GustavBahler wrote:

mrKnickShot wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

nykshaknbake wrote:MDA has no ability to adjust. He let's this ISO crap go on because when Nash used to do it he would thread passes for open dunks. Melo isn't Nash. But what's an MDA to do if your star isn't a HOF PG? It's why SHump had licecense to chuck away with impunity too. He doesn't know any other way to play it. He doesn't call timeouts because he wouldn't know what to say anyway. Just C'mon C'mon and gotta hot your shots. It's time to face the facts: MDA rode on Nash's coat tails. He's now being exposed for the fraud he is. I'm sure you guys all have someone in your company in a high position like that. The never have a clue what's going on but got there because they kissed ass or were working with a genius.

Sometimes I see him drawing on that board during timeouts and I wonder if its just a prop. The thing is, if he called timeouts, was better at making substitutions, adjustments, it would be easier to evaluate his system but he doesn't. As someone pointed out D'Antoni is more of a bball philosopher than a coach, and right now we need a coach.

I wonder if PJax can actually make Melo a more complete player.

If anyone can its him, he kept Dennis Rodman in check for the most part. Some folks were saying that Rodman was going to destroy the Bull's chemistry but that didn't happen. I hope it doesn't come down to Phil Jackson or bust. I still want to see how things shake out this season.

The problem is; if they fire MDA now, they hire Woodson - Jax won't come in mid season.

mrKnickShot wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

nykshaknbake wrote:MDA has no ability to adjust. He let's this ISO crap go on because when Nash used to do it he would thread passes for open dunks. Melo isn't Nash. But what's an MDA to do if your star isn't a HOF PG? It's why SHump had licecense to chuck away with impunity too. He doesn't know any other way to play it. He doesn't call timeouts because he wouldn't know what to say anyway. Just C'mon C'mon and gotta hot your shots. It's time to face the facts: MDA rode on Nash's coat tails. He's now being exposed for the fraud he is. I'm sure you guys all have someone in your company in a high position like that. The never have a clue what's going on but got there because they kissed ass or were working with a genius.

Sometimes I see him drawing on that board during timeouts and I wonder if its just a prop. The thing is, if he called timeouts, was better at making substitutions, adjustments, it would be easier to evaluate his system but he doesn't. As someone pointed out D'Antoni is more of a bball philosopher than a coach, and right now we need a coach.

I wonder if PJax can actually make Melo a more complete player.

Melo is so inferior to Kobe that it is not even funny.

earthmansurfer wrote:In case you missed it in the other thread, here is the Epitome of Melo. Here is that "video" evidence - LOL

Galo: "I know he is an idiot and will never pass... Lets get him!!!"

mrKnickShot wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

mrKnickShot wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

nykshaknbake wrote:MDA has no ability to adjust. He let's this ISO crap go on because when Nash used to do it he would thread passes for open dunks. Melo isn't Nash. But what's an MDA to do if your star isn't a HOF PG? It's why SHump had licecense to chuck away with impunity too. He doesn't know any other way to play it. He doesn't call timeouts because he wouldn't know what to say anyway. Just C'mon C'mon and gotta hot your shots. It's time to face the facts: MDA rode on Nash's coat tails. He's now being exposed for the fraud he is. I'm sure you guys all have someone in your company in a high position like that. The never have a clue what's going on but got there because they kissed ass or were working with a genius.

Sometimes I see him drawing on that board during timeouts and I wonder if its just a prop. The thing is, if he called timeouts, was better at making substitutions, adjustments, it would be easier to evaluate his system but he doesn't. As someone pointed out D'Antoni is more of a bball philosopher than a coach, and right now we need a coach.

I wonder if PJax can actually make Melo a more complete player.

If anyone can its him, he kept Dennis Rodman in check for the most part. Some folks were saying that Rodman was going to destroy the Bull's chemistry but that didn't happen. I hope it doesn't come down to Phil Jackson or bust. I still want to see how things shake out this season.

The problem is; if they fire MDA now, they hire Woodson - Jax won't come in mid season.

I'm not talking about bringing in Jax midseason, you're right, he wouldn't even consider it. Jackson would probably ask for the roster to be changed to suit his schemes and I'm pretty sure they would give him whatever he wants. I really doubt the Knicks are going to make waves this season. Any major changes (other than firing D'Antoni) will probably come next season.

mrKnickShot wrote:

arkrud wrote:

mrKnickShot wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

nykshaknbake wrote:MDA has no ability to adjust. He let's this ISO crap go on because when Nash used to do it he would thread passes for open dunks. Melo isn't Nash. But what's an MDA to do if your star isn't a HOF PG? It's why SHump had licecense to chuck away with impunity too. He doesn't know any other way to play it. He doesn't call timeouts because he wouldn't know what to say anyway. Just C'mon C'mon and gotta hot your shots. It's time to face the facts: MDA rode on Nash's coat tails. He's now being exposed for the fraud he is. I'm sure you guys all have someone in your company in a high position like that. The never have a clue what's going on but got there because they kissed ass or were working with a genius.

Sometimes I see him drawing on that board during timeouts and I wonder if its just a prop. The thing is, if he called timeouts, was better at making substitutions, adjustments, it would be easier to evaluate his system but he doesn't. As someone pointed out D'Antoni is more of a bball philosopher than a coach, and right now we need a coach.

I wonder if PJax can actually make Melo a more complete player.

Melo is so inferior to Kobe that it is not even funny.

Isn't everybody?

Exactly, not sure what it has to do with what we're discussing.

Uptown wrote:

earthmansurfer wrote:MElow taking the blame is like getting your significant other on film cheating on you and after them seeing the film they say "I have to admit to you that is was me." Give me a break, no S**T it was mostly his fault.

Beyond MElow the coach should actually try calling some plays other than ISO's. Nash was a heady player. MElow is not. Stupidity abounds it seems.

Why would you compare a scoring forward to a classic point guard? As I said in the original post, Melo is being asked to do things out of his comfort zone. He's not a point forward; never was never will be. It should not be his job. Paul Pierce doesn't take heat for not getting Ray Allen or KG good shots. We need a playmaker on the perimeter to get into the teeth of the defense and create and our coach to draw up some plays to get others involved.

Don't make it such a rational argument out of my point. They are both basketball players who often have the ball in their hands. One of them is just not at all cerebral. Yes, Melo can create shots for others, but he seems to do it more spontaneously and I'm not complaining when he does that. But he is a bit like Stat in that when he is going to the rim or for his own, not even 3 defenders on him will change his mind. And I could care less if he made the shot, that is not the point. But, he really should, with all the double teams he draws, take more advantage of them.

I agree 100% we need a playmaker. But until that comes here, the problem could easily be solved with some heady coaching and heady playing by Melo. It doesn't take a genius of a player to defer when their shot is off. But even when his shot is off he can't comprehend that.