seems to have changed his tone, explained his "ridiculous" comment and seemed to think both Lin and Dolan want this to work out.. but they have to "work it out"

we'll see... trying to find some hope in these comments.... Does he know something? Or is he just trying to take the target off his own back

crzymdups wrote:Melo, a little redemption perhaps? Asked tonight about his comments:

1. Rod Boone ‏@rodboone
Melo was asked after tonight's game about his characterization of Lin's contract as being "ridiculous." Here's his answer in next tweet.

2. Rod Boone ‏@rodboone
Melo: "It was ridiculous for them to do what they did, as far as throwing that out there and making it tougher on us to sign him back."

3. Rod Boone ‏@rodboone
Why do people think Melo doesn't like Lin? "I don’t know. I can't worry about that. Ask Lin he’ll tell you what a good relationship we have"

4. Rod Boone ‏@rodboone
More Melo on ‪#Lin‬: "With Jeremy, I know he definitely wants to be back in New York & Dolan definitely wants him back."

5. Rod Boone ‏@rodboone
Melo: "It's just a matter of them figuring it out at this point."

6. Rod Boone ‏@rodboone
Was Melo surprised by the reaction to his comments? "I always get backlash. It's nothing new. It is what it is."

Jared Dubin ‏@JADubin5
I'd believe Melo except he also said he didn't have anything to do with D'Antoni "resigning," that he didn't request a trade from DEN... etc

mrKnickShot wrote:

crzymdups wrote:then again, this is also valid:

Jared Dubin ‏@JADubin5
I'd believe Melo except he also said he didn't have anything to do with D'Antoni "resigning," that he didn't request a trade from DEN... etc

I was just thinking about that - And how he said that he had no idea that there was an issue with him and MDA

Why does anyone put stock into what he says anyway?

to quote melo: "When the grass is cut, the snakes will show."

or something.

mrKnickShot wrote:

crzymdups wrote:then again, this is also valid:

Jared Dubin ‏@JADubin5
I'd believe Melo except he also said he didn't have anything to do with D'Antoni "resigning," that he didn't request a trade from DEN... etc

I was just thinking about that - And how he said that he had no idea that there was an issue with him and MDA

Why does anyone put stock into what he says anyway?

because i thought Dolan wanted to do everything in his power to make 'Prima-donna' Melo happy, at least according to the Melo haters on here...

Syniko wrote:This Lin thing is turning into a Dwight Howard circus. If Knicks know they aren't going to match the offer, why are they sitting around until midnight tomorrow? I want Lin to remain as a Knicks. What is he going to accomplish out there in Houston? absolutely nothing. If he goes out there, there's a fat chance in hell the rockets make the playoff for the next 3 year. Being a great point guard on an average to below team isn't going to players happy. Look at Chris Paul. He was on the Hornets and he knows he's not going to win there so he bailed out.

With Knicks, Lin at least have a chance to make a playoff and optimistically speaking, make a run for the finals.

I think the Knicks are still genuinely undecided. I think they want him, are also angry about how it want down and are also looking at the cap angle. It gets really complicated in year 3.

I think they will match, but they gotta come up with a good plan for year 3, at least a hypothetical.

also, why not make Houston sweat a little? but i think it's mainly because they are genuinely undecided.

Elite wrote:I wonder if hes just trying to get the fans off his back

There was nothing wrong with his original comment. It was taken out of context. Hahn explained it during yesterday's game. I can't believe it became national news. I see why Ewing could be so surly with the media.

crzymdups wrote:

Syniko wrote:This Lin thing is turning into a Dwight Howard circus. If Knicks know they aren't going to match the offer, why are they sitting around until midnight tomorrow? I want Lin to remain as a Knicks. What is he going to accomplish out there in Houston? absolutely nothing. If he goes out there, there's a fat chance in hell the rockets make the playoff for the next 3 year. Being a great point guard on an average to below team isn't going to players happy. Look at Chris Paul. He was on the Hornets and he knows he's not going to win there so he bailed out.

With Knicks, Lin at least have a chance to make a playoff and optimistically speaking, make a run for the finals.

I think the Knicks are still genuinely undecided. I think they want him, are also angry about how it want down and are also looking at the cap angle. It gets really complicated in year 3.

I think they will match, but they gotta come up with a good plan for year 3, at least a hypothetical.

also, why not make Houston sweat a little? but i think it's mainly because they are genuinely undecided.

I think he will cave against the advice given to him by the finance people

gunsnewing wrote:Maybe Lin wants to be the man in Houston. He doesnt get that in NY

He also doesn't get to decide whether the Knicks match or not.