I can't really kill 'Melo at this point. He is still a baby and he's NOT LeBron James. The media made him out to be LeBron James, and now he is suffering from the Media Scrutiny. He gets himself into a little trouble, and bam. Just remember, there are so many players into the league that are so athletic that NEVER turn into very good defensive players. Just look at Marbury. He played it good today, but normally, his D' is just bad. Same with Crawford, although, we gotto give him more time too. Look at Allan Houston too. He's finally become a DECENT man to man defender, but when he had all that athleticism, he was just bad.

Point being. Carmello is still so young, so immature and he missed all but one year of college. He's got so much to learn about the game, it's gonna take him some time for him to turn into the player he should be. It's really unfair to be comparing him to LeBron, b/c LeBron is just a gift to the game of basketball. He's a Wise 34 year old mind in a 19 year olds flesh. It's just unfair. I still say Carmello turns out to be like Grant Hill, when he was at his prime.

As for his off the court issues. Yes, he has some. It's time for him to grow up quickly in that aspect. Last thing he needs is the Raweed comparisons. He sure doesn't need to be called Carmethlo. I also think that these endorsments are hurting him, more than helping him.

He'll grow up. It will take time. Maybe 4 or 5 years. But you'll learn to appreciate a guy like him as a bball player.

It would help for him to have a nice SHOOTER on the team as well!

Oh, I wouldn't give up on Melo. I'd LOVE to have him on the Knicks because he's so young and he probably will mature as he gets older. But RIGHT NOW, I don't like the way he plays or the way most of his teammates play. I'd say the same about many Knicks. I'm not being partisan. I don't like the way Stephon or Jamal plays on defense either.