HofstraBBall wrote:Was hoping to find a good forum with updates and trade rumblings. Hope this site is it. But also noticed a lot of dislike for Melo. Thought he came through last night scoring 7 out of last 9 points in spite of having a off game and in foul trouble. I guess ita normal, as most press and fans favor certain players on a team. And even secretely root for others to fail, due to a lost argument or annoying obsessed fan, Although, as a coach, something i never understood. Even saw it on Rockets site with Harden and other players. Curious to see how this dynamic of Melo vs KP, created among Knick fans, will play out. Hopefully most can be excited about having several good pieces on this team once again. As well as several obvious distinctions with this year's squad. Knicks, so far, have a much beter team chemistry. They have players that seem to be happy with their roles. Both very important ingredients for winning. A young player who is highly skilled and physically gifted and still learning. A perennial All Star who seems to be dedicated to defense and all around team play in spite of having a scoring mentality instilled in him since college. Although clearly not fully revovered from knee surgery. Several role players that are getting more confident with each game. Anyway, looking forward to next game and think it is again an exciting team to watch.

Welcome aboard Hofstra!

Melo is getting a lot of praise this year for begining to buy into team ball. Even from people who've been very critical of his time here whether it was the initial trade, how tlbe refused to buy into team ball and got Dantoni fired, to how his camp or enterprise treated Lin when Lin was the talk of the nation, to how he handedled his free agency etc

In the end we are all Knick fans and just want to win again and we are headed in the right direction finally. Nothing to be upset about. And you joined us at a the right time if you are not a fan of the critique maxed out players receive in New York when they don't win. That goes for all New York teams. You are in the right place. Arguments do get a little heated from time to time but that is because we are very passionate about our team. Some of us been this way for decades. Of course there are always a few posters who get out of hand same as in does in the workplace or anywhere in life and when they cross the line they are disciplined. I wish life was all sunshine and rainbows but it's not. It may be for some and I envy their lives but that's the exception not the norm. Anyway welcome again buddy

StarksEwing1 wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

StarksEwing1 wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

StarksEwing1 wrote:

newyorknewyork wrote:The fact that new members can come in and sense this immediately says alot. And the Melo critique hasn't even been that bad lately due to the winning. Members have made up so many fake narratives and cried Wolfe so many times that Melo bashing has lost its meaning.

youre way too concerned with how melo is percieved....the most important thing is the knicks and the fact that we are winning

Anytime anyone points out that some are highly critical you post the same thing. Hofstra is a new poster and pointed out something he noticed here. It seems like you are a bit preoccupied with others perceptions.

dude i thought we buried this today. We were having good conversations i thought

We were. But you keep making the same comment anytime it is pointed out that some are highly critical of Melo. It is true and new guys are noticing it and bringing it up.

no i dont. I simply meant that most posters are really good. Its a good time to be a knick fan. I guess im tired of melo haters vs melo lovers. I just want to focus on the team as a whole

In any case Hofstra... welcome to Ultimate Knicks (with grump Melo undertones )

Stick around. Dont worry about the anti-Melo crowd. You will identify them and their ways quickly. I suggest have fun with it. Its a good site with a lot of good posters who have been around a long time. You make some good points and I look forward to hearing more of your musings.

Welcome

StarksEwing1 wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:

HofstraBBall wrote:Was hoping to find a good forum with updates and trade rumblings. Hope this site is it. But also noticed a lot of dislike for Melo. Thought he came through last night scoring 7 out of last 9 points in spite of having a off game and in foul trouble. I guess ita normal, as most press and fans favor certain players on a team. And even secretely root for others to fail, due to a lost argument or annoying obsessed fan, Although, as a coach, something i never understood. Even saw it on Rockets site with Harden and other players. Curious to see how this dynamic of Melo vs KP, created among Knick fans, will play out. Hopefully most can be excited about having several good pieces on this team once again. As well as several obvious distinctions with this year's squad. Knicks, so far, have a much beter team chemistry. They have players that seem to be happy with their roles. Both very important ingredients for winning. A young player who is highly skilled and physically gifted and still learning. A perennial All Star who seems to be dedicated to defense and all around team play in spite of having a scoring mentality instilled in him since college. Although clearly not fully revovered from knee surgery. Several role players that are getting more confident with each game. Anyway, looking forward to next game and think it is again an exciting team to watch.

Welcome aboard Hofstra!

Melo is getting a lot of praise this year for begining to buy into team ball. Even from people who've been very critical of his time here whether it was the initial trade, how tlbe refused to buy into team ball and got Dantoni fired, to how his camp or enterprise treated Lin when Lin was the talk of the nation, to how he handedled his free agency etc

In the end we are all Knick fans and just want to win again and we are headed in the right direction finally. Nothing to be upset about. And you joined us at a the right time if you are not a fan of the critique maxed out players receive in New York when they don't win. That goes for all New York teams. You are in the right place. Arguments do get a little heated from time to time but that is because we are very passionate about our team. Some of us been this way for decades. Of course there are always a few posters who get out of hand same as in does in the workplace or anywhere in life and when they cross the line they are disciplined. I wish life was all sunshine and rainbows but it's not. It may be for some and I envy their lives but that's the exception not the norm. Any welcome again buddy

100% This. Terrific post Guns.

Trillion times Guns. WEll spoken!