Every big night of Carmelo Anthony scoring is gonna include some isolation brilliance -- some jab-steppin', some spinning and winning, and some bully ball off the dribble. That's fine, and it was a pleasure to watch Melo excel on his own in the Knicks' win over the Wizards.

Melo's got some solid teammates this season, though, and they can each help make his offense flourish. We talked a bit last night about how Melo setting screens and Melo passing out of traps keyed some splendid moments, but even when Melo's calling his own number, there are ways this roster makes his life easier. Here are three plays in which Robin Lopez -- solid screener, patient roll threat, and clean hander-offer -- helped Melo get clean looks:

Some lovely two-man game in there, with Melo dancing around to lose his defender, then snatching a handoff and striking immediately. The high bank shot is just filthy. And that three-pointer in the third was one of a couple huge catch-and-shoot Melo buckets aided by either the threat of a Lopez roll or just a hard (~moving) down screen. One-on-one Melo is a threat many nights, Melo using screens and assists to get his looks is ideal.

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mreinman wrote:Amare and Tyson always set the crapiest picks. KT set good picks. Rolo sets GREAT picks and KP looks like he will be a really good picker especially since he is so deadly from deep.

A big really has to fully commit to the pick and not only be looking to score. RoLo and KP do actually make solid contact as does O'Quinn. Really LOVE having bigs that look for and love contact. You can see Nene didn't like that physical play from O'Quinn 😈

mreinman wrote:

nixluva wrote:

mreinman wrote:Amare and Tyson always set the crapiest picks. KT set good picks. Rolo sets GREAT picks and KP looks like he will be a really good picker especially since he is so deadly from deep.

A big really has to fully commit to the pick and not only be looking to score. RoLo and KP do actually make solid contact as does O'Quinn. Really LOVE having bigs that look for and love contact. You can see Nene didn't like that physical play from O'Quinn 😈

its been a while since we had a real enforcer like koq. Tyson was a fugazi enforcer. And, so overrated defensively.

I agree. Tyson had me fooled at first but over time he really disappointed in his effort level and ability to stay healthy. He'd sell tough guy but really he didn't love the contact as much as he led on. Maybe now people will appreciate more what RoLo does for this team. The stuff that doesn't show up in a box score.

mreinman wrote:http://www.postingandtoasting.com/2015/11/1/9653880/robin-lopezs-screens-and-hand-offs-make-carmelo-anthony-even-deadlier

Every big night of Carmelo Anthony scoring is gonna include some isolation brilliance -- some jab-steppin', some spinning and winning, and some bully ball off the dribble. That's fine, and it was a pleasure to watch Melo excel on his own in the Knicks' win over the Wizards.

Melo's got some solid teammates this season, though, and they can each help make his offense flourish. We talked a bit last night about how Melo setting screens and Melo passing out of traps keyed some splendid moments, but even when Melo's calling his own number, there are ways this roster makes his life easier. Here are three plays in which Robin Lopez -- solid screener, patient roll threat, and clean hander-offer -- helped Melo get clean looks:

Some lovely two-man game in there, with Melo dancing around to lose his defender, then snatching a handoff and striking immediately. The high bank shot is just filthy. And that three-pointer in the third was one of a couple huge catch-and-shoot Melo buckets aided by either the threat of a Lopez roll or just a hard (~moving) down screen. One-on-one Melo is a threat many nights, Melo using screens and assists to get his looks is ideal.

What's funny is I wanted to really watch and analize last nights game strictly to see how Melo is used off the ball. I was watch Curry the other night and while he is a quicker smaller guard. He was playing off the ball a lot with Green, Iggy, Thompson handling the ball. And non stop the guy is running around screens and when he gets the rock there are always options for him to shoot, drive and create a beautiful assist for Bogut from the game I watch. And while I know Melo isnt Curry. I think that fits Melos game and skill set nicely rather then standing at the corner ft line for a high post entry like in the past.

newyorknewyork wrote:

mreinman wrote:http://www.postingandtoasting.com/2015/11/1/9653880/robin-lopezs-screens-and-hand-offs-make-carmelo-anthony-even-deadlier

Every big night of Carmelo Anthony scoring is gonna include some isolation brilliance -- some jab-steppin', some spinning and winning, and some bully ball off the dribble. That's fine, and it was a pleasure to watch Melo excel on his own in the Knicks' win over the Wizards.

Melo's got some solid teammates this season, though, and they can each help make his offense flourish. We talked a bit last night about how Melo setting screens and Melo passing out of traps keyed some splendid moments, but even when Melo's calling his own number, there are ways this roster makes his life easier. Here are three plays in which Robin Lopez -- solid screener, patient roll threat, and clean hander-offer -- helped Melo get clean looks:

Some lovely two-man game in there, with Melo dancing around to lose his defender, then snatching a handoff and striking immediately. The high bank shot is just filthy. And that three-pointer in the third was one of a couple huge catch-and-shoot Melo buckets aided by either the threat of a Lopez roll or just a hard (~moving) down screen. One-on-one Melo is a threat many nights, Melo using screens and assists to get his looks is ideal.

What's funny is I wanted to really watch and analize last nights game strictly to see how Melo is used off the ball. I was watch Curry the other night and while he is a quicker smaller guard. He was playing off the ball a lot with Green, Iggy, Thompson handling the ball. And non stop the guy is running around screens and when he gets the rock there are always options for him to shoot, drive and create a beautiful assist for Bogut from the game I watch. And while I know Melo isnt Curry. I think that fits Melos game and skill set nicely rather then standing at the corner ft line for a high post entry like in the past.

guys like curry never stop and was probably in the top 15 as far as mileage / feet run in a season. Melo just can't do that.

mreinman wrote:

newyorknewyork wrote:

mreinman wrote:http://www.postingandtoasting.com/2015/11/1/9653880/robin-lopezs-screens-and-hand-offs-make-carmelo-anthony-even-deadlier

Every big night of Carmelo Anthony scoring is gonna include some isolation brilliance -- some jab-steppin', some spinning and winning, and some bully ball off the dribble. That's fine, and it was a pleasure to watch Melo excel on his own in the Knicks' win over the Wizards.

Melo's got some solid teammates this season, though, and they can each help make his offense flourish. We talked a bit last night about how Melo setting screens and Melo passing out of traps keyed some splendid moments, but even when Melo's calling his own number, there are ways this roster makes his life easier. Here are three plays in which Robin Lopez -- solid screener, patient roll threat, and clean hander-offer -- helped Melo get clean looks:

Some lovely two-man game in there, with Melo dancing around to lose his defender, then snatching a handoff and striking immediately. The high bank shot is just filthy. And that three-pointer in the third was one of a couple huge catch-and-shoot Melo buckets aided by either the threat of a Lopez roll or just a hard (~moving) down screen. One-on-one Melo is a threat many nights, Melo using screens and assists to get his looks is ideal.

What's funny is I wanted to really watch and analize last nights game strictly to see how Melo is used off the ball. I was watch Curry the other night and while he is a quicker smaller guard. He was playing off the ball a lot with Green, Iggy, Thompson handling the ball. And non stop the guy is running around screens and when he gets the rock there are always options for him to shoot, drive and create a beautiful assist for Bogut from the game I watch. And while I know Melo isnt Curry. I think that fits Melos game and skill set nicely rather then standing at the corner ft line for a high post entry like in the past.

guys like curry never stop and was probably in the top 15 as far as mileage / feet run in a season. Melo just can't do that.

Melo cant run all the time, but I do believe that setting multiple screens for Melo to get an open look would prolong his career. Its lower impact than taking it to the rim against one or more bigs, elevating, and trying to finish after getting clobbered. The harder Melo's defenders have to work just to get to him, the easier it will be on Melo. Of course I dont want him to stop taking it to the rim, but as he gets older Id like to see him use his quick release to save some wear and tear on his body.

mreinman wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

mreinman wrote:

newyorknewyork wrote:

mreinman wrote:http://www.postingandtoasting.com/2015/11/1/9653880/robin-lopezs-screens-and-hand-offs-make-carmelo-anthony-even-deadlier

Every big night of Carmelo Anthony scoring is gonna include some isolation brilliance -- some jab-steppin', some spinning and winning, and some bully ball off the dribble. That's fine, and it was a pleasure to watch Melo excel on his own in the Knicks' win over the Wizards.

Melo's got some solid teammates this season, though, and they can each help make his offense flourish. We talked a bit last night about how Melo setting screens and Melo passing out of traps keyed some splendid moments, but even when Melo's calling his own number, there are ways this roster makes his life easier. Here are three plays in which Robin Lopez -- solid screener, patient roll threat, and clean hander-offer -- helped Melo get clean looks:

Some lovely two-man game in there, with Melo dancing around to lose his defender, then snatching a handoff and striking immediately. The high bank shot is just filthy. And that three-pointer in the third was one of a couple huge catch-and-shoot Melo buckets aided by either the threat of a Lopez roll or just a hard (~moving) down screen. One-on-one Melo is a threat many nights, Melo using screens and assists to get his looks is ideal.

What's funny is I wanted to really watch and analize last nights game strictly to see how Melo is used off the ball. I was watch Curry the other night and while he is a quicker smaller guard. He was playing off the ball a lot with Green, Iggy, Thompson handling the ball. And non stop the guy is running around screens and when he gets the rock there are always options for him to shoot, drive and create a beautiful assist for Bogut from the game I watch. And while I know Melo isnt Curry. I think that fits Melos game and skill set nicely rather then standing at the corner ft line for a high post entry like in the past.

guys like curry never stop and was probably in the top 15 as far as mileage / feet run in a season. Melo just can't do that.

Melo cant run all the time, but I do believe that setting multiple screens for Melo to get an open look would prolong his career. Its lower impact than taking it to the rim against one or more bigs, elevating, and trying to finish after getting clobbered. The harder Melo's defenders have to work just to get to him, the easier it will be on Melo. Of course I dont want him to stop taking it to the rim. but as he gets older Id like to see him use his quick release to save some wear and tear on his body.

completely agree

Plus I wasn't expecting Melo to rum around threw screens all game. Like I said he isn't Curry. But when I watched Curry wasn't running around like a mad man threw screens. He would move within the offense and there would be different screens set within the diagram of the offense they run. Most of the tim it would lead to Curry ending up on a mismatch since the person guarding him got picked off.

So if a screen can lead to Melo being guarded by a big. Then it would also put Lopez or Quinn or KP whoever sets the screen on a smaller defender. Or it could lead to better looks for Melo.