RonRon wrote:We gave up too much in the deal for MeloWe took on way too much salary, cap space/flexability, solid role players, draft picks, and that is why we are unable to build around Melo with the quality players needed
Look at what Harden and CP3 were acquired for, they didn't take on 40-60m in salaries and poor contracts that hinders their ability to still build a team around them with cap space alone
Instead we gave up the cap space, multiple draft picks, and players that had much higher value than what they were traded for
We overpayed for a want and not a need, that is why we have had to continue to overpay in trades for flawed players and vet min like contractsh
To spit with Melo, we need many quality players
We need a SF/PF with guard skills, ability to score inside and out, good speed snd athletisicm rebound, and the ability to defend 2-3 positions
A PG that can demand the trust and respect of Melo that can be a lockdown defender, play on and off the ball, hit a wide open 3pter, and penetrate and facilitate at a high efficient rate
Someone like CP3, at least a Jrue Holiday
A young Shawn Marion would be ideal, had we kept Wilson Chandler or Gallo, we would still have a chance to build a team with the right players to implement a philosophy that would work
Others like Battum, Parsons
2 PF/C, one that can play great team DEF with supreme mobility, athleticism, length, can score 1v1 down low and hit a 17 footer effectively
Another stretch 4/5 that can also defend and rebound at a efficient rate...
However all these type of players are rare skill sets that cost more than the average player salary
With JR, Iman, and Hardaway JR, we have 3 players that play the same position
We likely would need to trade one of these players for a SF/PF or a upgrade at PG
On top of all this we still have to wait till 2015 to retool, without overpaying for talent, especially for Melo
But getting some of the pieces now would allow us to fill in the holes in order to build a team, with the players needed to build a philosophy that would actually work vs playoff caliber teams
As of right now, we are a 3pt shooting team with many holes as a team
Thats been our problem since the Ewing days....Starting with overpaying A.Houston
This is NY, that should be enough to come play here. Thats your biggest selling point. Let these small market teams over pay for 1 dimensional players like Melo. Yes, he is 1 dimensional....Might be the best at that 1 dimension, but that 1 skill is not enough to carry a team. I give him credit for trying, but he is what he is!
So now what...We dug a hole with Melo and Amari...Can't fault anybody for trying. I wouldn't have done it, and I'm on record for saying that, as far as the Melo trade. I was ok with Amari, since we had Danfoni at the time. But we have to move forward and not repeat history. I just don't see Dolan letting Melo walk away. And I don't think we have the GM skills to trade Melo for a decent return. This owner and recent GM staff / coach do not know how to build a team. They only know how to collect stars and raise ticket sales. Building a team is a different skill set that doesn't need to have a collection of stars, eventhough it helps when you have 2-3 star players, like Miami. NY only have 1 semi star. I think Melo and Bosh are on the same level. If Melo played with Wade and Lebron, he would be in the same pecking order, as far as shots goes. He would be the 3rd wheel. But Dollan will pay Melo like he's on Lebron or Kobe's level. I just find it hard to put an elite title on a 1 dimensional player.
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11/4/2013 9:35 AM