If the teams offense is worse with Amar'e, that's a coaching problem. It's the defense that would suffer. Let's see how many bad Melo games it takes before people are clamoring for the "overrated" Amar'e. I don't think Carmelo is going to be as involved on defense as he was last night against other teams, I hope I'm wrong though.
If the teams offense is worse with Amar'e, that's a coaching problem. It's the defense that would suffer. Let's see how many bad Melo games it takes before people are clamoring for the "overrated" Amar'e. I don't think Carmelo is going to be as involved on defense as he was last night against other teams, I hope I'm wrong though.
Man, you're hating on Melo. First you were "disappointed" that he couldn't sustain his 1q performance for the whole game last night (something completely ridiculous to even be disappointed about, as pretty much no player besides Michael Jordan could have sustained that type of quarter for all 4). Now you're making assumptions about how he'll play defense (based on Melo's defensive performance under Mike "no defense" D'antoni and George "i can't control any of my players" Karl). I also love the fact that you are already taking Melo having a lot of bad games as a given... and with what proof? Not much besides your opinion.
One, know who the coach is buddy. Mike Woodson is a disciple of Bobby Knight and while that doesn't mean they are one and the same, they preach very very similar things. It's all about accountability and discipline under Knight's system. If you've learned anything from what Woodson has said, or the actions he's taken in games and in practice from midway last year, it's that he believes the same accountability principles. Melo is no different than any other player on this roster in terms of defensive responsibility, and if he thinks he's above it, WHICH THERE IS NO SIGN THAT HE DOES, he will undoubtedly sit longer than he wants to sit.
As for sustaining a 1st quarter like the one he had, was that a serious comment? What were you expecting Melo to continue shooting 4/5 behind the arc every quarter and continue to dominate, especially when the Heat made the change to put Lebron on Melo instead of Battier? If so, then you will be disappointed a lot this season with how not only Melo plays but any other player for that matter as well.
As for the "overrated" Amare. People really need to chill about him. The criticism on him last year was warranted. But no one ever mentions that his brother died tragically at the beginning of last season and the effect that must of had on him for the duration of the season. Or the fact that the lockout affected his conditioning and preparation for the season. I think its very unfortunate he had an injury right now because I really did expect a strong rebound season for him, still do if he can get back into shape after this injury.
Carmelo played well last night, but he still had some shakehead worthy moments. When he turns it over, I don't see him hustling down the court to get back on defense.
Man, you're hating on Melo. First you were "disappointed" that he couldn't sustain his 1q performance for the whole game last night (something completely ridiculous to even be disappointed about, as pretty much no player besides Michael Jordan could have sustained that type of quarter for all 4). Now you're making assumptions about how he'll play defense (based on Melo's defensive performance under Mike "no defense" D'antoni and George "i can't control any of my players" Karl). I also love the fact that you are already taking Melo having a lot of bad games as a given... and with what proof? Not much besides your opinion.
One, know who the coach is buddy. Mike Woodson is a disciple of Bobby Knight and while that doesn't mean they are one and the same, they preach very very similar things. It's all about accountability and discipline under Knight's system. If you've learned anything from what Woodson has said, or the actions he's taken in games and in practice from midway last year, it's that he believes the same accountability principles. Melo is no different than any other player on this roster in terms of defensive responsibility, and if he thinks he's above it, WHICH THERE IS NO SIGN THAT HE DOES, he will undoubtedly sit longer than he wants to sit.
As for sustaining a 1st quarter like the one he had, was that a serious comment? What were you expecting Melo to continue shooting 4/5 behind the arc every quarter and continue to dominate, especially when the Heat made the change to put Lebron on Melo instead of Battier? If so, then you will be disappointed a lot this season with how not only Melo plays but any other player for that matter as well.
As for the "overrated" Amare. People really need to chill about him. The criticism on him last year was warranted. But no one ever mentions that his brother died tragically at the beginning of last season and the effect that must of had on him for the duration of the season. Or the fact that the lockout affected his conditioning and preparation for the season. I think its very unfortunate he had an injury right now because I really did expect a strong rebound season for him, still do if he can get back into shape after this injury.
I was expecting Melo not to start shooting his behind-the-arc with no follow through shots, which he reverted to after the 1st quarter. Besides the 1st quarter he had a bad offensive game, but his great 1st quarter negates that. Nobody expected him to put up 16 points on good shooting in each quarter...I didn't expect him to follow up an awesome quarter by becoming a chuck.
Yes, I do hate on Melo, because in the past year and a half he's been on my team he's been bad except for a stretch of 16 games. It's gonna take more than one good quarter for me to not be critical of him.
As for the defense, just look at Melo's CAREER up to this point. THAT'S the proof I need. It's one thing to wake up and defend against the Miami Heat, let's see him play hard against the Cavaliers of the world.
I'm happy we won, but besides the 1st quarter I still am perfectly justified in worrying about how far our franchise player (besides Tyson) can carry us.
That being said, i'm glad it looks like Woodson has the respect of the team.
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Great game. Arena is fantastic and the team and the crowd already have a great connection.
Brooklyn Nets 1-0.
Yup, good crowd tonight even though it didn't look like a sell out based on some areas in the lower bowl. Arena is nice but it is small and the concourses IMO are very tight especially in the upper deck corners and end zones. Still don't know how they're going to put a hockey rink in there but we shall see.
Love how we roll Felton and Kidd early, the movement that they create is beautiful. JR was money tonight, not trying to do to much which is good.
I am most impressed by Melo's play in his own end. Was hoping he wouldn't let down today after the big matchup with Heat to open the season, and he didn't. Showing great play on both ends of the court.
I don't think the Knicks are really going to be in trouble when Stoudemire gets back.
Well, maybe trouble is a bad word to use, but I actually believe that they'll be better with STAT back in the lineup. I think Kidd, Felton, and Prigioni have such high basketball IQs that he'll only help.
If 'Melo continues to play D as he has been, and with Chandler back there and guys like Thomas and Camby, it will be easier for STAT to buy-in to the whole concept.
