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Fortysixn2 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:39 am Post subject: |
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I don’t see why anybody would trade for him, just wait for him to be released. I’d happily give him Beasley’s minutes, he’s better than Beasley. The problem is that he thinks he’s still good and isn’t willing to play 8-10 minutes a game. Hard pass on Melo, time to retire. |
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Treble Clef Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 7:19 am Post subject: |
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adkindo wrote: | Hammett wrote: | Chad09 wrote: | LeBron James would like to get Carmelo Anthony to Los Angeles with him on the Lakers, a league source told The Athletic. |
Le GM back in action! |
I hate the way this guy and his people handle their business....it is just weak. Be a man...go to Rob and speak to him, don't use the media like a punk. |
I think this is Stephen a smith trying to speak things into existence. Carmelo is one of the players he kisses up to in exchange for access. |
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TooMuchMajicBuss Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 21064 Location: In a white room, with black curtains near the station
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 7:30 am Post subject: |
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Treble Clef wrote: | adkindo wrote: | Hammett wrote: | Chad09 wrote: | LeBron James would like to get Carmelo Anthony to Los Angeles with him on the Lakers, a league source told The Athletic. |
Le GM back in action! |
I hate the way this guy and his people handle their business....it is just weak. Be a man...go to Rob and speak to him, don't use the media like a punk. |
I think this is Stephen a smith trying to speak things into existence. Carmelo is one of the players he kisses up to in exchange for access. |
My thoughts exactly. |
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TooMuchMajicBuss Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 21064 Location: In a white room, with black curtains near the station
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 7:32 am Post subject: |
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LakerLanny wrote: | Carmelo should just retire, this is getting to be a bit much. |
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LakerLand247 Star Player
Joined: 26 Sep 2009 Posts: 4809
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 7:55 am Post subject: |
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Fortysixn2 wrote: | I don’t see why anybody would trade for him, just wait for him to be released. I’d happily give him Beasley’s minutes, he’s better than Beasley. The problem is that he thinks he’s still good and isn’t willing to play 8-10 minutes a game. Hard pass on Melo, time to retire. |
We back to being the retirement home for washed up stars? Keep Beasley where he is. He hasn't disrupted the team chemistry and looks content in getting the limited minutes. |
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Icaruz Sixth Man
Joined: 09 Jun 2012 Posts: 48
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:19 am Post subject: |
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I think it sort of make sense that Lebron would want Melo on the team. With the public dissing that KD made and all the talks that Kawhi, Jimmy Butler and PG13 dont want to play with him, Lebron may be viewing Melo as some sort of reclamation project that could help him improve his reputation
With the way things went down in OKC and Houston, Melo probably is viewed as the worst star to play with. So if Lebron can make It work,, he would have “proof” everyone wrong. It would also serve as good advertisement for 2019 summer. “Come play with me, look what I turned a washed up Carmelo into”
Now, personally i think that going anywhere close to Melo is a bad idea...but i could see the logic in it |
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epak Retired Number
Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 34147
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:23 am Post subject: |
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Shut up, Stephen!!! |
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ocho Retired Number
Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 53714
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:26 am Post subject: |
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LakerLanny wrote: | Carmelo should just retire, this is getting to be a bit much. |
I get that he's buddies with several marquee players but this weird sentiment that Melo being done is some kind of basketball tragedy is so strange. The guy has been washed for years. Every career ends. He made a ton of money, which he always prioritized over winning. He never struck me as someone that lives for the game. Just retire, dude. _________________ 14-5-3-12 |
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PHILosophize Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:27 am Post subject: |
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ocho wrote: | LakerLanny wrote: | Carmelo should just retire, this is getting to be a bit much. |
I get that he's buddies with several marquee players but this weird sentiment that Melo being done is some kind of basketball tragedy is so strange. The guy has been washed for years. Every career ends. He made a ton of money, which he always prioritized over winning. He never struck me as someone that lives for the game. Just retire, dude. |
completely agree
I'm very fatigued by the whole Melo thing at this point _________________ one dog goes that way the other dog goes the other way |
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Outspoken Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:46 am Post subject: |
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I would be interested in bringing melo here off the bench, but the only thing that not having me completely being sold of bringing melo here off the bench is we have Luke as a coach. He would be trying to finish games with melo, and giving him a hell of a lotta minutes, disrupting our young players development.
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:53 am Post subject: |
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Outspoken wrote: | I would be interested in bringing melo here off the bench, but the only thing that not having me completely being sold of bringing melo here off the bench is we have Luke as a coach. He would be trying to finish games with melo, and giving him a hell of a lotta minutes, disrupting our young people is development. |
It’s just not worth it, for this reason alone. #bigpicture |
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LakerDynasty6.0 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:20 am Post subject: |
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epak wrote: | Shut up STEPHEN!!!!!!!!!!! |
Shut the F* up STEPHEN!!!!!!!!! _________________ Starting Lakers Dynasty6.0! NOW!!
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....." each year in Lakerland is marked by four seasons: Kobe’s Mad at His Teammates; Kobe’s Shooting Too Much; Kobe Leads the Victory Parade; Kobe Receives His Championship Ring." |
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32 Retired Number
Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Posts: 73040
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:23 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | Lakers have no interest in acquiring Carmelo Anthony, per sources. Sources said people want to attach players to Lakers now. Sources said Melo people called Lakers a while back and that LeBron hasn’t talked to Lakers prez Magic Johnson/Rob Pelinka about getting Melo. |
https://twitter.com/BA_Turner/status/1071090418572390402 _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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VicXLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:37 am Post subject: |
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VicXLakers wrote: | it will never happen |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:41 am Post subject: |
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32 wrote: | Quote: | Lakers have no interest in acquiring Carmelo Anthony, per sources. Sources said people want to attach players to Lakers now. Sources said Melo people called Lakers a while back and that LeBron hasn’t talked to Lakers prez Magic Johnson/Rob Pelinka about getting Melo. |
https://twitter.com/BA_Turner/status/1071090418572390402 |
People are so stupid. And you can be sure more Carmelo Lakers rumors will pop up next month, too, and we'll go through the same cycle again until he finds a new home (China). _________________ Under New Management |
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Jesusdelonla Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:42 am Post subject: |
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lock this thread. burn it down
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Black20Ice Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:44 am Post subject: |
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Jesusdelonla wrote: | lock this thread. burn it down
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I second that motion. |
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PHILosophize Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:45 am Post subject: |
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Black20Ice wrote: | Jesusdelonla wrote: | lock this thread. burn it down
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I second that motion. |
thirded _________________ one dog goes that way the other dog goes the other way |
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Treble Clef Franchise Player
Joined: 20 Nov 2012 Posts: 23745
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:47 am Post subject: |
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Baron Von Humongous wrote: | 32 wrote: | Quote: | Lakers have no interest in acquiring Carmelo Anthony, per sources. Sources said people want to attach players to Lakers now. Sources said Melo people called Lakers a while back and that LeBron hasn’t talked to Lakers prez Magic Johnson/Rob Pelinka about getting Melo. |
https://twitter.com/BA_Turner/status/1071090418572390402 |
People are so stupid. And you can be sure more Carmelo Lakers rumors will pop up next month, too, and we'll go through the same cycle again until he finds a new home (China). |
The people in the media who stir this up are looking for hits but they do mean well. They are always trying to steer players toward the Lakers because a good Lakers team = better business for them. |
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deal Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Aug 2008 Posts: 14900 Location: Earth
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 11:15 am Post subject: |
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Melo's people doing their best at marketing him & Lakers/LeBron
sound like a story.
Nothing else going on IMO. _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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danzag Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 11:43 am Post subject: |
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32 wrote: | Quote: | Lakers have no interest in acquiring Carmelo Anthony, per sources. Sources said people want to attach players to Lakers now. Sources said Melo people called Lakers a while back and that LeBron hasn’t talked to Lakers prez Magic Johnson/Rob Pelinka about getting Melo. |
https://twitter.com/BA_Turner/status/1071090418572390402 |
Great news.
Beasley and Stephenson are better basketball players right now and aren't 10% of the locker room cancer Melo is. |
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Mamba Mentality Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 11:51 am Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | Sentient Meat wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | Let’s give the move a chance, if he regains some of his focus and mentality we will be very very good but if he messes up we simply cut him, everyone thought McGee was a bum but he’s playing like a Top 10 C right now. |
I don't doubt that he can make some contribution... he shoots better than Lance and will probably make less mistakes.
The problem is whether he demands minutes and stunts the progress of some of the younger players.
I have a sinking feeling this may happen because of the LBJ connection but I hope it doesn't. |
if he acts up or prevents young players from progressing we cut him it’s quite simple... it’s basically a risk that can end up being huge for us, not trying to support the move but I can’t act like we are somehow doomed if we get him, Lance was cut from the Clippers and Memphis but has played good basketball with the Pacers and this year with the Lakers... every player adapts at some point. |
Although I understand Melo may be able to contribute in some way, it is at the expense of taking minutes away from the youth. I don't like that prospect. |
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KindCrippler2000 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 11:54 am Post subject: |
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It's his job at ESPN to garner ratings. That often involves saying things that aren't true. Only way he joins the Lakers is if half the roster gets injured, but I'd give that a 1-2% chance of happening. |
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VicXLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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VicXLakers wrote: | VicXLakers wrote: | it will never happen |
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hype Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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Happy to see someone put a stop to the rumors. It should be obvious since Carmelo only makes things worse anytime he is on the court at this stage in his career. I am so tired of hearing people talk about how he can still make a difference. The problem is he is not willing to adapt and change his mindset or game much at all even though he is a shell of his former self. I honestly can't spin him coming to the Lakers in a positive light no matter what angle I look at it from. |
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