Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://twitter.com/TommyBeer/status/690015785394257920

nyknickzingis wrote:I made the comparison a few weeks ago. I said he's playing like a LBJ lite, or like a near Lebron James. Melo's playing like 80-90% of Lebron. He's rebounding, defending with energy, passing the ball, handling the ball like a point AND scoring 20+ points. Only one other guy in the league does all of that with the same type of size - it's Lebron. Obviously Lebron is better, but Melo has clearly shown me to be wrong. I thought he had hit physical decline, and while he has slowed down a bit, he had a huge development mentally. It's rare you see a guy at 31 have this, but here it is. It's as if he just realized that he should play like Lebron instead of Glen Robinson or Barkley. And it's worked wonders. Major props to Melo. George Karl for years tried to get him to play this way.

"Triangle culture".

Also he is a better shooter and post up player overall. Arguably he might be able to keep this level of play up longer than Lebron just because his offense isn't as based on his athleticism as Lebron's is. If he stays healthy we might look at this season as the beginning of "2nd part of his career Melo" or "Leaving his prime Melo" because he could keep this up well past his current contract.

wargames wrote:

nyknickzingis wrote:I made the comparison a few weeks ago. I said he's playing like a LBJ lite, or like a near Lebron James. Melo's playing like 80-90% of Lebron. He's rebounding, defending with energy, passing the ball, handling the ball like a point AND scoring 20+ points. Only one other guy in the league does all of that with the same type of size - it's Lebron. Obviously Lebron is better, but Melo has clearly shown me to be wrong. I thought he had hit physical decline, and while he has slowed down a bit, he had a huge development mentally. It's rare you see a guy at 31 have this, but here it is. It's as if he just realized that he should play like Lebron instead of Glen Robinson or Barkley. And it's worked wonders. Major props to Melo. George Karl for years tried to get him to play this way.

"Triangle culture".

Also he is a better shooter and post up player overall. Arguably he might be able to keep this level of play up longer than Lebron just because his offense isn't as based on his athleticism as Lebron's is. If he stays healthy we might look at this season as the beginning of "2nd part of his career Melo" or "Leaving his prime Melo" because he could keep this up well past his current contract.

I predicted this Carmelo was going to dominate early on in the season. When he was struggling with his shots, a lot of the haters were unable to see the progress. I said this dude was going to round into form by mid-season. In fact, he has an extra gear that he has yet to show. Watch how he plays after the break. He is missing some of the shots when he drive to the basket; I expect for him get even better at finishing. His legs are just where he wants them to be l, and he is gaining confidence. I expect for Carmelo's name to soon surface amongst the MVP candidates

TeamBall wrote:

dk7th wrote:msg just showed cavs at nets highlights, lebron on a fst break took about five steps with a no call

What's sad is that's something we should come to expect

Lebron does that every freaking game and gets away with it at least 90% of the time

nixluva wrote:ThisMelo has killed ISO MELO and buried him. R.I.P. ISO MELO! 👻

It's still ISO MELO, buried behind the triangle system. The only difference is ISO MELO is now attacking with his head up and eyes on more than just his defender. The difference is he finally has players around him that he trust and built some chemistry with.

But I kid.

Glad things are finally clicking with Melo. Was hoping he would come around. As the team grows with one another, I think WE will make a lot of noise...