GustavBahler wrote:

EnySpree wrote:Phil pushes everyone in various ways. Pushing books on people, dropping subliminal gems... he's underestimating the power of the Internet and thus troll ass media.

I have no problem with Phil. Every man has to have control of their own square. If you have problems with what a man is saying, especially an elder....there are ways to handle it. Phil is 70 years old. I'm walking into his office and preparing to get some gems dropped on me.

Phil wants to drop some wisdom on Melo, he can pick up a phone, walk up to him in practice, or call him into his office. Why does the only option seem to be public embarrassment? Phil said in an interview that its not his style, but Melo likes to keep the lines of communication open with him, have lunches, talk. There was no need for this. Its counter-productive unless Phil has another end game.

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Actually thats some Zen shyt Melo is dishing back to Phil!
Funny, is Melo's Ego also at play here? I mean, is Phil really being critical to the extent its offensive?

1. melo getting max money.
2. Melo is the bonafide star, and nobody questioning his talent.
3. Phil says he is working towards making it a success.
4. Nothing Phil says is false.
5. Is this really a big deal?

I like Melo but he simply isn't leadership material. He's a great one on one scorer and Phil is absolutely right, Melo is best for this team when he is decisive and quick to make his moves instead of holding onto the ball for too long.

NY media is full of horse crap. They pile on Phil any time they can they love Melo. Yet not a word when Phil makes decisions that go well like hiring Hornachek, drafting KP, Hernangomez, making the Rose and Holiday for Grant and Lopez trade. They are like vultures just waiting for something to write stir the pot stories about. I don't care Knicks are 6th 12-10 and playing decent basketball while still having considerable room to grow this year. Phil has done a really good job.

We are both competitive now while also building a future with KP. New York media have no clue what it takes to win a championship. Jackson does. What he said about Melo was spot on. He knows the game and when Melo moves the ball or takes his shots quicker our flow and offense is much better.

HofstraBBall wrote:

nyknickzingis wrote:The Knicks were down 20 at some point in the game and Melo was laughing with Lebron about something.

I like Melo but he simply isn't leadership material. He's a great one on one scorer and Phil is absolutely right, Melo is best for this team when he is decisive and quick to make his moves instead of holding onto the ball for too long.

NY media is full of horse crap. They pile on Phil any time they can they love Melo. Yet not a word when Phil makes decisions that go well like hiring Hornachek, drafting KP, Hernangomez, making the Rose and Holiday for Grant and Lopez trade. They are like vultures just waiting for something to write stir the pot stories about. I don't care Knicks are 6th 12-10 and playing decent basketball while still having considerable room to grow this year. Phil has done a really good job.

We are both competitive now while also building a future with KP. New York media have no clue what it takes to win a championship. Jackson does. What he said about Melo was spot on. He knows the game and when Melo moves the ball or takes his shots quicker our flow and offense is much better.

For a guy that knows basketball so much, you would wonder why Phil would try to turn a post up player to a catch and shoot only player? Yes, Melo holds the ball in the post. Have you seen any post players that dont. BK, Ewing, for Knick reference. You have to evaluate the defense before making a move. Plus on instant double teams, he has done a good job kicking out. Think the point is, Phil has never liked Melo as his main guy. Which is fine. But as GM, you keep your mouth shut and feelings asside in public eyes. You do so so not to hurt a team. Specially one that is winning and starting to gel. Van Gundy made a great point the other day. Why do you call out the guy that lead the team in assists last year and why dont you ever call out KP who has half the amount of assists this year? Why dont you call out the center he paid dearly for and who has done nothing? Why dont you call out the entire defense for multiple lapses in losses?

Is he? or is it more of a quicker decision Melo, OlympicMelo and DadMelo.

martin wrote:

HofstraBBall wrote:

nyknickzingis wrote:The Knicks were down 20 at some point in the game and Melo was laughing with Lebron about something.

I like Melo but he simply isn't leadership material. He's a great one on one scorer and Phil is absolutely right, Melo is best for this team when he is decisive and quick to make his moves instead of holding onto the ball for too long.

NY media is full of horse crap. They pile on Phil any time they can they love Melo. Yet not a word when Phil makes decisions that go well like hiring Hornachek, drafting KP, Hernangomez, making the Rose and Holiday for Grant and Lopez trade. They are like vultures just waiting for something to write stir the pot stories about. I don't care Knicks are 6th 12-10 and playing decent basketball while still having considerable room to grow this year. Phil has done a really good job.

We are both competitive now while also building a future with KP. New York media have no clue what it takes to win a championship. Jackson does. What he said about Melo was spot on. He knows the game and when Melo moves the ball or takes his shots quicker our flow and offense is much better.

For a guy that knows basketball so much, you would wonder why Phil would try to turn a post up player to a catch and shoot only player? Yes, Melo holds the ball in the post. Have you seen any post players that dont. BK, Ewing, for Knick reference. You have to evaluate the defense before making a move. Plus on instant double teams, he has done a good job kicking out. Think the point is, Phil has never liked Melo as his main guy. Which is fine. But as GM, you keep your mouth shut and feelings asside in public eyes. You do so so not to hurt a team. Specially one that is winning and starting to gel. Van Gundy made a great point the other day. Why do you call out the guy that lead the team in assists last year and why dont you ever call out KP who has half the amount of assists this year? Why dont you call out the center he paid dearly for and who has done nothing? Why dont you call out the entire defense for multiple lapses in losses?

Is he? or is it more of a quicker decision Melo, OlympicMelo and DadMelo.

"2 Seconds or less" That is not who Melo is or any other post up player. And Olympic Melo is not a good example, as we do not have the roster an Olympic team has. And Dad Melo he was, until we put reliable point guards on the roster to help with assists. Remember, this is the same guy that critisized the Warriors for not playing basketball, "The right way" And one that seems pretty defensive to any criticsm of the Triangle or his abilitiies as a GM. I have no problems with Melo posting up down low, overseeing the defense and doing what he has done as an All Star since he got in the league. Which is take advantage of one on one defensive player that can not stop him. Does he take bad shots, absolutely. Does everyone? Absolutely. Seems like there is a double standard. Went to several games and people cheer a 7'3 guy shooting a three from 4 feet behind the line and bricking. They cheer when on PnR KP pops out to three point line instead of to the hoop for a dunk. Point is, that is KP's game, right now. Dont see anyone trying to out him in the media. Specially not uncle Phil. And again, why would a GM call out one player or, for that matter, any of his players in the media. Not a fan of that tactic.

HofstraBBall wrote:

martin wrote:

HofstraBBall wrote:

nyknickzingis wrote:The Knicks were down 20 at some point in the game and Melo was laughing with Lebron about something.

I like Melo but he simply isn't leadership material. He's a great one on one scorer and Phil is absolutely right, Melo is best for this team when he is decisive and quick to make his moves instead of holding onto the ball for too long.

NY media is full of horse crap. They pile on Phil any time they can they love Melo. Yet not a word when Phil makes decisions that go well like hiring Hornachek, drafting KP, Hernangomez, making the Rose and Holiday for Grant and Lopez trade. They are like vultures just waiting for something to write stir the pot stories about. I don't care Knicks are 6th 12-10 and playing decent basketball while still having considerable room to grow this year. Phil has done a really good job.

We are both competitive now while also building a future with KP. New York media have no clue what it takes to win a championship. Jackson does. What he said about Melo was spot on. He knows the game and when Melo moves the ball or takes his shots quicker our flow and offense is much better.

For a guy that knows basketball so much, you would wonder why Phil would try to turn a post up player to a catch and shoot only player? Yes, Melo holds the ball in the post. Have you seen any post players that dont. BK, Ewing, for Knick reference. You have to evaluate the defense before making a move. Plus on instant double teams, he has done a good job kicking out. Think the point is, Phil has never liked Melo as his main guy. Which is fine. But as GM, you keep your mouth shut and feelings asside in public eyes. You do so so not to hurt a team. Specially one that is winning and starting to gel. Van Gundy made a great point the other day. Why do you call out the guy that lead the team in assists last year and why dont you ever call out KP who has half the amount of assists this year? Why dont you call out the center he paid dearly for and who has done nothing? Why dont you call out the entire defense for multiple lapses in losses?

Is he? or is it more of a quicker decision Melo, OlympicMelo and DadMelo.

"2 Seconds or less" That is not who Melo is or any other post up player. And Olympic Melo is not a good example, as we do not have the roster an Olympic team has. And Dad Melo he was, until we put reliable point guards on the roster to help with assists. Remember, this is the same guy that critisized the Warriors for not playing basketball, "The right way" And one that seems pretty defensive to any criticsm of the Triangle or his abilitiies as a GM. I have no problems with Melo posting up down low, overseeing the defense and doing what he has done as an All Star since he got in the league. Which is take advantage of one on one defensive player that can not stop him. Does he take bad shots, absolutely. Does everyone? Absolutely. Seems like there is a double standard. Went to several games and people cheer a 7'3 guy shooting a three from 4 feet behind the line and bricking. They cheer when on PnR KP pops out to three point line instead of to the hoop for a dunk. Point is, that is KP's game, right now. Dont see anyone trying to out him in the media. Specially not uncle Phil. And again, why would a GM call out one player or, for that matter, any of his players in the media. Not a fan of that tactic.

did he? Have you watched the interview?

-"My conversations with management is limited at this point," Anthony said. "I've decided to focus on what I focus on and let them focus on what they focus."