The big douchy three in Miami did it, but Duncan did it well before so the Spurs could remain competitive.

AND if he did, how would the overall opinion of the forum change regarding Mr. Anthony? Getting the big bucks standard, but folks sure like to vilify those that are able to get it. He's carrying the team, but I don't think that was his goal when he came here.

Anyway, just a thought...oh, I wonder what's in these alba threads?

A interesting proposal from Larry Coon would be for Melo to do a 1 yr deal then resign during the year for the max. It want happen but that would work in a perfect world.

yellowboy90 wrote:The big 3 took a couple million less in a tax friendly state. People want Melo to take 8-10 million less.

A interesting proposal from Larry Coon would be for Melo to do a 1 yr deal then resign during the year for the max. It want happen but that would work in a perfect world.

I guess that depends what you think the max Melo would demand. What's the mark after Melo takes 10 less?

grillco wrote:I wish some guy would take the "hit" for this team. I mean we're talking about making almost 20 million or more than 20 million. Twenty million EFFIN' dollars. Gimme a 10th of that and I'll be set (still working of course, but with no debt, a new house, college $$$ for the kids, and a fat bank account).

Imagine a player that would take a significant discount to play in NY. I kind of can't. Jeter did, but because he was out-dueled by that twit Cashman (who played a slump stretch clearly based on the 3,000 hit stress perfectly).

I always want these guys to be more and better than they are in various ways. And nope, I'm not perfect.

why would he do that? he had a chance to sign as a free agent and come in with a young stocked team and picks... he didn't want to do that.... why would he take less money now?

tkf wrote:

grillco wrote:I wish some guy would take the "hit" for this team. I mean we're talking about making almost 20 million or more than 20 million. Twenty million EFFIN' dollars. Gimme a 10th of that and I'll be set (still working of course, but with no debt, a new house, college $$$ for the kids, and a fat bank account).

Imagine a player that would take a significant discount to play in NY. I kind of can't. Jeter did, but because he was out-dueled by that twit Cashman (who played a slump stretch clearly based on the 3,000 hit stress perfectly).

I always want these guys to be more and better than they are in various ways. And nope, I'm not perfect.

why would he do that? he had a chance to sign as a free agent and come in with a young stocked team and picks... he didn't want to do that.... why would he take less money now?

Yup. Not in his nature.

martin wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:

tkf wrote:

grillco wrote:I wish some guy would take the "hit" for this team. I mean we're talking about making almost 20 million or more than 20 million. Twenty million EFFIN' dollars. Gimme a 10th of that and I'll be set (still working of course, but with no debt, a new house, college $$$ for the kids, and a fat bank account).

Imagine a player that would take a significant discount to play in NY. I kind of can't. Jeter did, but because he was out-dueled by that twit Cashman (who played a slump stretch clearly based on the 3,000 hit stress perfectly).

I always want these guys to be more and better than they are in various ways. And nope, I'm not perfect.

why would he do that? he had a chance to sign as a free agent and come in with a young stocked team and picks... he didn't want to do that.... why would he take less money now?

Yup. Not in his nature.

No one knew what the new CBA would be.

If your agent said the downside of the new CBA could be max $ at $12M for 3 years with raises versus what they had in place - $65M over 3 year extension - what would you do?

Oh, why you'd fire your agent, speak directly to both team GM's and ensure that the team you wanted to come home to would keep all their yoots (specially that hansome Italian boy) and all their draft picks and you'd sign for the league minimum.

Then you'd join the team quietly and take a mentor's role, you'd stop smiling so much and being such an effing league cancer. And you'd look to become the next Knick point forward of the future, the one that Anthony Mason never became. You'd spend all your time watching old Celtic vids from the 50's and 60's and imagine how you'd be so fulfilled turning Gallo and the Mayor into the next Heinsohn and Havlicek...you'd want to play basketball the right way, the team way, the Knicks being GREAT way, Gawddammit!

It's funny how everyone is calling for Melo to lower his salary, when he is the only producer on the team.

It's just a mirage for idiots who line Dolan's pockets by following the Knicks, instead of relocating to Denver, err I mean San Antonio, errr I mean Indiana...and following a real team that plays the right way!

Suckers!

callmened wrote:Melo isnt gonna take less money...lol

I know, and I think people are unfair when they demonise players for not taking less. They're not guaranteed to win a championship if they take less, just an increase chance (and the odds are still against them)- they're most likely to end up with less money AND no championship. Don't blame them at all, really, for going for as much as they can get. Still, it's a shame sometimes- I wonder if players like Ben Gordon ever look back and wished he'd taken less and stayed with the Bulls. He was a clutch player who thrived under pressure- it's been a shame watching him waste away with Detroit and Charlotte. Waste of a career (but he got paid handsomely for it).

All that said, I'm on the side of the players here. If I were in their shoes, I'd get what I could, or maybe sacrifice a little to be in a place I wanna be. But no way would I sacrifice a whole lot. Seriously, would an owner be more loyal to me? If I, as a player, got injured in a contract year, would I reasonably expect my owner to resign me to reward my good play beforehand?

Like others have said, it's a business.