knicks1248 wrote:

StarksEwing1 wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

fitzfarm wrote:Melo left off season ticket program hahahahahahaha hoodie melo just isn't that good anymore

Would have been smarter IMO to include him. Send Melo the message that the Knicks will take this as far as he does, even if it means bringing him back. Unless he expands his wish list.

truthfully it doesnt seem like there is much interest from anybody except Houston even if he did expand the wishlist

are you kidding me, no one is even going to call if he already stated he only wants the rockets, Portland and the thunder showed interest, and who knows who else. If he waived that ntc the knicks would have atleast 20 offers

Perhaps but moot.

He has a NTC and he has no reason to waive it.

knicks1248 wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Gudris wrote:

fitzfarm wrote:Melo left off season ticket program hahahahahahaha hoodie melo just isn't that good anymore

i hope this means he is gone asap

That such a retarded PR move....He's still on the team, he's your best player, and all though it's about the future, the casual fan doesn't know who the hell frank and willy are..lol

That's like having a concert and putting the least known artist on the front of the flyer.

cmon, when he's gone that's when you could eliminate him form everything..smh

it's Knicks season tickets not Melo season tickets.... we don't need to market Melo to sell fans on season tickets.

then why put any player up there, just put the logo?

Forget the words that come out of Melo's mouth about playing until he is 40, they all say that. You think he opts out next year? If you do, then he comes back if no deal happens.
If he is a cancer, he'll be exiled. Then he can choose if he wants his money or play? His NTC puts a lot of this on him. I think he is taking the right tactic for now, as are the knicks.
Clev might have the assets to make a deal but swapping salary is no joke about now.

knicks1248 wrote:

Knickoftime wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

StarksEwing1 wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

fitzfarm wrote:Melo left off season ticket program hahahahahahaha hoodie melo just isn't that good anymore

Would have been smarter IMO to include him. Send Melo the message that the Knicks will take this as far as he does, even if it means bringing him back. Unless he expands his wish list.

truthfully it doesnt seem like there is much interest from anybody except Houston even if he did expand the wishlist

are you kidding me, no one is even going to call if he already stated he only wants the rockets, Portland and the thunder showed interest, and who knows who else. If he waived that ntc the knicks would have atleast 20 offers

Perhaps but moot.

He has a NTC and he has no reason to waive it.

I kind of think it was Bs that he picks the rockets only, knowing there was no way in hell the knicks were taking ryan back

And after reading this, clearly this is more personal than business with mills.

It seems as though recently appointed Knicks president Steve Mills has picked up where departed executive Phil Jackson left off: Passive-aggressively snubbing Carmelo Anthony online.

In a post for The Official MSG Blog, Mills wrote about the Knicks' future - and failed to mention 10-time All-Star Anthony even once.

"Our plan to become more youthful and athletic is underway with 22-year-old Kristaps Porzingis, the return of Tim Hardaway Jr., 25, Willy Hernangomez, 23, and with the debut of our 1st round draft pick, Frank Ntilikina, just 19," Mills wrote.

Porzingis, Hardaway, Hernangomez, and Ntilikina earned two mentions apiece; Ron Baker even got a shoutout from the Knicks' top executive.

It was reported earlier in August that Anthony had still not met with the Knicks' front office this summer, despite the team's mutual parting of ways with ex-president Jackson and the re-shuffling of the front office. Anthony has been steadfast in refusing to waive his no-trade clause to facilitate a move to any team other than the Houston Rockets.

It's hard to not analyze Mills' vision of the Knicks' future as one distinctly devoid of the high-scoring veteran, even though Anthony could still attend training camp with the team this year.

"(The Knicks) are devoted to a bedrock principle - to restore the pride, work ethic and accountability that comes with playing in New York," Mills re-iterated.

By omission, Mills would seem to imply Anthony lacks the attributes he hopes will define the Knicks for years to come.

IT'S GOING TO BACK FIRE ON MILLS, watch and see..

You "Called it"!!!!!

But, remember a few weeks ago Melo and Mills reported to have talked it out? How is it passive aggressive if they discussed the direction of the team and that knicks were not making a bad trade? I thought melo was ok with the knicks position. Not to say he liked it.
So how is it passive agressive? Because its good news. Its controversy formula media likes to do. In all actuality with Phil gone, the Drama is not being fabricated. Knicks have new leadership with continues the teams direction. The direction is even bigger than Phil!!!

Whats going to backfire? Fans with tiki torches and ****tail forks storm the Garden in protest to the abuse of Melo?

Nalod wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Knickoftime wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

StarksEwing1 wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

fitzfarm wrote:Melo left off season ticket program hahahahahahaha hoodie melo just isn't that good anymore

Would have been smarter IMO to include him. Send Melo the message that the Knicks will take this as far as he does, even if it means bringing him back. Unless he expands his wish list.

truthfully it doesnt seem like there is much interest from anybody except Houston even if he did expand the wishlist

are you kidding me, no one is even going to call if he already stated he only wants the rockets, Portland and the thunder showed interest, and who knows who else. If he waived that ntc the knicks would have atleast 20 offers

Perhaps but moot.

He has a NTC and he has no reason to waive it.

I kind of think it was Bs that he picks the rockets only, knowing there was no way in hell the knicks were taking ryan back

And after reading this, clearly this is more personal than business with mills.

It seems as though recently appointed Knicks president Steve Mills has picked up where departed executive Phil Jackson left off: Passive-aggressively snubbing Carmelo Anthony online.

In a post for The Official MSG Blog, Mills wrote about the Knicks' future - and failed to mention 10-time All-Star Anthony even once.

"Our plan to become more youthful and athletic is underway with 22-year-old Kristaps Porzingis, the return of Tim Hardaway Jr., 25, Willy Hernangomez, 23, and with the debut of our 1st round draft pick, Frank Ntilikina, just 19," Mills wrote.

Porzingis, Hardaway, Hernangomez, and Ntilikina earned two mentions apiece; Ron Baker even got a shoutout from the Knicks' top executive.

It was reported earlier in August that Anthony had still not met with the Knicks' front office this summer, despite the team's mutual parting of ways with ex-president Jackson and the re-shuffling of the front office. Anthony has been steadfast in refusing to waive his no-trade clause to facilitate a move to any team other than the Houston Rockets.

It's hard to not analyze Mills' vision of the Knicks' future as one distinctly devoid of the high-scoring veteran, even though Anthony could still attend training camp with the team this year.

"(The Knicks) are devoted to a bedrock principle - to restore the pride, work ethic and accountability that comes with playing in New York," Mills re-iterated.

By omission, Mills would seem to imply Anthony lacks the attributes he hopes will define the Knicks for years to come.

IT'S GOING TO BACK FIRE ON MILLS, watch and see..

You "Called it"!!!!!

But, remember a few weeks ago Melo and Mills reported to have talked it out? How is it passive aggressive if they discussed the direction of the team and that knicks were not making a bad trade? I thought melo was ok with the knicks position. Not to say he liked it.
So how is it passive agressive? Because its good news. Its controversy formula media likes to do. In all actuality with Phil gone, the Drama is not being fabricated. Knicks have new leadership with continues the teams direction. The direction is even bigger than Phil!!!

Whats going to backfire? Fans with tiki torches and ****tail forks storm the Garden in protest to the abuse of Melo?

It's the way they handle things that kills me, melo is the longest tenured knick since Ewing(over 200 players since then), has done more for this franchise then mills ever has done...and when I say more, i mean in terms of putting people in seats, and some serious clutch games.

Since mills has join this franchise it's been brutal.. I'm a firm believer in what comes around goes around..

this is more of mills tactics to get him to waive his ntc, (oh lets act like he doesn't exist and he's not part of the team).

then again this could also just be a media ploy to stir drama, they never mention that Koq, Noah, lance thj, and other players .

Knickoftime wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Knickoftime wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

StarksEwing1 wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

fitzfarm wrote:Melo left off season ticket program hahahahahahaha hoodie melo just isn't that good anymore

Would have been smarter IMO to include him. Send Melo the message that the Knicks will take this as far as he does, even if it means bringing him back. Unless he expands his wish list.

truthfully it doesnt seem like there is much interest from anybody except Houston even if he did expand the wishlist

are you kidding me, no one is even going to call if he already stated he only wants the rockets, Portland and the thunder showed interest, and who knows who else. If he waived that ntc the knicks would have atleast 20 offers

Perhaps but moot.

He has a NTC and he has no reason to waive it.

I kind of think it was Bs that he picks the rockets only, knowing there was no way in hell the knicks were taking ryan back

PS for the no trade clause, and the Knicks gave it to him. It's entirely his choice to do what he wants with it - that's why he has it.

And after reading this, clearly this is more personal than business with mills.

It seems as though recently appointed Knicks president Steve Mills has picked up where departed executive Phil Jackson left off: Passive-aggressively snubbing Carmelo Anthony online.

In a post for The Official MSG Blog, Mills wrote about the Knicks' future - and failed to mention 10-time All-Star Anthony even once.

"Our plan to become more youthful and athletic is underway with 22-year-old Kristaps Porzingis, the return of Tim Hardaway Jr., 25, Willy Hernangomez, 23, and with the debut of our 1st round draft pick, Frank Ntilikina, just 19," Mills wrote.

Porzingis, Hardaway, Hernangomez, and Ntilikina earned two mentions apiece; Ron Baker even got a shoutout from the Knicks' top executive.

It was reported earlier in August that Anthony had still not met with the Knicks' front office this summer, despite the team's mutual parting of ways with ex-president Jackson and the re-shuffling of the front office. Anthony has been steadfast in refusing to waive his no-trade clause to facilitate a move to any team other than the Houston Rockets.

It's hard to not analyze Mills' vision of the Knicks' future as one distinctly devoid of the high-scoring veteran, even though Anthony could still attend training camp with the team this year.

"(The Knicks) are devoted to a bedrock principle - to restore the pride, work ethic and accountability that comes with playing in New York," Mills re-iterated.

By omission, Mills would seem to imply Anthony lacks the attributes he hopes will define the Knicks for years to come.

IT'S GOING TO BACK FIRE ON MILLS, watch and see..

Backfire how?

let me ask you something,

what has mills done that gives you so much optimism?

knicks1248 wrote:

Knickoftime wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

StarksEwing1 wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

fitzfarm wrote:Melo left off season ticket program hahahahahahaha hoodie melo just isn't that good anymore

Would have been smarter IMO to include him. Send Melo the message that the Knicks will take this as far as he does, even if it means bringing him back. Unless he expands his wish list.

truthfully it doesnt seem like there is much interest from anybody except Houston even if he did expand the wishlist

are you kidding me, no one is even going to call if he already stated he only wants the rockets, Portland and the thunder showed interest, and who knows who else. If he waived that ntc the knicks would have atleast 20 offers

Perhaps but moot.

He has a NTC and he has no reason to waive it.

I kind of think it was Bs that he picks the rockets only, knowing there was no way in hell the knicks were taking ryan back

And after reading this, clearly this is more personal than business with mills.

It seems as though recently appointed Knicks president Steve Mills has picked up where departed executive Phil Jackson left off: Passive-aggressively snubbing Carmelo Anthony online.

In a post for The Official MSG Blog, Mills wrote about the Knicks' future - and failed to mention 10-time All-Star Anthony even once.

"Our plan to become more youthful and athletic is underway with 22-year-old Kristaps Porzingis, the return of Tim Hardaway Jr., 25, Willy Hernangomez, 23, and with the debut of our 1st round draft pick, Frank Ntilikina, just 19," Mills wrote.

Porzingis, Hardaway, Hernangomez, and Ntilikina earned two mentions apiece; Ron Baker even got a shoutout from the Knicks' top executive.

It was reported earlier in August that Anthony had still not met with the Knicks' front office this summer, despite the team's mutual parting of ways with ex-president Jackson and the re-shuffling of the front office. Anthony has been steadfast in refusing to waive his no-trade clause to facilitate a move to any team other than the Houston Rockets.

It's hard to not analyze Mills' vision of the Knicks' future as one distinctly devoid of the high-scoring veteran, even though Anthony could still attend training camp with the team this year.

"(The Knicks) are devoted to a bedrock principle - to restore the pride, work ethic and accountability that comes with playing in New York," Mills re-iterated.

By omission, Mills would seem to imply Anthony lacks the attributes he hopes will define the Knicks for years to come.

IT'S GOING TO BACK FIRE ON MILLS, watch and see..

MEH! How does espousing winning principles as a vision for your team backfire? The thing is they extended an olive branch to Melo and he smacked it away. F Melo Then! Phil is gone and they asked him to consider staying. When he declined he forfeited his right to be seen as part of this team's future. He's being paid. They don't owe him anymore than that.

HofstraBBall wrote:

nixluva wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Knickoftime wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

StarksEwing1 wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

fitzfarm wrote:Melo left off season ticket program hahahahahahaha hoodie melo just isn't that good anymore

Would have been smarter IMO to include him. Send Melo the message that the Knicks will take this as far as he does, even if it means bringing him back. Unless he expands his wish list.

truthfully it doesnt seem like there is much interest from anybody except Houston even if he did expand the wishlist

are you kidding me, no one is even going to call if he already stated he only wants the rockets, Portland and the thunder showed interest, and who knows who else. If he waived that ntc the knicks would have atleast 20 offers

Perhaps but moot.

He has a NTC and he has no reason to waive it.

I kind of think it was Bs that he picks the rockets only, knowing there was no way in hell the knicks were taking ryan back

And after reading this, clearly this is more personal than business with mills.

It seems as though recently appointed Knicks president Steve Mills has picked up where departed executive Phil Jackson left off: Passive-aggressively snubbing Carmelo Anthony online.

In a post for The Official MSG Blog, Mills wrote about the Knicks' future - and failed to mention 10-time All-Star Anthony even once.

"Our plan to become more youthful and athletic is underway with 22-year-old Kristaps Porzingis, the return of Tim Hardaway Jr., 25, Willy Hernangomez, 23, and with the debut of our 1st round draft pick, Frank Ntilikina, just 19," Mills wrote.

Porzingis, Hardaway, Hernangomez, and Ntilikina earned two mentions apiece; Ron Baker even got a shoutout from the Knicks' top executive.

It was reported earlier in August that Anthony had still not met with the Knicks' front office this summer, despite the team's mutual parting of ways with ex-president Jackson and the re-shuffling of the front office. Anthony has been steadfast in refusing to waive his no-trade clause to facilitate a move to any team other than the Houston Rockets.

It's hard to not analyze Mills' vision of the Knicks' future as one distinctly devoid of the high-scoring veteran, even though Anthony could still attend training camp with the team this year.

"(The Knicks) are devoted to a bedrock principle - to restore the pride, work ethic and accountability that comes with playing in New York," Mills re-iterated.

By omission, Mills would seem to imply Anthony lacks the attributes he hopes will define the Knicks for years to come.

IT'S GOING TO BACK FIRE ON MILLS, watch and see..

MEH! How does espousing winning principles as a vision for your team backfire? The thing is they extended an olive branch to Melo and he smacked it away. F Melo Then! Phil is gone and they asked him to consider staying. When he declined he forfeited his right to be seen as part of this team's future. He's being paid. They don't owe him anymore than that.

True. But don't think Melo is crying about it. Its clear he has told the Knicks that he is tired of the **** show. Finally. As most players will end up doing. Melo has been promised that he will be traded before the beginning of the season. Knicks are just grandstanding (poorly). Trying to get more value. The trade will be made and everyone can move on. Melo hate will continue with the New York fans that like to whine and pick on scapegoats.(to make their lives seem better) The line up without a true star, like Melo, will be lucky to win 15 games. Hopefully we dont F up another draft pick. Do agree, with most, that its time to see how KP handles the pressure of being the go to guy. And the young guys need a chance to prove if they are solid NBA starters.

Go Mayweather!

If healthy that team wins the chip plus a top 4 pick to land a future star center next year... with lebron buddies around he retires a cav Dan Gilbert's wet dream

And for the knicks love inserts right next to kp. two outside threats one a rebounding machine the other a blocking machine.this also gives Willy the control of the second unit big off the bench that the offense can flow through next year .

KP,oquin
Love,Willy
Beasley,Thomas
Thjr,Lee
Frank,baker

I don't know why but I think the cavs are trying to squeeze baker in the deal as a back up pg they've been missing since dilly. Hence why we have been looking into signing jack .

fitzfarm wrote:I have a feeling that melo will be moved for Kevin love they are just waiting on wade to join the cavs and melo will say yes.
Thompson
Melo
Lbj
Wade
Thomas

If healthy that team wins the chip plus a top 4 pick to land a future star center next year... with lebron buddies around he retires a cav Dan Gilbert's wet dream

And for the knicks love inserts right next to kp. two outside threats one a rebounding machine the other a blocking machine.this also gives Willy the control of the second unit big off the bench that the offense can flow through next year .

KP,oquin
Love,Willy
Beasley,Thomas
Thjr,Lee
Frank,baker

I don't know why but I think the cavs are trying to squeeze baker in the deal as a back up pg they've been missing since dilly. Hence why we have been looking into signing jack .

With wade at shooting guard what does melo bring to the table
at PF superior to love?

Rebounding?

3pt shooting?

Defense?

Size?

Are the cavs better served with thomas, wade and James by a better isolation mid rage scorer?

Knickoftime wrote:

fitzfarm wrote:I have a feeling that melo will be moved for Kevin love they are just waiting on wade to join the cavs and melo will say yes.
Thompson
Melo
Lbj
Wade
Thomas

If healthy that team wins the chip plus a top 4 pick to land a future star center next year... with lebron buddies around he retires a cav Dan Gilbert's wet dream

And for the knicks love inserts right next to kp. two outside threats one a rebounding machine the other a blocking machine.this also gives Willy the control of the second unit big off the bench that the offense can flow through next year .

KP,oquin
Love,Willy
Beasley,Thomas
Thjr,Lee
Frank,baker

I don't know why but I think the cavs are trying to squeeze baker in the deal as a back up pg they've been missing since dilly. Hence why we have been looking into signing jack .

With wade at shooting guard what does melo bring to the table
at PF superior to love?

Rebounding?

3pt shooting?

Defense?

Size?

Are the cavs better served with thomas, wade and James by a better isolation mid rage scorer?

Real question is who dose lebron prefer, he's running the show, love is good but his numbers are blown up from lebron. Melo is the superior talent on offense,regardless of what statistical bs there is. If you watched the chip this year the cavs were missing a melo one that could create his own shots plus lebron,melo,wade are banana boat brothers they've probably talked about playing together for quite some time.

Between Thompson,lebron,melo,wade I don't see rebounding being a issue

With Thomas and melo,Korver,jr I don't see three point shooting being a issue.

Melo is a bad defensive 3 but he actually is a pretty darn good defensive 4 and you better believe LBJ holds melo accountable on defense.

If you think lebron wants to play with love over melo your crazy. I just don't see any connection with love and LBJ as a matter of fact I believe they don't get along . Lebron knows he will make melo the best player melo can be.

THE REAL QUESTION IS WOULD WE WANNA TAKE ON LOVE who has a AWEFUL CONTRACT and is injury prone . what kinda player would we really be getting in return since his numbers are made easy by playing alongside lebron. I know he's a rebounding machine but he's not going to get half the open looks and easy shots he got playing alongside LBJ.