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Quote from: harizen on August 08, 2019, 03:47:54 PM

So Carmelo Anthony also turned down by the Team USA? He tried to join but denied. It will completely make him feel more down plus the status he is facing this free agency.

The reason why does make sense and I agree to that. He will just destroy the momentum of the current Team USA lineup.

Should now serve a lesson for Melo to changed his behavior. He only has few seasons to go before hanging his jersey. Why just now he is determined to get back on the stage. Looks like he surely thinks that NBA teams will always seek for his service but turned out negative.

CARMELO ANTHONY WAS TURNED DOWN BY USA BASKETBALL

I guess the question is what will be the last straw to really make Carmelo think and change his attitude. He is one of the best pure scorer we have seen but it's really unfortunate to see him going out like this. Will this recent snub by the Team USA will be a rude awakening for him?

I agree that this should serve a lesson for Melo, otherwise he can't go back to NBA anymore and maybe forgotten. NBA has changed a lot since he entered, so if he thinks that he can still command NBA teams, then he is completely wrong.

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Quote from: FanEagle on August 08, 2019, 01:22:34 PM

I still think the best place for Melo to go would be Spurs..

San Antonio Spurs doesn't have a room for Melo. They are already done finalizing their lineup. They will not target any players now in free agency nor do trades prior entering the 2019-20 season.

Spurs is also not on the top teams that might landed Melo. And what's more funny, those expected top teams that might signed Melo is not making a buzz if they are interested to these veteran, even Lakers is silent.

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So Carmelo Anthony also turned down by the Team USA? He tried to join but denied. It will completely make him feel more down plus the status he is facing this free agency.

The reason why does make sense and I agree to that. He will just destroy the momentum of the current Team USA lineup.

Should now serve a lesson for Melo to changed his behavior. He only has few seasons to go before hanging his jersey. Why just now he is determined to get back on the stage. Looks like he surely thinks that NBA teams will always seek for his service but turned out negative.

CARMELO ANTHONY WAS TURNED DOWN BY USA BASKETBALL

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I don't think salary is an issue here, Melo will take the veteran minimum for sure, he can realize that nobody wants him and he got paid enough already so he is just gonna get paid the minimum he can get and be the 8th man on that team in minutes, will try his hardest to be a locker room camper and he will just try to play another 3-4 seasons.

I still think the best place for Melo to go would be Spurs, they usually have a mid-range game when starting because Derozan and Aldridge both play mid-range and Dejounte is not a lights out shooter neither so the game is not spaced out anyway so they have a strategy for that, if they bring in Melo as a bench for when SF changes (gay would probably be started but Derozan will move there most of the game when white and Murray plays together at guards) he could at least keep that mid range momentum going and who else than Popovich to actually tame a player.

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Quote from: Fredomago on August 07, 2019, 01:57:53 PM

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Quote from: Reid on August 07, 2019, 09:37:46 AM

Lowry in peace.
Glad to see players like this.
No such thing as too much drama. He still supports Kawhi for being home now and really glad about it.

Hope players will have the same mentality like them.
Although, it might be because he is already a champion and can rest for now.

Unlike the Westbrook and Durant drama.

It's the championship of course. How can you not be at peace when you just accomplished something most NBA players will never be able to achieve. Besides, that Raptor's championship team was a real class. We never heard about locker room disputes or any interviews throwing shades over the other.

Westbrook just mad because they could have won a championship but then Durant left Cheesy

Inside any NBA players minds, a ring is always been desired your journey won't be completed without getting one and with how Lowry already got one from the last season, he's now comfortable to enjoy the rest of his career, his star caliber already been rewarded by that particular ring, though Kawhai went out but the Raptors still got the chance for another great year, they are still young and the heart of defending the title always hyping the pride.

Many players don't care about winning rings, they are already getting paid millions of dollars each year to play a game. If that was my life I would be free of worry and would be so thankful I woundn't care much about winning a championship.

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Quote from: Japinat on August 08, 2019, 01:14:39 AM

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Quote from: Reid on August 07, 2019, 09:37:46 AM

Unlike the Westbrook and Durant drama.

Hated that issue, if they just worked together well I think Westbrook already have his championship but well Durant has been wise and offered himself to the Warriors.

Let's just forget about that, it was just an old issue and I'm pretty sure that those 2 have already move on, especially now that WB is already in other team and he has an MVP partner in the person of Harden which I believe they can form a championship team.

Yes, I know and I'm just expressing my disappointment with that issue because these superstars really can make it to the finals together if they just worked on with their tandem.
Regardless of the issue, KD is starting to lose exposure after getting an injury and getting out of GSW.

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Quote from: Japinat on August 08, 2019, 01:14:39 AM

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Quote from: Reid on August 07, 2019, 09:37:46 AM

Unlike the Westbrook and Durant drama.

Hated that issue, if they just worked together well I think Westbrook already have his championship but well Durant has been wise and offered himself to the Warriors.

Let's just forget about that, it was just an old issue and I'm pretty sure that those 2 have already move on, especially now that WB is already in other team and he has an MVP partner in the person of Harden which I believe they can form a championship team.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure they moved on from that issue. Hell that was 3 years ago. They gotta move on. I mean, moving on, on that issue remember the all star game? The lob to brooks? That made it up, I guess.

Regarding to James Harden, he said that he knows how to play with Russ and Russ knows how to play with him. It's a win-win and probably Russ is the 'action' James Harden figured out on summer when he was interviewed on their 2018-2019 drought games(failing to win).

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Quote from: Reid on August 07, 2019, 09:37:46 AM

Unlike the Westbrook and Durant drama.

Hated that issue, if they just worked together well I think Westbrook already have his championship but well Durant has been wise and offered himself to the Warriors.

Let's just forget about that, it was just an old issue and I'm pretty sure that those 2 have already move on, especially now that WB is already in other team and he has an MVP partner in the person of Harden which I believe they can form a championship team.

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Quote from: FanEagle on August 07, 2019, 11:57:44 AM

I don't understand why people think of Iggy that highly even after last season. Dude didn't manage to slow down any of the players he faced against and Kawhi cooked him easily, dude is basically a bench player that can't get decent minutes anymore. That Curry-Klay-Iggy-Durant-Dray lineup wasn't as effective as it used to be and any effect it had came from playing those 4 amazing players together.

Injuries.
Did you know that Iggy was forcing those games in the Finals. It is like all bad omens came into the Warriors and they began falling down. Iggy injured, Curry still got that finger injury, then Durant then Klay.
So how do you think a defense chemistry can be done with all of that, add up the state of mind they are into seeing their comrades having a bad Finals game.

Quote from: FanEagle on August 07, 2019, 11:57:44 AM

I am not saying Iggy is worse than Melo and not saying he is better neither but from individual stand point without putting Melo into this topic I can clearly say that Iggy is well beyond his time to make any difference in Lakers. Melo would be team chemistry dude that Lebron loves to hang out maybe, that could be the only positive for him and I think his playing would be limited but Iggy doesn't even have that.

Yeah, chemistry is good.
But as I said here, Lebron aint Kobe. He cannot control the Lakers management that far unless he wants to share his salary with Melo.

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Quote from: Oasisman on August 06, 2019, 07:17:05 PM

Quote from: harizen on August 06, 2019, 03:44:45 PM

Carmelo Anthony is definitely on the Lakers plan. However, they are working now with another small forward. Yes, with Andre Igoudala. Memphis Grizzlies is expected to trade him as they didn't really intend to keep this veteran since his departure from the Golden State Warriors.

And who do you think the Lakers would trade to for Iggy? For sure the Grizzlies will be expected to demand for a key player. I think the Lakers is pretty solid now if everyone is healthy in the opening of the season. From the starting five, down to the bench.
Anyway, Melo is a good addition too, if he have accepted the fact that he wont be in the starting line up anymore. He will be great in the 2nd squad for the Lakers though.

There will be no trade. Memphis and Iggy are working on a buyout agreement. That will forfeit some of Iggy's salary making more room for Grizzlies cap space.

And if ever the process goes on trade instead, for let's say on other teams, Grizzlies will only target the current and future draft picks since they are in the rebuilding process.

Quote from: FanEagle on August 07, 2019, 11:57:44 AM

Dude didn't manage to slow down any of the players he faced against and Kawhi cooked him easily, dude is basically a bench player that can't get decent minutes anymore. That Curry-Klay-Iggy-Durant-Dray lineup wasn't as effective as it used to be and any effect it had came from playing those 4 amazing players together.

All Warriors core players have seen struggling last finals, not just Igoudala.

And there is no Curry-Klay-Iggy-Durant-Dray solid lineup that was formed during the Finals so I don't know where you got this. Some of the core players are playing/not playing because of injury.

Quote from: FanEagle on August 07, 2019, 11:57:44 AM

That Curry-Klay-Iggy-Durant-Dray lineup wasn't as effective as it used to be and any effect it had came from playing those 4 amazing players together.

Referring on the finals, there was no Curry-Klay-Iggy-Durant-Dray solid lineup that was formed during the Finals so I don't know where you got this. Some of the core players are playing with injury or not playing because of injury.

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Quote from: rosezionjohn on August 07, 2019, 12:04:16 PM

Quote from: Reid on August 07, 2019, 09:37:46 AM

Lowry in peace.
Glad to see players like this.
No such thing as too much drama. He still supports Kawhi for being home now and really glad about it.

Hope players will have the same mentality like them.
Although, it might be because he is already a champion and can rest for now.

Unlike the Westbrook and Durant drama.

It's the championship of course. How can you not be at peace when you just accomplished something most NBA players will never be able to achieve. Besides, that Raptor's championship team was a real class. We never heard about locker room disputes or any interviews throwing shades over the other.

Westbrook just mad because they could have won a championship but then Durant left Cheesy

Inside any NBA players minds, a ring is always been desired your journey won't be completed without getting one and with how Lowry already got one from the last season, he's now comfortable to enjoy the rest of his career, his star caliber already been rewarded by that particular ring, though Kawhai went out but the Raptors still got the chance for another great year, they are still young and the heart of defending the title always hyping the pride.

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Quote from: Reid on August 06, 2019, 07:22:15 PM

Quote from: harizen on August 06, 2019, 03:44:45 PM

I feel old now starting when Kobe retires. -_-

I feel you bro. Same Era where Dunks are raining.

Kobe then Vince Carter then who's next? at least we are on the best era where the legends had played well and we've witnessed their journey throughout their NBA career. Most of the games before are like exhibition match.

Quote from: Reid on August 07, 2019, 09:37:46 AM

Unlike the Westbrook and Durant drama.

Hated that issue, if they just worked together well I think Westbrook already have his championship but well Durant has been wise and offered himself to the Warriors.

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Quote from: Reid on August 07, 2019, 09:37:46 AM

Lowry in peace.
Glad to see players like this.
No such thing as too much drama. He still supports Kawhi for being home now and really glad about it.

Hope players will have the same mentality like them.
Although, it might be because he is already a champion and can rest for now.

Unlike the Westbrook and Durant drama.

It's the championship of course. How can you not be at peace when you just accomplished something most NBA players will never be able to achieve. Besides, that Raptor's championship team was a real class. We never heard about locker room disputes or any interviews throwing shades over the other.

Westbrook just mad because they could have won a championship but then Durant left Cheesy

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I don't understand why people think of Iggy that highly even after last season. Dude didn't manage to slow down any of the players he faced against and Kawhi cooked him easily, dude is basically a bench player that can't get decent minutes anymore. That Curry-Klay-Iggy-Durant-Dray lineup wasn't as effective as it used to be and any effect it had came from playing those 4 amazing players together.

I am not saying Iggy is worse than Melo and not saying he is better neither but from individual stand point without putting Melo into this topic I can clearly say that Iggy is well beyond his time to make any difference in Lakers. Melo would be team chemistry dude that Lebron loves to hang out maybe, that could be the only positive for him and I think his playing would be limited but Iggy doesn't even have that.

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Quote from: Reid on August 07, 2019, 09:37:46 AM

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Quote from: Reid on August 06, 2019, 07:22:15 PM

If I am the Lakers management then I will pick Iggy too. Lebron got no say to this. He aint like Kobe who can control which player to get or whom to pick. Yeah, they are close but the Lakers management wants a championship and not some dramatic number 7 for entertainment only. Grin

Lakers doesnt need much of an offensive guy, they already got 2 of the best in their midst. Defense might really be the key and when we talk about defense Iggy had made a lot of defensive winning moments.

I would agree on that brony thing that only Kobe can control which play to get or pick. They really need Iggy on the team to be get some more defensive tactics along their side. Hope they can read this thread lmao.

While I am writing that, I have the same thought. I really hope someone in Lakers management is reading it. Grin

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27330259/lowry-happy-kawhi-hopes-stay-toronto?platform=amp

Lowry in peace.
Glad to see players like this.
No such thing as too much drama. He still supports Kawhi for being home now and really glad about it.

Hope players will have the same mentality like them.
Although, it might be because he is already a champion and can rest for now.

Unlike the Westbrook and Durant drama.

There is no drama because they won a championship and that is a big accomplished for the Raptors. As compare to Durant and Westbrook wherein the expectations are too high for them to win a ring. Unfortunately, they didn't accomplished it that's why the separation is ugly.

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Quote from: Achargeturry78 on August 06, 2019, 10:11:07 PM

Quote from: Reid on August 06, 2019, 07:22:15 PM

If I am the Lakers management then I will pick Iggy too. Lebron got no say to this. He aint like Kobe who can control which player to get or whom to pick. Yeah, they are close but the Lakers management wants a championship and not some dramatic number 7 for entertainment only. Grin

Lakers doesnt need much of an offensive guy, they already got 2 of the best in their midst. Defense might really be the key and when we talk about defense Iggy had made a lot of defensive winning moments.

I would agree on that brony thing that only Kobe can control which play to get or pick. They really need Iggy on the team to be get some more defensive tactics along their side. Hope they can read this thread lmao.

While I am writing that, I have the same thought. I really hope someone in Lakers management is reading it. Grin

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27330259/lowry-happy-kawhi-hopes-stay-toronto?platform=amp

Lowry in peace.
Glad to see players like this.
No such thing as too much drama. He still supports Kawhi for being home now and really glad about it.

Hope players will have the same mentality like them.
Although, it might be because he is already a champion and can rest for now.

Unlike the Westbrook and Durant drama.

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Give me chills to see Vince player still playing in the league for more than 22 years in the league. Damn, I still remember his slam dunk contest and I still vividly remember that because I was in the States watching it in tv. So that makes me what today 4x years old today, lol.

I think it will be his last stop with the Hawks. He can still play and contribute to the team but as far as getting a ring? I doubt he can get it, but still his memories will live for those who have witnessed his greatness at his prime.

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It's official, Vince Carter will become the FIRST player to play 22 seasons in the NBA, while also becoming the first to play across 4 different decades! This is the final chapter of the Vinsanity saga.

And also, Vince Carter is the first 43 years old NBA player that's still playing.

Do you think Atlanta Hawks is the best team for Vince Carter? And about his age; 42 years old, do you think he can still play well or stay on the court for too long even in that kind of age?
Even with no ring, the legacy of Vince Carter is still there. He still wants to play basketball, I hope we can still see some actions by Vince Carter and hoping also for a championship ring

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Quote from: btc_angela on August 06, 2019, 11:32:05 PM

Quote from: Achargeturry78 on August 06, 2019, 10:11:07 PM

Quote from: Reid on August 06, 2019, 07:22:15 PM

If I am the Lakers management then I will pick Iggy too. Lebron got no say to this. He aint like Kobe who can control which player to get or whom to pick. Yeah, they are close but the Lakers management wants a championship and not some dramatic number 7 for entertainment only. Grin

Lakers doesnt need much of an offensive guy, they already got 2 of the best in their midst. Defense might really be the key and when we talk about defense Iggy had made a lot of defensive winning moments.

I would agree on that brony thing that only Kobe can control which play to get or pick. They really need Iggy on the team to be get some more defensive tactics along their side. Hope they can read this thread lmao.

I have a feeling that Lakers will get Iggy. Grin

. Iggy is a good addition to the team specially in defense and clutch plays. And it will be good to see how Iggy will shutdown either Klay (once he played and recovered from injury) or even to some extend Curry, his former team mates. Grin

Does Lakers have the eye on Iggy? If that's so then they would be the most formidable team this season. Offense and defense wise, the Lakers would be at the edge if they can bring Iggy to join their team.

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No chance for the Raptors now, and he could retire with the hawks I guess.

This guy also set a record as well - Vince Carter returning to Atlanta Hawks for record-setting 22nd NBA season

I was searching how much he will receive for this contract but could not find, anyone?

Base on this site --> https://www.basketball-reference.com/contracts/ATL.html

He'll receive around $2.3M.

That's still a reasonable amount for a veteran who does not have to play a lot of minutes, it's most likely his popularity is getting paid for, and I'm pretty sure that investment will have a good ROI since he could attract the crowd. He is just an intelligent player to last that long season in the NBA and he has really improve his 3 point shooting and he can step up whenever he is called for the team to help.

Yes, still millions and for someone who has his prime past that amount is considerably good.

If we can just get to the back where he is always surprising us with each of his game, well those days are gone but hoping the best for him on this season.

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