Each conference series is similar:

In the West, the home court team (Spurs, OKC) looked lucky to win one game. The road team (Warriors, Grizzlies) proved to be extremely dangerous and capable of winning the series.

In the East, the home court team (Knicks, Heat) started sluggish as the road team (Pacers, Bulls) pulled the upsets. But both home court teams came back with dominating performances to tie the series.

Very interesting 2nd round so far.

tkf wrote:

Hersports85 wrote:

Papabear wrote:

tkf wrote:

Hersports85 wrote:

tkf wrote:

Hersports85 wrote:

tkf wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

tkf wrote:

CashMoney wrote:

tkf wrote:

ChuckBuck wrote:

tkf wrote:

ChuckBuck wrote:

CashMoney wrote:Considering Durant is in Lebron land he should be able to carry OKC over Memphis into the WCF's. He doesn't need Westbrook cus he's KEVIN DURANT the 2nd best player in the association.

Hahaha that made me laugh hard for some reason!

Everyone loves putting KD on a pedestal. Whether it's his stats, his lack of tattoo arm and neck sleeves, or his Mama's boy demeanor.

All I know if in the oft chance Melo and the Knicks were to face off against Durantula and OKC, it wouldn't be pretty for that choir boy(Melo's teams have won 11 of 12 against Durant).

were those games in the finals?

you talking about facing OKC...heck deal with indiana first.... 10-35 shooting is not going to beat anyone....

13-26 last night, try again.

sure..2013 playoff shooting % 39% boing!!

That has led us to a 62% winning percentage in the playoffs thus far.

this is the problem.. led us? really, no that didn't lead us at all.. saying that diminishes the play of guys like felton who honestly has been the best knick player, hands down, so far..

Felton is avg 16ppg, 5 dimes, 3.5 dimes and shooting 50%, yet carmelo until last night was shooting 31% LED US? this is the level of ridiculousness I am talking about around here..

The level of ridiculousness is measured by the continuation of arguing when the current facts don't bail you out, again and again.
I'm sure Felton would be the first to say his 5 dimes and 50% shooting was what leads the team. I truly doubt he's that blinded by Melo hate.

Why, I bet he even thinks the Knicks have a good chance to win a chip, or even get to the ECF!

Hey, why does the Nugget in the middle have a really nice rack? Is this some sort of veiled reference to Jason Collins?

so I get it, the 39% shooting and no assist is leading the knicks? do you really think felton would think that? felton is no fool and he is a competitor... without his play, knicks don't get past boston... you don't have to hate to understand that 31% shooting in a series is hardly what we call "leading" a team... that is homerism, plain and simple...

the difference here, you don't see me using the term "felton led the knicks" or this player.. or that player.. Honestly no knick is really shining, but I doubt anyone would dissagree that felton is clearly playing the best.. of course those involved in the hero worship would clearly disagree because in their eyes things like efficiency, defense and passing are for the birds...

Felton is hands-downs the best Knick in these playoffs so far. However, there were twice during the playoffs where Melo has stepped up during crunch time and willed us a victory ... Every freaking expert and ex-player have acknowledged this, but who really cares? We are in the semi-conference finals because of a collective effort. Not because of one person.

But no matter what Melo does, only the "bad" will be recognized by a select few. That's I respect Bonn a lot, especially since the playoffs started. You can tell he's rooting for the team, doesn't hesitate to point out when we're playing like crap but he's also consistent and balanced, and displays good basketball knowledge.

Throughout the course of the season and playoffs it's been a different player stepping up. Kind of put to bed the argument in the beginning of the season that we really weren't that deep or other teams were deeper. Just like when Felton wasn't a point guard to lead this team ... EVERYTHING that was said that we wasn't or couldn't do is being proven incorrect. So, I don't think we will be joining that picture anytime soon, at least not this round. And if we do, I'll be the first to "man up" although I'm a woman lol.

And yes, Melo shooting been off, but if i'm not mistaken you consider Paul Pierce a leader ... have you looked at his playoff shooting percentage? It's more to basketball than stats. Some players (example: J Kidd) can have a huge impact on a game with shooting 0-20 and slim to none in other categories.

I figured the paul pierce reference would come in, but here is the key and i mentioned it earlier, pierce does more than just shoot.. that is the key... tell me what does carmelo does other than shoot?

Well, since being a Knick, in the playoffs,

1. Melo has out rebounded Pierce in the last 3 years; in fact doubled his total in one season.

2. Playing better defense under woodson. I counted 3 turnover he directly caused last night. And him in pierce have been basically tied with steals the last 3 years.

3. Shooting over 90% at the line, which is important because this year he's 7th in FTA .. which means he's getting his opponent in foul trouble. Which is always a plus

4. Causes the double/triple team - When he plays the right way, and kick out, this is just as important as assist.

5. And according to Kidd ( who YOU states as being a leader) says that in the locker room and on the floor ... Melo is very vocal and leads the team, and also gave examples on when Melo either challenged woodson to let someone else shoot or how about when he asked MDA to play lin - straight from Lin's mouth that Melo actually did approach MDA.

ok, great then nothing less than a NBA championship and finals MVP will do.. right? Because pierce has been there, done that..

Papabear Says

Pierce won nothing until Garnett and Ray Allen cam to Boston.

Exactly, and this is the type of sh&t that pisses me off. I don't pretend that Melo is on Jordan, Kobe or Lebron level as far as talent, but some people do so much bashing and try to make him look like a bum or loser when in fact, throughout history it's only a few that have done it and when they did, they had a hell of a supporting cast. I'm a fan a basketball period. Been watching, playing and studying it since day one, and it's too much stat watching going on along with you have to do this or that to be great. I miss the old days when we just knew a player was good or had above average talent without all the BS.

I guess that's why some of the great players ... i.e Jordan recognizes that although Melo have his faults , he's a damn good basketball player. Only few can be productive while being the main focus on a team.

Stockton is one of the greatest guards ever along with Nash, never won a ring ... guess they won't amount to much either. SMH

that is not true, NBA history if filled with successful players who were the focus of their team.... come on, stop it!

As far as stockton is concerned... he is a winner.. may not have a ring, but he has not struggled in postseason like carmelo has... look at his resume, the confrence finals appearances as well as finals appearances...

not every player will win a ring, even great players.. but carmelo has been less than average in post season, his record and numbers back that up.... no matter how much that may piss you off...

And yet, you ignored the facts about Pierce playoff record lol.... this right here with other things said ... just let me know your agenda and I refuse to be sucked into a discussion where you twist everything up to fit into what your "trying" to prove.

What is considered successful?? Because unlike Durant, Pierce, Wade .. just to name a few, Melo has been to the playoffs every year since being drafted.

Led Denver to their first playoff appearance in 9 years

Western conference finals appearance - winning 4-1 in the 1st and 2nd rounds, eliminating the Mavs, who was loaded.

Led Denver to 1st Division title in 18 years

Outstanding college career

Olympian - gold medal

Scoring champ.

Yeah ... some freaking loser. Same loser that got a 1st place MVP vote from one of the most respected papers in the nation. Oh but wait... you had about "100" people finishing ahead of him.

Also I see you conveniently ignored other stats about "stars" without a consistent second scorer who can also dominate a game. Same talking points over and over... now that **** getting old. Have a great night.

Hersports85 wrote:

Papabear wrote:

tkf wrote:

Hersports85 wrote:

tkf wrote:

Hersports85 wrote:

tkf wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

tkf wrote:

CashMoney wrote:

tkf wrote:

ChuckBuck wrote:

tkf wrote:

ChuckBuck wrote:

CashMoney wrote:Considering Durant is in Lebron land he should be able to carry OKC over Memphis into the WCF's. He doesn't need Westbrook cus he's KEVIN DURANT the 2nd best player in the association.

Hahaha that made me laugh hard for some reason!

Everyone loves putting KD on a pedestal. Whether it's his stats, his lack of tattoo arm and neck sleeves, or his Mama's boy demeanor.

All I know if in the oft chance Melo and the Knicks were to face off against Durantula and OKC, it wouldn't be pretty for that choir boy(Melo's teams have won 11 of 12 against Durant).

were those games in the finals?

you talking about facing OKC...heck deal with indiana first.... 10-35 shooting is not going to beat anyone....

13-26 last night, try again.

sure..2013 playoff shooting % 39% boing!!

That has led us to a 62% winning percentage in the playoffs thus far.

this is the problem.. led us? really, no that didn't lead us at all.. saying that diminishes the play of guys like felton who honestly has been the best knick player, hands down, so far..

Felton is avg 16ppg, 5 dimes, 3.5 dimes and shooting 50%, yet carmelo until last night was shooting 31% LED US? this is the level of ridiculousness I am talking about around here..

The level of ridiculousness is measured by the continuation of arguing when the current facts don't bail you out, again and again.
I'm sure Felton would be the first to say his 5 dimes and 50% shooting was what leads the team. I truly doubt he's that blinded by Melo hate.

Why, I bet he even thinks the Knicks have a good chance to win a chip, or even get to the ECF!

Hey, why does the Nugget in the middle have a really nice rack? Is this some sort of veiled reference to Jason Collins?

so I get it, the 39% shooting and no assist is leading the knicks? do you really think felton would think that? felton is no fool and he is a competitor... without his play, knicks don't get past boston... you don't have to hate to understand that 31% shooting in a series is hardly what we call "leading" a team... that is homerism, plain and simple...

the difference here, you don't see me using the term "felton led the knicks" or this player.. or that player.. Honestly no knick is really shining, but I doubt anyone would dissagree that felton is clearly playing the best.. of course those involved in the hero worship would clearly disagree because in their eyes things like efficiency, defense and passing are for the birds...

Felton is hands-downs the best Knick in these playoffs so far. However, there were twice during the playoffs where Melo has stepped up during crunch time and willed us a victory ... Every freaking expert and ex-player have acknowledged this, but who really cares? We are in the semi-conference finals because of a collective effort. Not because of one person.

But no matter what Melo does, only the "bad" will be recognized by a select few. That's I respect Bonn a lot, especially since the playoffs started. You can tell he's rooting for the team, doesn't hesitate to point out when we're playing like crap but he's also consistent and balanced, and displays good basketball knowledge.

Throughout the course of the season and playoffs it's been a different player stepping up. Kind of put to bed the argument in the beginning of the season that we really weren't that deep or other teams were deeper. Just like when Felton wasn't a point guard to lead this team ... EVERYTHING that was said that we wasn't or couldn't do is being proven incorrect. So, I don't think we will be joining that picture anytime soon, at least not this round. And if we do, I'll be the first to "man up" although I'm a woman lol.

And yes, Melo shooting been off, but if i'm not mistaken you consider Paul Pierce a leader ... have you looked at his playoff shooting percentage? It's more to basketball than stats. Some players (example: J Kidd) can have a huge impact on a game with shooting 0-20 and slim to none in other categories.

I figured the paul pierce reference would come in, but here is the key and i mentioned it earlier, pierce does more than just shoot.. that is the key... tell me what does carmelo does other than shoot?

Well, since being a Knick, in the playoffs,

1. Melo has out rebounded Pierce in the last 3 years; in fact doubled his total in one season.

2. Playing better defense under woodson. I counted 3 turnover he directly caused last night. And him in pierce have been basically tied with steals the last 3 years.

3. Shooting over 90% at the line, which is important because this year he's 7th in FTA .. which means he's getting his opponent in foul trouble. Which is always a plus

4. Causes the double/triple team - When he plays the right way, and kick out, this is just as important as assist.

5. And according to Kidd ( who YOU states as being a leader) says that in the locker room and on the floor ... Melo is very vocal and leads the team, and also gave examples on when Melo either challenged woodson to let someone else shoot or how about when he asked MDA to play lin - straight from Lin's mouth that Melo actually did approach MDA.

ok, great then nothing less than a NBA cedhampionship and finals MVP will do.. right? Because pierce has been there, done that..

Papabear Says

Pierce won nothing until Garnett and Ray Allen cam to Boston.

Exactly, and this is the type of sh&t that pisses me off. I don't pretend that Melo is on Jordan, Kobe or Lebron level as far as talent, but some people do so much bashing and try to make him look like a bum or loser when in fact, throughout history it's only a few that have done it and when they did, they had a hell of a supporting cast. I'm a fan a basketball period. Been watching, playing and studying it since day one, and it's too much stat watching going on along with you have to do this or that to be great. I miss the old days when we just knew a player was good or had above average talent without all the BS.

I guess that's why some of the great players ... i.e Jordan recognizes that although Melo have his faults , he's a damn good basketball player. Only few can be productive while being the main focus on a team.

Stockton is one of the greatest guards ever along with Nash, never won a ring ... guess they won't amount to much either. SMH

It can be said LeBron didn't win anything until he play with Wade and Bosh.

Osiris wrote:

Hersports85 wrote:

Papabear wrote:

tkf wrote:

Hersports85 wrote:

tkf wrote:

Hersports85 wrote:

tkf wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

tkf wrote:

CashMoney wrote:

tkf wrote:

ChuckBuck wrote:

tkf wrote:

ChuckBuck wrote:

CashMoney wrote:Considering Durant is in Lebron land he should be able to carry OKC over Memphis into the WCF's. He doesn't need Westbrook cus he's KEVIN DURANT the 2nd best player in the association.

Hahaha that made me laugh hard for some reason!

Everyone loves putting KD on a pedestal. Whether it's his stats, his lack of tattoo arm and neck sleeves, or his Mama's boy demeanor.

All I know if in the oft chance Melo and the Knicks were to face off against Durantula and OKC, it wouldn't be pretty for that choir boy(Melo's teams have won 11 of 12 against Durant).

were those games in the finals?

you talking about facing OKC...heck deal with indiana first.... 10-35 shooting is not going to beat anyone....

13-26 last night, try again.

sure..2013 playoff shooting % 39% boing!!

That has led us to a 62% winning percentage in the playoffs thus far.

this is the problem.. led us? really, no that didn't lead us at all.. saying that diminishes the play of guys like felton who honestly has been the best knick player, hands down, so far..

Felton is avg 16ppg, 5 dimes, 3.5 dimes and shooting 50%, yet carmelo until last night was shooting 31% LED US? this is the level of ridiculousness I am talking about around here..

The level of ridiculousness is measured by the continuation of arguing when the current facts don't bail you out, again and again.
I'm sure Felton would be the first to say his 5 dimes and 50% shooting was what leads the team. I truly doubt he's that blinded by Melo hate.

Why, I bet he even thinks the Knicks have a good chance to win a chip, or even get to the ECF!

Hey, why does the Nugget in the middle have a really nice rack? Is this some sort of veiled reference to Jason Collins?

so I get it, the 39% shooting and no assist is leading the knicks? do you really think felton would think that? felton is no fool and he is a competitor... without his play, knicks don't get past boston... you don't have to hate to understand that 31% shooting in a series is hardly what we call "leading" a team... that is homerism, plain and simple...

the difference here, you don't see me using the term "felton led the knicks" or this player.. or that player.. Honestly no knick is really shining, but I doubt anyone would dissagree that felton is clearly playing the best.. of course those involved in the hero worship would clearly disagree because in their eyes things like efficiency, defense and passing are for the birds...

Felton is hands-downs the best Knick in these playoffs so far. However, there were twice during the playoffs where Melo has stepped up during crunch time and willed us a victory ... Every freaking expert and ex-player have acknowledged this, but who really cares? We are in the semi-conference finals because of a collective effort. Not because of one person.

But no matter what Melo does, only the "bad" will be recognized by a select few. That's I respect Bonn a lot, especially since the playoffs started. You can tell he's rooting for the team, doesn't hesitate to point out when we're playing like crap but he's also consistent and balanced, and displays good basketball knowledge.

Throughout the course of the season and playoffs it's been a different player stepping up. Kind of put to bed the argument in the beginning of the season that we really weren't that deep or other teams were deeper. Just like when Felton wasn't a point guard to lead this team ... EVERYTHING that was said that we wasn't or couldn't do is being proven incorrect. So, I don't think we will be joining that picture anytime soon, at least not this round. And if we do, I'll be the first to "man up" although I'm a woman lol.

And yes, Melo shooting been off, but if i'm not mistaken you consider Paul Pierce a leader ... have you looked at his playoff shooting percentage? It's more to basketball than stats. Some players (example: J Kidd) can have a huge impact on a game with shooting 0-20 and slim to none in other categories.

I figured the paul pierce reference would come in, but here is the key and i mentioned it earlier, pierce does more than just shoot.. that is the key... tell me what does carmelo does other than shoot?

Well, since being a Knick, in the playoffs,

1. Melo has out rebounded Pierce in the last 3 years; in fact doubled his total in one season.

2. Playing better defense under woodson. I counted 3 turnover he directly caused last night. And him in pierce have been basically tied with steals the last 3 years.

3. Shooting over 90% at the line, which is important because this year he's 7th in FTA .. which means he's getting his opponent in foul trouble. Which is always a plus

4. Causes the double/triple team - When he plays the right way, and kick out, this is just as important as assist.

5. And according to Kidd ( who YOU states as being a leader) says that in the locker room and on the floor ... Melo is very vocal and leads the team, and also gave examples on when Melo either challenged woodson to let someone else shoot or how about when he asked MDA to play lin - straight from Lin's mouth that Melo actually did approach MDA.

ok, great then nothing less than a NBA cedhampionship and finals MVP will do.. right? Because pierce has been there, done that..

Papabear Says

Pierce won nothing until Garnett and Ray Allen cam to Boston.

Exactly, and this is the type of sh&t that pisses me off. I don't pretend that Melo is on Jordan, Kobe or Lebron level as far as talent, but some people do so much bashing and try to make him look like a bum or loser when in fact, throughout history it's only a few that have done it and when they did, they had a hell of a supporting cast. I'm a fan a basketball period. Been watching, playing and studying it since day one, and it's too much stat watching going on along with you have to do this or that to be great. I miss the old days when we just knew a player was good or had above average talent without all the BS.

I guess that's why some of the great players ... i.e Jordan recognizes that although Melo have his faults , he's a !@#$%^&* good basketball player. Only few can be productive while being the main focus on a team.

Stockton is one of the greatest guards ever along with Nash, never won a ring ... guess they won't amount to much either. SMH

It can be said LeBron didn't win anything until he play with Wade and Bosh.

No, that can't be said.

LeBron won an Eastern Conference Championship with Cleveland

Dudes are salivating at the thought of the Melo getting eliminated so they can say, "I told you so".

Lol at "the black hole" and locker room cancer owning Griffin and Ibaka.

AnubisADL wrote:

sealy wrote:

Knicksfan wrote:No comments on the dominant Heat win or how the referees seemed to try to intimidate the Bulls into not intimidating the heat?

It's a joke. Could you imagine the horror Stern and the NBA would go through if it were Indy vs. Chi ECF? Imagine the lost revenue. Miami didn't even need the bias calls, but got them anyway. I expect the Knicks to end up on this same side in our series as well.

Chicago barely beat Miami game 1. Miami came back and thrashed them.

I wasn't saying Chicago is better or lost because of the refs if that's what you're implying. Miami is far and away the better team. The refs just disgust me and have for the majority of the playoffs.

AnubisADL wrote:Lol this thread is hilarious.

Dudes are salivating at the thought of the Melo getting eliminated so they can say, "I told you so".

Lots of posturing these days regarding melo.

Denver does well: "told you so"

Denver loses in first round: "told you so"

Lin not insane: "Told you so"

Lin insane: "told you so"

Melo good game: "Told you so"

Melo off night: "Told you so"

Knicks get pushed around: "Oak would not put up with it"

Knicks play good D: "Knicks basketball!"

Gallo good game: "Told you so"

Gallo hurt: "told you so"

McHale: "Sucks balls"

Houstan wins: "Hardens a beast!"

Hardens a best: "Melo is better"

Melo not effiecient as Harden: "Houstan out in first round"

Houstan out in first round: "LIn sucks"

Lin sucks: "Told you so"

Melo sucks: "No he don't, Karl sucks balls"

Denver GM exec of the year: "no pressure"

Knicks win: "We gonna win series"

Knicks lose home court advantage: "OMG FIRE WOODY, HIRE SKILES!"

KNicks win: "Grunwald exec of the year!!!"

Knicks Lose: "Stern hates the knicks"

KNicks win: "Gift, extend series to boost ratings"!

Lather, rinse, repeat.......

tkf wrote:

Hersports85 wrote:

tkf wrote:

Hersports85 wrote:

tkf wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

tkf wrote:

CashMoney wrote:

tkf wrote:

ChuckBuck wrote:

tkf wrote:

ChuckBuck wrote:

CashMoney wrote:Considering Durant is in Lebron land he should be able to carry OKC over Memphis into the WCF's. He doesn't need Westbrook cus he's KEVIN DURANT the 2nd best player in the association.

Hahaha that made me laugh hard for some reason!

Everyone loves putting KD on a pedestal. Whether it's his stats, his lack of tattoo arm and neck sleeves, or his Mama's boy demeanor.

All I know if in the oft chance Melo and the Knicks were to face off against Durantula and OKC, it wouldn't be pretty for that choir boy(Melo's teams have won 11 of 12 against Durant).

were those games in the finals?

you talking about facing OKC...heck deal with indiana first.... 10-35 shooting is not going to beat anyone....

13-26 last night, try again.

sure..2013 playoff shooting % 39% boing!!

That has led us to a 62% winning percentage in the playoffs thus far.

this is the problem.. led us? really, no that didn't lead us at all.. saying that diminishes the play of guys like felton who honestly has been the best knick player, hands down, so far..

Felton is avg 16ppg, 5 dimes, 3.5 dimes and shooting 50%, yet carmelo until last night was shooting 31% LED US? this is the level of ridiculousness I am talking about around here..

The level of ridiculousness is measured by the continuation of arguing when the current facts don't bail you out, again and again.
I'm sure Felton would be the first to say his 5 dimes and 50% shooting was what leads the team. I truly doubt he's that blinded by Melo hate.

Why, I bet he even thinks the Knicks have a good chance to win a chip, or even get to the ECF!

Hey, why does the Nugget in the middle have a really nice rack? Is this some sort of veiled reference to Jason Collins?

so I get it, the 39% shooting and no assist is leading the knicks? do you really think felton would think that? felton is no fool and he is a competitor... without his play, knicks don't get past boston... you don't have to hate to understand that 31% shooting in a series is hardly what we call "leading" a team... that is homerism, plain and simple...

the difference here, you don't see me using the term "felton led the knicks" or this player.. or that player.. Honestly no knick is really shining, but I doubt anyone would dissagree that felton is clearly playing the best.. of course those involved in the hero worship would clearly disagree because in their eyes things like efficiency, defense and passing are for the birds...

Felton is hands-downs the best Knick in these playoffs so far. However, there were twice during the playoffs where Melo has stepped up during crunch time and willed us a victory ... Every freaking expert and ex-player have acknowledged this, but who really cares? We are in the semi-conference finals because of a collective effort. Not because of one person.

But no matter what Melo does, only the "bad" will be recognized by a select few. That's I respect Bonn a lot, especially since the playoffs started. You can tell he's rooting for the team, doesn't hesitate to point out when we're playing like crap but he's also consistent and balanced, and displays good basketball knowledge.

Throughout the course of the season and playoffs it's been a different player stepping up. Kind of put to bed the argument in the beginning of the season that we really weren't that deep or other teams were deeper. Just like when Felton wasn't a point guard to lead this team ... EVERYTHING that was said that we wasn't or couldn't do is being proven incorrect. So, I don't think we will be joining that picture anytime soon, at least not this round. And if we do, I'll be the first to "man up" although I'm a woman lol.

And yes, Melo shooting been off, but if i'm not mistaken you consider Paul Pierce a leader ... have you looked at his playoff shooting percentage? It's more to basketball than stats. Some players (example: J Kidd) can have a huge impact on a game with shooting 0-20 and slim to none in other categories.

I figured the paul pierce reference would come in, but here is the key and i mentioned it earlier, pierce does more than just shoot.. that is the key... tell me what does carmelo does other than shoot?

Well, since being a Knick, in the playoffs,

1. Melo has out rebounded Pierce in the last 3 years; in fact doubled his total in one season.

2. Playing better defense under woodson. I counted 3 turnover he directly caused last night. And him in pierce have been basically tied with steals the last 3 years.

3. Shooting over 90% at the line, which is important because this year he's 7th in FTA .. which means he's getting his opponent in foul trouble. Which is always a plus

4. Causes the double/triple team - When he plays the right way, and kick out, this is just as important as assist.

5. And according to Kidd ( who YOU states as being a leader) says that in the locker room and on the floor ... Melo is very vocal and leads the team, and also gave examples on when Melo either challenged woodson to let someone else shoot or how about when he asked MDA to play lin - straight from Lin's mouth that Melo actually did approach MDA.

ok, great then nothing less than a NBA championship and finals MVP will do.. right? Because pierce has been there, done that..

tremendous response to

tell me what does carmelo does other than shoot?