Sangfroid wrote:fitzfarm wrote:I think the best move if melo wants to stay is to come off the bench as the 6th man. And if he won't hustle or play defense you bench him. What FA small forward can we get to be a starter?
No, no. Keep the spotlight on Melo. He's a starter, but as a devotee of the triangle, complete with newfound passing skills, leadership and defense (DadMelo?). If there are lapses in either, then we hint at the 6th man role, to save him (from himself). If you want production, keep that carrot there.
If he played for Pop, he lapses he gets benched. Pop pulls Kwahi out and sets him straight. Thats in a winning culture. Melo has never been coached like that before. He messes up, he can smile, look at the bench, and laugh.