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[Melo Thread] Woj: OKC and Melo to part ways

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by justtxyank, Jul 6, 2018.

  1. BasketballMind

    BasketballMind Contributing Member

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    I said he's a better defender than Ryno. My response was in comparison to him. So if Melo's defense is atrocious then Ryno's is supercalafragilisticexpealitrocious. If you had the opportunity to replace Ryno w/ Melo, would you?
     
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  2. legacygt777

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    Comparing Lin and PArsons plus a young Harden vs Anthony coming to an already established WC team system is not the same. Melo will need to work but he'll fit in. Cp3 will make sure.
     
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  4. YOLO

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    this is what you quoted. you asked if there was any other choice.

     
  5. YOLO

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    and thats why someone told you wrong bc he isn't. Melo doesn't even understand or know what side to be on defensively when the offense sets a pick. its atrocious
     
  6. justtxyank

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    I’m not convinced Melo is a better defender than ryno. The stats are mixed. All day ryno is better except espns drpm
     
  7. Reeko

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    lmao...Melo isn’t dropping 20 in game 7

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    more like score 10 on 38% shooting and give up at least 20 on the other end
     
  8. NBA_fan_2018

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    Signing Melo would be a huge mistake.

    Great talent, but he doesn't have the mentality to be successful on a superteam.


     
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    If we sign him I can't see how we start him over Luc or PJ.
     
  10. Cstyle42

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    Melo is better than Ariza guys... it's just reality.
     
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    You guys keep saying the lakers, their lineup would be lonzo kcp ingram melo lebron??? How does that work.
     
  12. legacygt777

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    I was also referring to your other post that said, "only makes sense for this team if he (melo) accepts a limited bench role. Which is obviously an issue in itself. Bringing him as a replacement for Ariza is a disaster.

    Which like I said before, Melo will be fine if he understands his role.
     
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  13. justtxyank

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    Melo is not a malcontent. The okc teammates apparently loved him. His Knicks teammates loved him.

    He can ruin a team with his in court play. His locker room personality seems to be pretty chill
     
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    Melo is a better defender than Ryno primarily because Ryno doesn't play.
     
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    Easy... Melo is better than Luc and PJ.
     
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    We are gonna sign him over Luc lmao. Can’t wait.
     
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  17. NBA_fan_2018

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    10,000x this.
     
  18. Reeko

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    he’s better and more talented than Ryno, and he can be useful if he accepts a lesser role and stops with the ISO Melo routine and focuses on being as efficient as possible and playing within the team concept

    I would take him as a piece off the bench

    based off his comments after the season, he wants to be more NY Melo than Olympic Melo, and nah, I’m good on that
     
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  19. legacygt777

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    There's not even a comparison. You have to take in consideration the system Melo played in and who led the OKC team. Melo has a history of guarding lebron one on one and have won battles in the past, something Ryno could only dream.
     
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    If Melo comes to Hou and balls out there is no reason to be surprised.
     
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