24/21/10 3 steals, 6 blocks.
24/20/13 1 steal 4 blocks.

I don't think he's been a head case at all.

Bonn1997 wrote:That's 48 points on 47 shots in those 2 games with 10 turnovers.
Obviously the assists and rebounds are great but I think he's overrated.

I wouldn't say he is overrated as his numbers are in line with the recognition he gets. His salary is in line with his production. He isn't really a household name or gets superstar treatment at the moment either.

But this a prime example of how in todays NBA as good as your big man is, it comes down to the Guards. They don't have a high level PG/SG so they don't make playoffs. The days of Hakeem, Shaq, Ewing, Robinson, Duncan types leading there team to 50 win seasons yr after yr from the post are over.

But at the same time its harder to land a Cousins then it is to land a high quality PG since they come out every yr.

To put it simple...the person controling the rock and dribbling the most....And the person in the paint the most. You build around those positions as your foundation. Phils triangle eliminates the need for a star PG, which helps accelerates the build process...in theory.

Thats why its hard for us to visualize a championship team because those spots are currently open. If Melo was more of an effective point forward like lebron.....it would be easier to build around him. Same thing if Melo could guard and produce like a center. But he cant due to his size and injury history. So he will always be in need of another star or two at those critical positions in order for us to succeed with melo as a max player. Thats the hand we were dealt. And a trade is not an option....so forget that idea.