Many believe that Melo does not fit and is a ball hog. He definitely will have to allow the offense to run through Lin based on Lin's monumental results. Will he? I hope so. Can he. He certainly can.
If Melo buys in, how does he fit into this offense? It is PNR heavy with Lin and Chandler. Will he play the roll that Joe J. played in PHX? He definitely we be getting fewer touches. It will be very interesting to see how MDA designs offensive plays that fit him and puts him in a position to help the "team" without affecting what Lin/Chandler are doing.
Amare? Will he be the primary PNR guy or will it be Chandler? I think (mostly) Chandler because of his length and how he's clicked with Lin. So, how will Amare fit in? Last year his jumper was automatic. If he gets that back, which I think he will, that can be where he contributes mostly. Of course he will still get his basket attack moments but far fewer.
I see Amare fitting in better than Melo but I still think and hope that Melo will work out. It will NOT be an easy task for MDA to figure out how to make it all work and keep the diva's happy. If MDA succeeds with this, that will show a lot about his as a coach.
MDA did not have this luxury/problem in PHX. It was primarily a 2 star team with Nash/Amare and secondaries such as JJ and Richardson. This, is turning into a 4 star team which is much tougher for a coach.
We will need both Amare and Melo if we want to be the anti-Denver and go far into the playoffs.
Gonna be interesting ...