Allanfan20 wrote:Yep. He still goes one on one A LOT but his play is has still been great.

Melo going one on one isn't a problem. Last night proves it. He roasted the greatest defender in the game. Miami had LeBron (or Wade) on him one on one all night. The problem comes when Melo tries to take on double and triple teams.

It might not be pretty, but I'd let Melo shoot every time if he wasn't getting double teamed. When he makes quick decisions and only has one defender on him, hes unstoppable.

MSG3 wrote:

Allanfan20 wrote:Yep. He still goes one on one A LOT but his play is has still been great.

Melo going one on one isn't a problem. Last night proves it. He roasted the greatest defender in the game. Miami had LeBron (or Wade) on him one on one all night. The problem comes when Melo tries to take on double and triple teams.

It might not be pretty, but I'd let Melo shoot every time if he wasn't getting double teamed. When he makes quick decisions and only has one defender on him, hes unstoppable.

I agree with you. Lately he has been passing much better to rotate the ball out of double teams. Better ball movement from Melo and he is looking to set his teammates up more and more which is what I really like. And of course his shooting it more efficiently and getting better looks.

Cartman718 wrote:

MSG3 wrote:

Allanfan20 wrote:Yep. He still goes one on one A LOT but his play is has still been great.

Melo going one on one isn't a problem. Last night proves it. He roasted the greatest defender in the game. Miami had LeBron (or Wade) on him one on one all night. The problem comes when Melo tries to take on double and triple teams.

It might not be pretty, but I'd let Melo shoot every time if he wasn't getting double teamed. When he makes quick decisions and only has one defender on him, hes unstoppable.

I agree completely.

+1

- this Melo

Panos wrote:I've been saying for a while now, if Melo were able to avg 5 assists a game, it would completely change the chemistry of this team MUCH MUCH more than the difference of 6 points would indicate. Gotta get that ball moving!

that's what doomed the Knicks in the playoffs and for the first ~30 games this year. Before that the Knicks were one of the better teams in the L

However, for his next contract under the new CBA, he is not worth 20million + to me

I think 15m per year is more than fair at 5 years extension (no raise) given his age and inabilities
If he is serious about winning in NYK, he shouldn't opt out this summer, in 2015 he should take a 1 year pay cut, in which he can opt out the following year,

Lets say 10m per year for 5 years and player option in 2016 and 2017
Then go on some serious recruitment process, to add 1-2 STAR players, or/and 1 STAR and a few quality players and role players
Then after I don't care if Dolan wants to pay him 25m per year for 5 years but that is the only way I can see having any shot at competing and keeping Melo at the same time

misterearl wrote:Melo brings his A game every night. That is indisputable.

What we need are Felton's 14 assists every night.

If we can get him to play like that we'll be good..he was setting the table last night.."who's ready to eat"

MSG3 wrote:

Allanfan20 wrote:Yep. He still goes one on one A LOT but his play is has still been great.

Melo going one on one isn't a problem. Last night proves it. He roasted the greatest defender in the game. Miami had LeBron (or Wade) on him one on one all night. The problem comes when Melo tries to take on double and triple teams.

It might not be pretty, but I'd let Melo shoot every time if he wasn't getting double teamed. When he makes quick decisions and only has one defender on him, hes unstoppable.

^^^ +1.