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[ESPN] Carmelo Anthony to sign with Rockets if buyout reached

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by RKREBORN, Jun 28, 2017.

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  1. justtxyank

    justtxyank Contributing Member

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    That would be upping the risk profile for sure. The situation would be EXTREMELY combustible. If it didn't work out fast, D'Antoni would get run out of dodge by these guys.
     
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    Mike D'Antoni is fainting, and me too!
     
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  3. Pen15clubber

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    Insider confirmed
     
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  4. JayGoogle

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    Also that Melo had to realize his best years in NYK were thanks to MDA...it's been a complete crapshow since MDA left, with MDA there they were at least average.
     
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  5. justtxyank

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    If Melo would buy in, I'd be all for him as a buyout guy for cheap money, particularly if he was fine to come off the bench. I just see massive red flags there with his history with D'Antoni. There aren't many examples of a relationship growing so toxic between a player and a coach that the coach quits his dream job DURING A SEASON.
     
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    I can tell you for sure all of clutchfans is coming right now
     
    #66 tinywang, Jun 28, 2017
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    If he is willing to play team ball I will slot him at the 4.
     
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    I mean you have CP3 and Harden on the team. Even Melo has gotta know it's in his and everyone's best interest for those two to run the offense and Melo to go full team USA mode.
     
    #68 RedRedemption, Jun 28, 2017
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    For all those calling Melo a cancer, go back and watch his tape in the Olympics as their stretch four.
     
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    Melo plays better with other superstars.
     
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  11. onreego

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    screw a buyout. If Melo comes here, he better buy in...to the system. See what I did there?
     
    #71 onreego, Jun 28, 2017
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    That looks like a team I made on 2K... insanity.
     
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    Well played sir.
     
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    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    It's summer time, people supposed to get horny.
     
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    He could be. But I think in this situation the power rests with CP and Harden much more than it does with Melo. If Melo is bought out and signs with Houston, he be more of a "veteran ringchaser" than core player. His talent level, even at his peak, isn't as high as CP and Harden's also.

    But still, think about all the shooting and playmaking that the Rockets can have with a lineup involving whatever combo of CP, Harde, Melo, Gordon, Ariza and Anderson. D'Antoni would risk job security to have a shot at working with this.
     
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    Coming from @tinywang himself.
     
    #77 TheMystery008, Jun 28, 2017
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    Can someone photoshop a Rockets logo in for the banana boat?
     
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    Melo was absolutely amazing in fiba and the olympics. I think D'Antoni can find a way to make it work. Melo will be much better as a 2nd or 3rd option.
     
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    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    If Melo plays with Harden, Melo will always get covered by the second best defender on the team.
     
    #80 rockbox, Jun 28, 2017
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