote:Well, some people are speculating that because we brought in this munchkin, that Maxey could be heading out in a move for a veteran star. Which could be a disaster idea if it's for Brad Beal.

If that happens, I will wholeheartedly retract the statement I just made.

Kobblehead · Post #38 » by **Kobblehead** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:54 pm

It feels like Daryl watched the Finals and thought to himself that our offensive firepower can go toe-to-toe with these teams and all we need are the Gary Payton IIs of the world to support them. It feels like he's overrating our offensive firepower.

Mik317 · Post #39 » by **Mik317** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:59 pm

I remember someone here hyping Melton up during his draft and being mad that we didn't buy a pick to get him.

Kobblehead · Post #40 » by **Kobblehead** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:11 pm

Mik317 wrote:I remember someone here hyping Melton up during his draft and being mad that we didn't buy a pick to get him.

PLO?

Or maybe Smitty