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Who would you have? Carmelo Anthony or Andrei Kirilenko?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by DeAleck, Mar 30, 2006.

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Who would you rather have?

  1. Carmelo Anthony

    85 vote(s)
    37.6%

  2. Andrei Kirilenko

    141 vote(s)
    62.4%
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  1. crimson_rocket

    crimson_rocket Member

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    I'm agreeing with most people about melo and ak. While I still hate melo's attitude, though it's changed a bit this season, he's a franchise level player. AK is not franchise level yet, but man he does everything except dominate, and I mean EVERYTHING. Also, the durablity factor goes to melo. Think of it this way, who would you give a max contract to? It's hard to justify making AK the player you build around when he's not going to be the go to guy in crunch time. Melo has that. But take that all aside, I still more of an AK fan cause his name is so cool and blocking shots to me is more fun than making a 15 footer.
     
    #21 crimson_rocket, Mar 31, 2006
  2. fa7999

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    These triple double things are overrated. I cannot see that 10 point, 10 boards and 10 assists demand more attention and praise than 35 points and 15 boards.
     
    #22 fa7999, Mar 31, 2006
  3. Rocket River

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    Esp in a loss

    AK47 = the ultimate ROLL PLAYER
    If you have a star on your team of greater or equal value as Melo
    . .you take AK

    If not
    Melo EVERYTIME ALL THE TIME

    If I'm Atl . . MELO
    Rockets - AK47


    Rocket River
     
    #23 Rocket River, Mar 31, 2006
  4. underoverup

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    i can't believe that ak is winning by so much, mello is a far superior player plus he's a proven champion. how could it be so skewed? :confused:
     
    #24 underoverup, Mar 31, 2006
  5. Nuggets4

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    I'm honestly stunned Melo is doing as well in this thread as he is. Normally Melo gets bashed pretty hard on this board. I knew you guys would come around. ;)

    BTW, my vote is pretty damn obvious isn't it?
     
    #25 Nuggets4, Mar 31, 2006
  6. Yetti

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    At present the Rockets need both of them!!!!!!
     
    #26 Yetti, Mar 31, 2006
  7. Rocket River

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    People vote with the hearts
    they hate melo
    they like AK

    it is that simple
    actualy skills mean nothing

    Rocket River
     
    #27 Rocket River, Mar 31, 2006
  8. DeAleck

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    It depends. 10 assists means you are actively trying to give the ball to your teammates at the right time in the right situation and those resulted in buckets. You can be a ball hog and get 35 by shooting the ball 35 times.

    On that note, I do agree that stats are overrated. It's only a reflection of what a player does on the court. For example, Bruce Bowen is much more important to the Spurs than his stats suggest. Yao is much more of a team player than his assists number suggests. The same thing can apply to AK. His intimidation/disruption factors on the court goes even beyond his block numbers.
     
    #28 DeAleck, Mar 31, 2006
  9. DeAleck

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    I don't agree Anthony is "a far superior player". He's far superior on offense. Everything else, he's not as good as AK. Basketball is more than just scoring, isn't it?

    I actually think they are very close, and that's why I made this poll.
     
    #29 DeAleck, Mar 31, 2006
  10. GoatBoy

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    I think a lot of people are basing the decision on who would be best for the Rockets. And on whom they like best personally.
     
    #30 GoatBoy, Mar 31, 2006
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    I voted AK for rockets. With AK, Yao, and Tracy, we are not far away championship. :D
     
    #31 lw449876, Mar 31, 2006
  12. SamFisher

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    AK 47 is a victim of his own hype. Yes, the occasional 5x5 or 10x3 is nice. But 20-10 night in night out is better.
     
    #32 SamFisher, Mar 31, 2006
  13. ChrisBosh

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    there are more players that can do what Carmelo can do....therefore,....
     
    #33 ChrisBosh, Mar 31, 2006
  14. ddly_tng

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    AK47 because 1on1 with Melo I think he would win.

    And because I have a mancrush on him.

    lol.
     
    #34 ddly_tng, Mar 31, 2006
  15. CriscoKidd

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    Tough one, but I'd have to say Melo.

    Both are the best player on their respective teams.

    Both have similar talent around them(and I would argue that Utah now has more).

    Utah has a better coach.

    And Denver kicks their ass in the standings.
     
    #35 CriscoKidd, Mar 31, 2006
  16. SamFisher

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    ....therefore so what? There are even fewer players that can do what Ryan Bowen does. Therefore....
     
    #36 SamFisher, Mar 31, 2006
  17. KingCheetah

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    AK47 is a 15 - 8 guy (questionable durability at best)

    Carmello is 26 - 5 guy (durable - 3 years younger)

    I know Melo can be a punk, but is this a black/ white thing? :confused:
     
    #37 KingCheetah, Mar 31, 2006
  18. m_cable

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    I think the problem is that the question is worded as "Who would you rather have", and people are thinking in terms of the Rockets.
     
    #38 m_cable, Mar 31, 2006
  19. KingCheetah

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    You're probably right.
     
    #39 KingCheetah, Mar 31, 2006
  20. ChrisBosh

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    please. Ryan Bowen has less game than Yogi Stewart. :D

    Carmelo,
    1) can't block shots like K
    2) nor can he play D like K (steals)
    3) he doesn't step up his game during contract year like Melo(bring up questions about his play after he gets his money...might go back to his old ways)
    4) better team player


    only thing going for Melo is he is a better offensive talent....it's easier to find that in this league than what K brings to the table. THEREFORE, easy decision.













    plus his wife lets him sleep with anyone he wishes.
     
    #40 ChrisBosh, Mar 31, 2006
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