earthmansurfer wrote:I like Melo through the first two games and I have not been his biggest fan/supporter but I try to call it like I see it. I agree with Holfresh (for once 
) that he needs to pass the ball more but at least he is passing it more than in times past. Melo attracts so much attention, if he could use that to INTENTIONALLY set up teammates, I think his game goes to a higher level.What I liked a lot is the affect that Kidd is having on Melo. There was a play last night when Melo wanted the ball but Kidd wouldn't give it to him, he waiting and then hit a wide open player cutting, right under the basket. I think Kidd is going to really raise Melo's game. Intelligence just rubs off.
I've said this before, Melo has too much talent to be wasted with his selfish play. We saw him changing away from that play during a stretch last year. But, it is tough to go away from what you have done your whole life. But winning will slowly do that to you (as well as playing with other veterans - like on the Olympic team and now!). However, I don't think it is just a clicking or moment when it happens. Probably he will take a few steps back but hopefully, eventually, keep going forward and then it will it him for good.
very good post, and again, habits are not broken in just 2 games, he had a good game yesterday vs the sixers, but most important the other knick players guys like Kidd and JR smith are playing well.. that should be just as important.. way too often we hear, carmelo is leading us, Carmelo was phenomenal, carmelo is the new dirk, I mean just way too much, and with that kind of extreme praise which is really not just at this point, comes extreme criticism which also may not be just at this point as well.
So far the knicks are 2-0, but lets keep perspective, so are the orlando magic and milwaukee bucks.. to take nothing from the knicks, they have played hard and together, but I still see some troubling issues... No involvement of chandler, too many threes, no pick and roll, but hopefully these things get ironed out... nice to start 2-0 but lets give it some time and hope the solid play continues....
Anyone who sits around and waits for the lottery to better themselves, either in real life or in sports, Is a Loser...............
TKF
