Melo could join the Heat if LBJ/Wade/Bosh & Melo all sign for $14Mill

[Illuminati]

Frank Isola @FisolaNYDN
According to @stevekylerNBA Carmelo could join Miami if LeBron, Wade, Bosh & Melo all sign for $14 million. That is the Heat media's dream.

Couple of things; Carmelo has said repeatedly that LeBron was "smart" for joining Wade & Bosh. Also, never ever underestimate Pat Riley.

So James Dolan still has Pat Riley to worry about...and irate Knick fans (yes, that is redundant) send your hate mail to @stevekylerNBA

Make it happen Pat.

[Wang Zhi Zhi]

dont know if want

[Wang Zhi Zhi]

hearing kobetards and durant stans cry even more would be hilarious though

[Black and White]

Sure if Melo wants to be a spot up shooter

[inclinerator]

nty

[SamuraiSWISH]

Make it happen Pat.
"We need even more help"

Yall should just roll Team USA or the Eastern Conference All Stars out there essentially.

Never mind the fact you're in the worst conference in basketball, and just guarantee more championships the easiest way possible by stacking the decks higher.

#truecompetitors

[Illuminati]

Sure if Melo wants to be a spot up shooter

Lol? It's what he's best at. So why not.

[KendrickPerkins]

:roll: :roll:

Pathetic.

[Black and White]

Lol? It's what he's best at. So why not.

No he is best when the ball is in his hands and he is creating shots, he wouldn't succeed with a ball dominant player like LeBron hogginh possesions

[ImKobe]

I could see this happening. No way is Chris Bosh worth over 12 mil anyways, Wade shouldn't get over 12 mil either due to his health, Lebron will prob get like 16-18 a yr and they'll have enough room to sign Melo as well.

But I don't know how much Melo cares about money, he'd make like 3 times less if he signed with the Heat.

[FrobeShaw]

No he is best when the ball is in his hands and he is creating shots, he wouldn't succeed with a ball dominant player like LeBron hogginh possesions

because he succeeds so much hogging the ball himself...

[inclinerator]

No he is best when the ball is in his hands and he is creating shots, he wouldn't succeed with a ball dominant player like LeBron hogginh possesions
did u watch the allstar game yesterday? how about the olympics

[Illuminati]

No he is best when the ball is in his hands and he is creating shots, he wouldn't succeed with a ball dominant player like LeBron hogginh possesions

I'm pretty sure Melo would rather be winning rings as a spot up shooter than losing in the first round creating shots.

[navy]

No he is best when the ball is in his hands and he is creating shots, he wouldn't succeed with a ball dominant player like LeBron hogginh possesions
No, he is a spot up shooter. That iso shit never got him anywhere.

[IncarceratedBob]

Still won't be good enough to beat the Lakers

Irving
Bryant
Wiggins
Love
Sacre

[christian1923]

That's rape

Chalmers
Wade
Lebron
Melo
Bosh

I quit

[ImKobe]

did u watch the allstar game yesterday? how about the olympics

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9vtc8Eq8q1rwhmdho1_250.gif

[AnaheimLakers24]

this only tells me that cheat fans never had faith in bran. needs more help

[Trollsmasher]

Melo spotting up for LeBron:bowdown:

This would only make sense if Wade retired though. Too stacked otherwise and if I were Silver I would pull basketball reasons. Less parity is the last thing the East needs.

[DonDadda59]

If this shit actually happens then I'm done. Every record the Heat accomplishes should be stricken from the books. Didn't believe it when Multiple Sauces was reporting the Miami Collusion went down. But this... that's too damn much.

[Black and White]

I'm pretty sure Melo would rather be winning rings as a spot up shooter than losing in the first round creating shots.

Or, he can go to a different team and be the #1 option and he can compete, Melo doesn't need to take the Bran route and team up with superstars to win.

[buddha]

Bosh would leave the heat before he takes less money to become the 4th option, he has his rings he would go elsewhere to be a bigger part of the offense.

[FrobeShaw]

If this shit actually happens then I'm done. Every record the Heat accomplishes should be stricken from the books. Didn't believe it when Multiple Sauces was reporting the Miami Collusion went down. But this... that's too damn much.
afraid I don't follow

getting melo a championship should be seen as as a great thing, not a knock

it's melo!:oldlol:

[Black and White]

did u watch the allstar game yesterday? how about the olympics

What was Bran doing in the all-star game? Chucking up shots, Melo outplayed him, and in regards to the Olympics, you realise they had proper point guards right?

[inclinerator]

What was Bran doing in the all-star game? Chucking up shots, Melo outplayed him, and in regards to the Olympics, you realise they had proper point guards right?
melo was spotting up on those 3s yesterday and bran was the main facilitator in the olympics

[SamuraiSWISH]

If this shit actually happens then I'm done. Every record the Heat accomplishes should be stricken from the books. Didn't believe it when Multiple Sauces was reporting the Miami Collusion went down. But this... that's too damn much.
Seriously. This era's superstar level of competitiveness would be in serious jeopardy. The super team stuff is already suspect as hell. If my Bulls aren't in it, it makes rooting for the OKC Thunder more worth while. At least they were put together organically, and their superstar seems to be competitive, wanting to actually beat his contemporaries.

[TylerOO]

Drop Wade. Bosh/Bron/Melo and sign a decent big and its a wrap

[jimmy77x]

Now all of a sudden these no life lebron d!ckriders love melo. Interesting..

[FrobeShaw]

Seriously. This era's superstar level of competitiveness would be in serious jeopardy. The super team stuff is already suspect as hell. If my Bulls aren't in it, it makes rooting for the OKC Thunder more worth while. At least they were put together organically, and their superstar seems to be competitive, wanting to actually beat his contemporaries.
super teams have roamed and dominated the nba landscape since forever

the problem people seem to have is with "colluding" which is really silly

[Black and White]

melo was spotting up on those 3s yesterday and bran was the main facilitator in the olympics

They had CP3 too, lets not act like the way they play in the Olympics would resemble what Bran does on the heat, you are telling me Bran would sacrifice his stats playing for the Heat to accomodate Melo?

[navy]

If the Thunder dont win in the next 2-3 years, Durant is going to Houston. Westbrook and Love to the Lakers :bowdown:

The league would implode.

[SamuraiSWISH]

the problem people seem to have is with "colluding" which is really silly
Yes, the colluding is very silly. Childish even. Lacks competitive spirit when the best players the league have to offer are all trying to play together in stead of lead their respective teams over the other's team.

[DonDadda59]

Seriously. This era's superstar level of competitiveness would be in serious jeopardy. The super team stuff is already suspect as hell. If my Bulls aren't in it, it makes rooting for the OKC Thunder more worth while. At least they were put together organically, and their superstar seems to be competitive, wanting to actually beat his contemporaries.

This. Been saying it for a while now, the spirit of competition in the NBA is completely dead. Everyone is buddy-buddy now and instead of wanting to destroy the comp and prove they are the best... they just wanna hang out with their frenz and have a good time :facepalm

Durant seems to be the last real baller alive. God speed in the playoffs, Slim. Only he can save us now (of course Bron losing in the Finals/playoffs again only means he'll stack the deck even more :rolleyes: ).

[EricGordon23]

NBA would never let that happen! Basketball reasons would stop it.

[FrobeShaw]

Yes, the colluding is very silly. Childish even. Lacks competitive spirit when the best players the league have to offer are all trying to play together in stead of lead their respective teams over the other's team.
there is no such thing as colluding

the owners made everything possible

superstars always ran shit and together too

what difference does it make if the end result is the same? superstars playing together

[Black and White]

there is no such thing as colluding

the owners made everything possible

superstars always ran shit and together too

what difference does it make if the end result is the same? superstars playing together

Bran was the one that forced the S & T, isn't that what happened?

[gts]

If Lebron took another paycut to clear room for melo...

His legacy would be crap

[TheMarkMadsen]

No, he is a spot up shooter. That iso shit never got him anywhere.


got him farther than Cp3

[Real Men Wear Green]

Wouldn't they have to renounce the rest of the roster? And how can they not include Darko?

[CeltsGarlic]

4 top 5 pick from 2003 draft reuniting. kinda cool.

[Black and White]

No, he is a spot up shooter. That iso shit never got him anywhere.

You do realise he is a more skilled offensive player than Bran right?

[PAOK]

4 top 5 pick from 2003 draft reuniting. kinda cool.

they can get darko as well, for the lulz :lol :lol

[TylerOO]

Never underestimate The Godfajaaaa

[Marlo_Stanfield]

aint gonna happen:coleman:

[DonDadda59]

aint gonna happen:coleman:

I said the same thing about the Bronze-Whistle-RuPaul tandem when it was in the rumor mill a day or 2 before the decision. Never gonna happen. Impossible. Broussard went on ESPN with his multiple sauces schtick and I was sitting there thinking 'no way in hell Bron does something that cowardly'.

Life Lesson: Never underestimate what a mental midget will do to get to the top.

Wouldn't be surprised if he spent the whole all star weekend poisoning Melo's mind with whispers of gold and glory. I know he was oggling young Kyrie Irving like he was plump Christmas ham.

Dude's an all star predator.

[SamuraiSWISH]

Dude's an all star predator.
Not in the way which he should be.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

I said the same thing about the Bronze-Whistle-RuPaul tandem when it was in the rumor mill a day or 2 before the decision. Never gonna happen. Impossible. Broussard went on ESPN with his multiple sauces schtick and I was sitting there thinking 'no way in hell Bron does something that cowardly'.

Life Lesson: Never underestimate what a mental midget will do to get to the top.

Wouldn't be surprised if he spent the whole all star weekend poisoning Melo's mind with whispers of gold and glory. I know he was oggling young Kyrie Irving like he was plump Christmas ham.

Dude's an all star predator.
are u freakin retarded or something??:biggums: :biggums: the HEAT in their first season were the BIG three and a pile of shit.
now they are slightly better but old as fck and injured.
there are at least two teams now that are EASILY more stacked.
after 7 years LeBron deserved a team were he didnt need a 30 points triple double every game to survive a playoff round:facepalm :facepalm

[SamuraiSWISH]

are u freakin retarded or something??:biggums: :biggums: the HEAT in their first season were the BIG three and a pile of shit.
now they are slightly better but old as fck and injured.
there are at least two teams now that are EASILY more stacked.
after 7 years LeBron deserved a team were he didnt need a 30 points triple double every game to survive a playoff round:facepalm :facepalm
Someone's flustered. Temper tantrum.

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Someone's flustered. Temper tantrum.

:roll: :roll: :roll:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/Firass/orly.gif

[Black and White]

are u freakin retarded or something??:biggums: :biggums: the HEAT in their first season were the BIG three and a pile of shit.
now they are slightly better but old as fck and injured.
there are at least two teams now that are EASILY more stacked.
after 7 years LeBron deserved a team were he didnt need a 30 points triple double every game to survive a playoff round:facepalm :facepalm

So LeBron still doesn't have enough help??

So delusional

[DonDadda59]

Not in the way which he should be.

The league needs to have an intervention with this guy...

Bronze...

http://hollywoodrevue.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/chris-hansen.jpg



are u freakin retarded or something?? the HEAT in their first season were the BIG three and a pile of shit.
now they are slightly better but old as fck and injured.
there are at least two teams now that are EASILY more stacked.
after 7 years LeBron deserved a team were he didnt need a 30 points triple double every game to survive a playoff round

So... Lebron needs more help? And the only 'pile of shit' in 2011 was Bronze's performance in the finals, cost Wade his second MVP.

So 3 superstars isn't enough... he needs the entire top 5 picks from the '03 draft to do what... deal with Paul George, or Durant, or an ancient Spurs team again?

Shit is pathetic.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

So LeBron still doesn't have enough help??

So delusional
i never said that but your delusional mind probably made you see things again.
i said he deserved to get some help and it was in no way cowardly to form the Big 3.:biggums:
now if they would sign Melo and Wade wouldnt retire/ be traded it would be really cowardly:coleman:

[Black and White]

i never said that but your delusional mind probably made you see things again.
i said he deserved to get some help and it was in no way cowardly to form the Big 3.:biggums:
now if they would sign Melo and Wade wouldnt retire/ be traded it would be really cowardly:coleman:

No one is entitled to superstar help tho. Sometimes thats the way it is. You have to play through it sometimes, signing with another superstar in your conference is pretty cowardly

[guy]

I don't think it'll happen. First of all, back in 2010 I don't think Lebron and Bosh would've taken the paycuts they took if they already had championships, so I don't think they'll take the same paycut this time around. I also don't think Wade would've taken the paycut he took and knowingly take a backseat to Lebron if he felt he still had a good amount of prime left and that his body wasn't going to break down unlike Melo right now who I think still feels he could still be the best player on a championship team and still has alot of career left. And I especially don't think Bosh is willing to take a paycut to play possibly the 4th option.

Maybe another big 3 could happen with Lebron/Melo/Wade or Lebron/Melo/Bosh. I could see Wade retire after this season cause of his injuries (he has nerve issues, which sound serious). I could also see Bosh just try to go somewhere else to get paid and feel more appreciated.

I don't see it happening. I see Melo leaving, but not to Miami. Of course, I didn't think 2010 would've turned out the way it did either. If it does happen, then the NBA sucks.

[ForeverHeat]

Lol noone gives a f*ck if a team is stacked. Your legacy wont be affected one bit. The success a team has will echo through history, not the way they got together. Everyone was kissing Bill Russells a** last night and not one person thought to mention that he had by far the best team and the only real threat was Wilt. As things stand Melo will go down a overrated chucker. Joining Bron might get him some short term hate but he will gain a lot in the long term. You think Lebron Bosh and Wade regret what they did? You think they would change it if they could go back? Hell no. No one cares what basement dwelling neckbeards like DonDadda take the time to write online between episodes of My Little Pony. What matters is the results and the legacy. A legacy isn't shaped by public opinion. It is public opinion that is shaped by legacy which is in turn shaped by success.

[red1]

I said the same thing about the Bronze-Whistle-RuPaul tandem when it was in the rumor mill a day or 2 before the decision. Never gonna happen. Impossible. Broussard went on ESPN with his multiple sauces schtick and I was sitting there thinking 'no way in hell Bron does something that cowardly'.

Life Lesson: Never underestimate what a mental midget will do to get to the top.

Wouldn't be surprised if he spent the whole all star weekend poisoning Melo's mind with whispers of gold and glory. I know he was oggling young Kyrie Irving like he was plump Christmas ham.

Dude's an all star predator.
:roll:

[LONGTIME]

This. Been saying it for a while now, the spirit of competition in the NBA is completely dead. Everyone is buddy-buddy now and instead of wanting to destroy the comp and prove they are the best... they just wanna hang out with their frenz and have a good time :facepalm

Durant seems to be the last real baller alive. God speed in the playoffs, Slim. Only he can save us now (of course Bron losing in the Finals/playoffs again only means he'll stack the deck even more :rolleyes: ).

:biggums: Did Westbrook die?

[Marv_Albert]

Still won't be good enough to beat the Lakers

Irving
Bryant
Wiggins
Love
Sacre

I've heard this before......

[sc19]

Melo was the best spot up shooter in the All Star games. Great role for him.

[MMM]

:biggums: Did Westbrook die?

Sort of
Unfortunately

[leMVP]

He would be a good replacement for Ray, off the bench.

Man, i wish the Heat also gets Drako, the top 5 of 2003 draft playing together would be godly plan by Pat -the Godfather- Riely.

[sfballa13]

If Riley is smart he doesnt sign Wade for more than 6-7M or trades him for another SG.

Says hey Dwayne thanks for the championships but you are a shell of your former self either you take a gigantic pay cut or we will trade you.

If he takes the cut Riley then can throw that money at Lance Stephenson and convince Melo, Bosh, Bron to take pay cuts to form a juggernaut in Miami.

Chalmers / Cole
Stephenson / Wade
Bron / Beasley
Melo / Haslem
Bosh / Anderson

Wade is finished. He already has missed 14 games this year and will be even more injury prone next year

[sportsfan76]

there is no such thing as colluding

the owners made everything possible

superstars always ran shit and together too

what difference does it make if the end result is the same? superstars playing together


what the f*ck are you 9 years old?

[Flash31]

Bosh would leave the heat before he takes less money to become the 4th option, he has his rings he would go elsewhere to be a bigger part of the offense.


No No he wouldnt
He said so himself.He gave up being the man and getting touches to whatever his role requires to Win a Championship.


And who ever say,oh I got enough rings.I want to win as the Man.

Bosh is never gonna be a goat,but he can be one of the goat winners.

[longtime lurker]

People say that Lakers and New York fans are shameless when it comes to getting players, but the Heat fans already have the most stacked team in the league and honestly want another top 10 player! BTW this is an absolute pipe dream. Wade's not opting out and good luck trying to convince 3 superstars to take a paycut to 14 million......

[MVBallin2K]

If this goes down and is allowed then it's ridiculous after the owners cried about the CP3 trade to the Lakers and parity. In principle, this is the exact same thing and wouldn't be vetoed.

I get that that the NBA owned the Hornets at the time but that's not the issue. The issue is that you set one precedent, then allow another to occur that causes the same thing you were supposedly trying to avoid for basketball reasons. The NBA itself would look terrible allowing this to happen and cause an already weak Eastern conference full of tanking teams to continue to do worse.

[Rose'sACL]

LoL@ people hating heat based on a rumor. One of the main haters is a celtics fan. lakers would clearly have a big lead in number if rings of you are hating heat for wanting to get more talent.
More than half of celtics' rings came in one of the least balanced league. Not to mention this was in a league with around 20% blacks.

[Flash31]

Lol noone gives a f*ck if a team is stacked. Your legacy wont be affected one bit. The success a team has will echo through history, not the way they got together. Everyone was kissing Bill Russells a** last night and not one person thought to mention that he had by far the best team and the only real threat was Wilt. As things stand Melo will go down a overrated chucker. Joining Bron might get him some short term hate but he will gain a lot in the long term. You think Lebron Bosh and Wade regret what they did? You think they would change it if they could go back? Hell no. No one cares what basement dwelling neckbeards like DonDadda take the time to write online between episodes of My Little Pony. What matters is the results and the legacy. A legacy isn't shaped by public opinion. It is public opinion that is shaped by legacy which is in turn shaped by success.



What I find funny all these people going on about Stacked,Collusion,Unfair
when their favs had SuperStacked Teams
and somehow Heat is Stacked but would lose to every single
other great team.


Russell had the goat team ever,5-8 HOF Every Year,
jordan had Pippen,Rodman,Horace,Kukoc,Gervin,Kerr,Oakley
Magic had Kareem,Worthy
Kobe had Shaq,Eddie Jones,Karl Malone,Payton,Dwight,Gasol
Bird had McHale,Parish,Johnson



Carmelo by himself aint winning jack.

Russell with his ALL TIME Team won 11/13
and nobody says oh b b bu but STACKEDZ
No 11 RINGS GOAT
hell the only ONLY REASON Some people see him over Wilt and while Wilt is ignored in Goat Lists and Russell is at worst 3 is BC
11 Rings
Wilt Killed Russell in head to head matchups and
Statd yet in end 11>2 and the way people see it.


What would Carmelo with his current stats but no ring 10 years later be?
What would Melo with Multiple rings and drop in stats but huge increase in efficiency be?


NOBODY besides haters,trolls,stans give two craps about STACKeDZ.

Heat gets another all star-AWESOME.

hell I didnt see this whining when Celtics had 4 All STARS,
when Lakers got Nash,Kobe,MWP,Gasol,Howard
or BKN with Deron,Joe Johnson,Pierce,Garnett,Brook 5 All Stars-WTF?


Quit Hating just bc Its not your Team

[longtime lurker]

If this goes down and is allowed then it's ridiculous after the owners cried about the CP3 trade to the Lakers and parity. In principle, this is the exact same thing and wouldn't be vetoed.

I get that that the NBA owned the Hornets at the time but that's not the issue. The issue is that you set one precedent, then allow another to occur that causes the same thing you were supposedly trying to avoid for basketball reasons. The NBA itself would look terrible allowing this to happen and cause an already weak Eastern conference full of tanking teams to continue to do worse.

If this happens this will for sure force another lockout. Good bye to max contracts

[Rose'sACL]

What I find funny all these people going on about Stacked,Collusion,Unfair
when their favs had SuperStacked Teams
and somehow Heat is Stacked but would lose to every single
other great team.


Russell had the goat team ever,5-8 HOF Every Year,
jordan had Pippen,Rodman,Horace,Kukoc,Gervin,Kerr,Oakley
Magic had Kareem,Worthy
Kobe had Shaq,Eddie Jones,Karl Malone,Payton,Dwight,Gasol
Bird had McHale,Parish,Johnson



Carmelo by himself aint winning jack.

Russell with his ALL TIME Team won 11/13
and nobody says oh b b bu but STACKEDZ
No 11 RINGS GOAT
hell the only ONLY REASON Some people see him over Wilt and while Wilt is ignored in Goat Lists and Russell is at worst 3 is BC
11 Rings
Wilt Killed Russell in head to head matchups and
Statd yet in end 11>2 and the way people see it.


What would Carmelo with his current stats but no ring 10 years later be?
What would Melo with Multiple rings and drop in stats but huge increase in efficiency be?


NOBODY besides haters,trolls,stans give two craps about STACKeDZ.

Heat gets another all star-AWESOME.

hell I didnt see this whining when Celtics had 4 All STARS,
when Lakers got Nash,Kobe,MWP,Gasol,Howard
or BKN with Deron,Joe Johnson,Pierce,Garnett,Brook 5 All Stars-WTF?


Quit Hating just bc Its not your Team
these are just fans of big market teams who are salty because a small market team like heat is winning rings by signing FAs instead of draft.

[Rose'sACL]

If this happens this will for sure force another lockout. Good bye to max contracts
you must be an idiot. players taking less money would be great for owners and other players who want money will get even more of it as other teams would like to sign any available superstar.

[Flash31]

If this goes down and is allowed then it's ridiculous after the owners cried about the CP3 trade to the Lakers and parity. In principle, this is the exact same thing and wouldn't be vetoed.

I get that that the NBA owned the Hornets at the time but that's not the issue. The issue is that you set one precedent, then allow another to occur that causes the same thing you were supposedly trying to avoid for basketball reasons. The NBA itself would look terrible allowing this to happen and cause an already weak Eastern conference full of tanking teams to continue to do worse.


In principle,theory,anything
It is NOT the SAME THING as the CP3 trade.

For one this would be a Free Agent Signing.
Two the League Does Not Own The Miami Heat like
the New Orleans Hornets,Micky Arrison Owns the Heat.


3 Im damn sure if your team could get another all star
Itll be perfectly fine for you.

Everybodx gets hated on for being me first players and only caring about stats
and people praise teamwork,sacrifice,paycuts,trying to win a championship
but when its the heat its the total opposite aWTF?

Bunch of extreme hypocritical,jealous Haters

[MVBallin2K]

What I find funny all these people going on about Stacked,Collusion,Unfair
when their favs had SuperStacked Teams
and somehow Heat is Stacked but would lose to every single
other great team.


Russell had the goat team ever,5-8 HOF Every Year,
jordan had Pippen,Rodman,Horace,Kukoc,Gervin,Kerr,Oakley
Magic had Kareem,Worthy
Kobe had Shaq,Eddie Jones,Karl Malone,Payton,Dwight,Gasol
Bird had McHale,Parish,Johnson



Carmelo by himself aint winning jack.

Russell with his ALL TIME Team won 11/13
and nobody says oh b b bu but STACKEDZ
No 11 RINGS GOAT
hell the only ONLY REASON Some people see him over Wilt and while Wilt is ignored in Goat Lists and Russell is at worst 3 is BC
11 Rings
Wilt Killed Russell in head to head matchups and
Statd yet in end 11>2 and the way people see it.


What would Carmelo with his current stats but no ring 10 years later be?
What would Melo with Multiple rings and drop in stats but huge increase in efficiency be?


NOBODY besides haters,trolls,stans give two craps about STACKeDZ.

Heat gets another all star-AWESOME.

hell I didnt see this whining when Celtics had 4 All STARS,
when Lakers got Nash,Kobe,MWP,Gasol,Howard
or BKN with Deron,Joe Johnson,Pierce,Garnett,Brook 5 All Stars-WTF?


Quit Hating just bc Its not your Team


The thing is that the majority of those guys were past their prime. I mean...you're seriously using end of their career Pierce and Garnett as a talking point for a team with guys barely in their 30's? Wade is the only one close to done for the Heat at this point and even Wade with bad knees is still better than a lot of the league.

I'm not even sure this would be a good thing for the Heat. Anytime you get a lot of talent like that together it becomes very hard for them to co-exist for a while. 2004 Lakers, 2012 Lakers and the early part of this years Nets go to show that. Main issue here is really just why even have so many teams in the league if most of these guys want to play together? Just compact the league to the best players on a set number of teams.

[MVBallin2K]

In principle,theory,anything
It is NOT the SAME THING as the CP3 trade.

For one this would be a Free Agent Signing.
Two the League Does Not Own The Miami Heat like
the New Orleans Hornets,Micky Arrison Owns the Heat.


3 Im damn sure if your team could get another all star
Itll be perfectly fine for you.

Everybodx gets hated on for being me first players and only caring about stats
and people praise teamwork,sacrifice,paycuts,trying to win a championship
but when its the heat its the total opposite aWTF?

Bunch of extreme hypocritical,jealous Haters



I'm not even hating...my team is the Lakers. We're not exactly set for the Playoffs or even with a certain future at this point so it's not like I'm worried that they're going to face this unstoppable force.

If the Heat do this then that's like you said, a fair thing for them to do. But again like I said, what's the point in having so many teams in a league where everyone wants to play together? This is more a league issue on my end then hating on the Heat. I've never hated on the Heat unlike others because I know that they're one of the best teams in the league but it's the example this sets that's the issue. It's all hypothetical anyhow.

[Flash31]

If this happens this will for sure force another lockout. Good bye to max contracts

The Heat didnt force or make a big 3 by taking max

They All Took Paycuts.They sacrificed for the team.

This has absolutely Nothing to fo with Players getting max contracts especially when you have gms giving 10-15 million dollars a year for at best fringe all stars or gor every big man who gets 10,8.


Two Caremelo and any other can get max contracts wherever a team can afford it
but for those teams that cant,same with any other either a trade or a paycut.

The Big 3 took paycuts and so did their teammates,same with San Antonio,
on opposite side
Harden wanted max and left over 6 million Total,
Kobe wanted Max and killed Lakers cap,Amare and Carmelo,Chandler all Took Full Max instead of paycuts and being able to field a better more complete team,
Chicago screwed itself,Mem gave 18 mill to Rudy and Mayo wanted to be paid huge,Atl killed itsel guving 20 mill to JJ,then max to Josh Smith,then paying Al qnd Teague.



Has nothing to do with max but players going for max instead of team and gms handing out big contracts left and right.

[NumberSix]

They had CP3 too, lets not act like the way they play in the Olympics would resemble what Bran does on the heat, you are telling me Bran would sacrifice his stats playing for the Heat to accomodate Melo?
Jesus Christ, how fcuking stupid are you?:facepalm

He's saying that Melo is a much more efficient player when he playing off a facilitator than when he's creating for himself. Stop focusing on "Bran". That's not even what he's talking about, tool.

[Black and White]

Jesus Christ, how fcuking stupid are you?:facepalm

He's saying that Melo is a much more efficient player when he playing off a facilitator than when he's creating for himself. Stop focusing on "Bran". That's not even what he's talking about, tool.

Not doubt Melo is great off-ball, and he is a deadly shooter, but he also requires the ball in his hands too, not to mention he will WANT the ball at key moments as well, I am not too sure that they could co-exist with Bosh/Wade etc on the roster, if Wade left then its a different story.

[Rose'sACL]

I'm not even hating...my team is the Lakers. We're not exactly set for the Playoffs or even with a certain future at this point so it's not like I'm worried that they're going to face this unstoppable force.

If the Heat do this then that's like you said, a fair thing for them to do. But again like I said, what's the point in having so many teams in a league where everyone wants to play together? This is more a league issue on my end then hating on the Heat. I've never hated on the Heat unlike others because I know that they're one of the best teams in the league but it's the example this sets that's the issue. It's all hypothetical anyhow.
i hope you realize that this is the direct result of superstars and big market teams like lakers and celtics.
Russel is overrated so much among all timers for winning on easily the most stacked team of all time. Most of Jordan's titles(the second 3peat) came on a team which was way more stacked than any team during that time.
players know that people forget these kinds of things. lebron is clearly earning more now even after "the decision" and the 2011 choke.
Dirk would be called a failure if he didn't win a title. Barkley is already in that class and many more. KG, Allen and pierce didn't have a problem sharing the spotlight. No team in the east was getting through a healthy celtics till 2012 at least. blame celtics for making this happen.

[Rose'sACL]

Not doubt Melo is great off-ball, and he is a deadly shooter, but he also requires the ball in his hands too, not to mention he will WANT the ball at key moments as well, I am not too sure that they could co-exist with Bosh/Wade etc on the roster, if Wade left then its a different story.
then why do you have a problem? wouldn't it be an achievement for them to win together if what you are saying is true?

[JT123]

They had CP3 too, lets not act like the way they play in the Olympics would resemble what Bran does on the heat, you are telling me Bran would sacrifice his stats playing for the Heat to accomodate Melo?
:facepalm Does anyone actually believe Lebron is ball dominant because he wants to be? Lebron dominates the ball because he is the ONLY player on the team capable of running an offense. Who else is going to do it, broken down Wade? :rolleyes: Chalmers and Cole are nothing more than spot up shooters. Lebron would love to have fewer responsibilities. If he cared about stats he would never have left Cleveland. :hammerhead: Bron only wants to win, and let's be honest, Wade and Bosh haven't lived up to their ends of the bargain.

[Black and White]

then why do you have a problem? wouldn't it be an achievement for them to win together if what you are saying is true?

Depends, how much credit would Melo get? If he gets passed over as a "ring-chaser on LeBrons team" is that really an achievement for him?

[Black and White]

:facepalm Does anyone actually believe Lebron is ball dominant because he wants to be? Lebron dominates the ball because he is the ONLY player on the team capable of running an offense. Who else is going to do it, broken down Wade? :rolleyes: Chalmers and Cole are nothing more than spot up shooters. Lebron would love to have fewer responsibilities. If he cared about stats he would never have left Cleveland. :hammerhead: Bron only wants to win, and let's be honest, Wade and Bosh haven't lived up to their ends of the bargain.

LeBron left Cleveland because he wanted help, not because he didn't care about his stats.

[Flash31]

I'm not even hating...my team is the Lakers. We're not exactly set for the Playoffs or even with a certain future at this point so it's not like I'm worried that they're going to face this unstoppable force.

If the Heat do this then that's like you said, a fair thing for them to do. But again like I said, what's the point in having so many teams in a league where everyone wants to play together? This is more a league issue on my end then hating on the Heat. I've never hated on the Heat unlike others because I know that they're one of the best teams in the league but it's the example this sets that's the issue. It's all hypothetical anyhow.



The Heat DID NOT START.
Boston with 60s did and it continued with tandems some big 3s
then it caught mainstream fire with the 08 Celtics.
BC of those 08 Celtics came Mias Big 3.
And now teams are fielding teams to trx to beat Miami.


The players saw what happened with trying to be the man and not getting any help in LeBron and how he wadted 7 years for being loyal to the team.

Nowadays,theres way more Whos Goat?talk and it all comes down to rings.
Nobody even Mentions a Barkley,Malone,Ewing,Stockton like it matters,.

Players know with winning comes endorsements and having a Big-Team like a Boston,Miami puts so much spotlight and emphasis on them that theyll still rake in money with rings.



Kevin Garnett told LeBron he should leave and said he should
have left sooner with Min.

Players see with the way players keep getting traded,injured,crap teams,management
theyre not waiting 7 years to make something happen or waiting years for their gm to field a team--Winnings Winning,
and at the end Players are Taking Control of their Legacies.

We see it with Harden,Mayo,Gordon,Howard,Deron,Pierce,Garnett,CP3 ,
Melo,SA,MIA

People arent waiting and are making moves themselves now

[Black and White]

i hope you realize that this is the direct result of superstars and big market teams like lakers and celtics.
Russel is overrated so much among all timers for winning on easily the most stacked team of all time. Most of Jordan's titles(the second 3peat) came on a team which was way more stacked than any team during that time.
players know that people forget these kinds of things. lebron is clearly earning more now even after "the decision" and the 2011 choke.
Dirk would be called a failure if he didn't win a title. Barkley is already in that class and many more. KG, Allen and pierce didn't have a problem sharing the spotlight. No team in the east was getting through a healthy celtics till 2012 at least. blame celtics for making this happen.

You are blaming the Celtics for "the decision"?

[truhooper]

:cheers:

[JT123]

I said the same thing about the Bronze-Whistle-RuPaul tandem when it was in the rumor mill a day or 2 before the decision. Never gonna happen. Impossible. Broussard went on ESPN with his multiple sauces schtick and I was sitting there thinking 'no way in hell Bron does something that cowardly'.

Life Lesson: Never underestimate what a mental midget will do to get to the top.

Wouldn't be surprised if he spent the whole all star weekend poisoning Melo's mind with whispers of gold and glory. I know he was oggling young Kyrie Irving like he was plump Christmas ham.

Dude's an all star predator.
:roll: Someone is bitter as hell! Let me ask you this, have Wade and Bosh actually PLAYED like superstars over the Heat's last 2 playoff runs? They have been putting up role player numbers the last 2 postseasons, so what is the issue? :biggums: Yes, Lebron does need a sidekick who can play in back to backs and doesn't sit out every 3rd game. I suppose you think that is too much to ask. :rolleyes:
As for calling Bosh a superstar, that is so asinine it doesn't even deserve a response.

[Boarder Patrol]

Instant titles if they got Melo. He'd score 20 points a game on his spot ups and be their best rebounder too.

[Rose'sACL]

You are blaming the Celtics for "the decision"?
wtf are you smoking ? no way was lebron getting past a healthy celtics in cleveland. A healthy celtics team was easily the most stacked team in the east at least.
it is hard to believe but even if lebron played better in Cleveland than he did in miami but failed to win, he would be called a failure. Pretty much everyone has him in their top 10 all time now but if he played better in cleveland and still lost, he would be in top 20 may be.

[hahaitme]

PG: Bron
SG: Wade
SF: Melo
PF: Bosh
C: Oden

:lol :lol :lol

[JT123]

LeBron left Cleveland because he wanted help, not because he didn't care about his stats.
Let's be real here, Lebron was expecting Wade and Bosh to contribute much more than they actually have, which meant he was expecting his stats to drop significantly! When he first went to Miami he even said he would probably never win an MVP again, but he won them anyway because Wade and Bosh haven't lived up to the hype. Lebron has gone on record several times about having too many responsibilities on the Heat, and Melo joining the team would provide some much needed relief.

[Black and White]

wtf are you smoking ? no way was lebron getting past a healthy celtics in cleveland. A healthy celtics team was easily the most stacked team in the east at least.
it is hard to believe but even if lebron played better in Cleveland than he did in miami but failed to win, he would be called a failure. Pretty much everyone has him in their top 10 all time now but if he played better in cleveland and still lost, he would be in top 20 may be.

Sure you can say he had to put himself in a better situation to beat them, but the Celtics didn't collude, they were created through trades + their players were past their prime (except Rondo), LeBron would go down higher all time if he won a ring in Cleveland, thats a fact

[Black and White]

Let's be real here, Lebron was expecting Wade and Bosh to contribute much more than they actually have, which meant he was expecting his stats to drop significantly! When he first went to Miami he even said he would probably never win an MVP again, but he won them anyway because Wade and Bosh haven't lived up to the hype. Lebron has gone on record several times about having too many responsibilities on the Heat, and Melo joining the team would provide some much needed relief.

Before getting destroyed by injuries Wade was holding his own, you know this if you look at the 10-11 season,

Bosh has been turned into a spot up shooter

[SamuraiSWISH]

Most of Jordan's titles(the second 3peat) came on a team which was way more stacked than any team during that time.
No they weren't. Don't push revisionist history here. The late 90's Bulls were more talented than the 1st three peat, but they didn't have more talent on their team than: Pacers, Heat, Magic, Lakers, Sonics, Jazz, Rockets.

[Rose'sACL]

No they weren't. Don't push revisionist history here. The late 90's Bulls were more talented than the 1st three peat, but they didn't have more talent on their team than: Pacers, Heat, Magic, Lakers, Sonics, Jazz, Rockets.
LoL. I am not getting in any argument about jordan with you. You are a good poster when it is not about MJ. When someone doesn't call MJ a God, you call him a kid.

[SamuraiSWISH]

LoL.
Who is more stacked, the 2014 Heat or 2014 Pacers?

[NumberSix]

Depends, how much credit would Melo get? If he gets passed over as a "ring-chaser on LeBrons team" is that really an achievement for him?
Melo doesn't think the way you do. LeBron is a real life friend of his. You wouldn't want to be on a team with your friends?

Not to mention, Melo knows that LeBron doesn't even care about shooting that much. Melo will get more than enough shots.

And what do you think Melo would rather do? Win nothing, or win a ring like KG did. Who cares if he wins it without a FMVP?

[Black and White]

Melo doesn't think the way you do. LeBron is a real life friend of his. You wouldn't want to be on a team with your friends?

Not to mention, Melo knows that LeBron doesn't even care about shooting that much. Melo will get more than enough shots.

And what do you think Melo would rather do? Win nothing, or win a ring like KG did. Who cares if he wins it without a FMVP?

Didn't he say in an interview that he wanted to write his own legacy or something? Hence why he brought up the idea of taking a paycut in NY

Sure they may be friends but that doesn't mean you should team up together. Ring-chasing for a player like Melo would do him more harm than good.

[NumberSix]

Sure you can say he had to put himself in a better situation to beat them, but the Celtics didn't collude, they were created through trades + their players were past their prime (except Rondo), LeBron would go down higher all time if he won a ring in Cleveland, thats a fact
Lol. This phaggit claims to be a Celtics fan. Completely unaware of KG going to the Celtics being 1 of the shadiest back room collusions of all time.

[Black and White]

Lol. This phaggit claims to be a Celtics fan. Completely unaware of KG going to the Celtics being 1 of the shadiest back room collusions of all time.

He wanted to go to the right situation, yea, but lets not act like the Timberwolves and the Celts colluded.

[Rose'sACL]

Who is more stacked, the 2014 Heat or 2014 Pacers?
With healthy wade: heat
With current wade and battier/allen playing like last post season: pacers
Pacers are just a matchup problem really. OKC would defeat pacers in 6.
Heat would probably win against OKC in 7 though.
Heat would have to hit their 3s to win against pacers.

[Rose'sACL]

Didn't he say in an interview that he wanted to write his own legacy or something? Hence why he brought up the idea of taking a paycut in NY

Sure they may be friends but that doesn't mean you should team up together. Ring-chasing for a player like Melo would do him more harm than good.
why not? so that big market teams like lakers and celtics keep buying titles?

[JT123]

Before getting destroyed by injuries Wade was holding his own, you know this if you look at the 10-11 season,

Bosh has been turned into a spot up shooter
Even with injuries Wade should have found a way to be more effective. If Kobe could be effective with injuries then there is no reason Wade shouldn't have been. However, I will give him credit for his much improved jump shot this season.
Bosh has chosen to be a spot up shooter. He even said that he doesn't want to bang in the paint with guys who are bigger and stronger than him.

[r0drig0lac]

worst ERA ever

[Black and White]

why not? so that big market teams like lakers and celtics keep buying titles?

What have they been doing recently that involves buying titles?

TBH that idea is a little silly, just because they have good management doesn't mean you should hate on them

[JT123]

With healthy wade: heat
With current wade and battier/allen playing like last post season: pacers
Pacers are just a matchup problem really. OKC would defeat pacers in 6.
Heat would probably win against OKC in 7 though.
Heat would have to hit their 3s to win against pacers.
Thing is we all know Wade will never be healthy again, so it's obviously the Pacers who are more stacked. Miami's bench is very weak. Nothing but a bunch of old washed up AARP guys who can't even hit wide open shots.

[Rose'sACL]

What have they been doing recently that involves buying titles?

TBH that idea is a little silly, just because they have good management doesn't mean you should hate on them
so are you saying that privately owned teams that have a city/state's name just to appeal to fans should have total loyalty of players but teams have green light to do anything with the players they don't like?

[Black and White]

so are you saying that privately owned teams that have a city/state's name just to appeal to fans should have total loyalty of players but teams have green light to do anything with the players they don't like?

Are you reffering to Pierce and Garnett?? or the other moves they have made?

[HOoopCityJones]

Wow.

How can this guy be Top 4 all time when he Teamed up with his entire Draft Class?


People don't wanna call this what it is, this would be like if prime Bird and Magic teamed up on Showtime.

[Nuff Said]

Come on get these rings melo. It's enough for everyone.

[TylerOO]

A random NY reporter gives his opinion about Melo going to Miami and it turns into a LeBron shitfest. Typical ISH :lol

[DaSeba5]

Bring in Milicic as well just for shits and giggles.

[MichaelCorleone]

Get Melo, then trade him for Dragic.

Do it Riley!

[SavageMode]

PG: Bron
SG: Wade
SF: Melo
PF: Bosh
C: Oden

:lol :lol :lol
Such a beast team.

[Smoke117]

because he succeeds so much hogging the ball himself...

My thought exactly. No team will ever win anything with Carmelo Anthony as their #1 scorer.

[SavageMode]

Do it Melo. Get it done, Pat.

[DaSeba5]

Besides my team looking scary as hell, the sheer butt hurt this would cause would be hilarious to see.

[SavageMode]

Besides my team looking scary as hell, the sheer butt hurt this would cause would be hilarious to see.
:applause:

Melo would be a perfect combination with Lebron.

Melo is a beast shooter. While Lebron is a beast all-around player. It would help spread the floor and these 2 would be the new NBA duo.

PG: Lebron
SG: Wade
SF: Melo
PF: Bosh
C: Oden

Gg. Next

[MichaelCorleone]

6-peat here we come.

Can't wait to see the Kobe interview where they announce to him to breaking news.:oldlol:

[ArbitraryWater]

Not sure I want a ballstopper/blackhole on my team..

[DaSeba5]

Not sure I want a ballstopper/blackhole on my team..

Melo would be the perfect compliment to LeBron. He won't be a black hole in this offense. If he joins the Heat, he would obviously join to be the 2nd option otherwise he wouldn't come here.

[JohnFreeman]

People think this is going to happen...:biggums:

[SavageMode]

Not sure I want a ballstopper/blackhole on my team..
Lebron the King would tell Melo how to play the game right. Team Ball.

[ArbitraryWater]

Yea you guys might be right.. everybody seems to get it on when joining pat/lebron.

[JohnFreeman]

http://distilleryimage0.ak.instagram.com/1e39bca497b111e3bc241267eb1add34_8.jpg

:cry:

[DaSeba5]

http://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/317-e1387715855642.jpg%3Fw%3D266

[MichaelCorleone]

http://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/317-e1387715855642.jpg%3Fw%3D266
Modern Mt. Rushmore.

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Illuminati]

http://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/317-e1387715855642.jpg%3Fw%3D266
:eek:

[JohnFreeman]

Melo is handsome

[SavageMode]

http://distilleryimage0.ak.instagram.com/1e39bca497b111e3bc241267eb1add34_8.jpg

:cry:
Lebron posted this to his instagram the other day.

Foreshadowing.

[MichaelCorleone]

Lebron posted this to his instagram the other day.

Foreshadowing.
Recruiting.

[JohnFreeman]

Lebron posted this to his instagram the other day.

Foreshadowing.
Yeah I got it off his instagram.
Melo is handsome as f*ck in the bottom pic :eek:

[nzahir]

Still won't be good enough to beat the Lakers

Irving
Bryant
Wiggins
Love
Sacre

Uhm you know there free agents after this year...and the lakers wont have enough money to give a max to love and kyrie, unless their whole bench are min guys.

[longtime lurker]

you must be an idiot. players taking less money would be great for owners and other players who want money will get even more of it as other teams would like to sign any available superstar.



The Heat didnt force or make a big 3 by taking max

They All Took Paycuts.They sacrificed for the team.

This has absolutely Nothing to fo with Players getting max contracts especially when you have gms giving 10-15 million dollars a year for at best fringe all stars or gor every big man who gets 10,8.


Two Caremelo and any other can get max contracts wherever a team can afford it
but for those teams that cant,same with any other either a trade or a paycut.

The Big 3 took paycuts and so did their teammates,same with San Antonio,
on opposite side
Harden wanted max and left over 6 million Total,
Kobe wanted Max and killed Lakers cap,Amare and Carmelo,Chandler all Took Full Max instead of paycuts and being able to field a better more complete team,
Chicago screwed itself,Mem gave 18 mill to Rudy and Mayo wanted to be paid huge,Atl killed itsel guving 20 mill to JJ,then max to Josh Smith,then paying Al qnd Teague.



Has nothing to do with max but players going for max instead of team and gms handing out big contracts left and right.

Wrong you two dipsh!ts. If this happened unlikely as it is the owners will get rid of the max contracts and so they'll be able to pay players whatever they want. They'll also institute a hard cap and a franchise tag. Lebron isn't going to stay in Miami for 14 million a year if there's a team willing to pay him 40 million. Chris Bosh isn't playing for 14 million if there's a team willing to give him 25 and so on. But I'm sure all you stans would still continue to cry about the Lebron not having a superstacked team

[Kiddlovesnets]

Bosh would leave the heat before he takes less money to become the 4th option, he has his rings he would go elsewhere to be a bigger part of the offense.

Actually he will be at least a 3rd option still, Wade is close to washed up.

[Mass Debator]

Still missing Darko

[SamuraiSWISH]

I can't believe LeBron stans are literally wanting Melo to come join him in Miami. For starters, they've been clowning Melo the past several years. Now? They can't wait to have him, and are willingly okay with LeBron looking cowardly yet again needing even more superstar caliber help? You guys are a joke. I never would've wanted Penny, Hill, Barkley, Tim Hardaway, Karl Malone, Nique or anyone else coming over to join Jordan. I wanted him to continue to embarrass them.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

If Riley is smart he doesnt sign Wade for more than 6-7M or trades him for another SG.

Says hey Dwayne thanks for the championships but you are a shell of your former self either you take a gigantic pay cut or we will trade you.

If he takes the cut Riley then can throw that money at Lance Stephenson and convince Melo, Bosh, Bron to take pay cuts to form a juggernaut in Miami.

Chalmers / Cole
Stephenson / Wade
Bron / Beasley
Melo / Haslem
Bosh / Anderson

Wade is finished. He already has missed 14 games this year and will be even more injury prone next year
a bit stacked no??:biggums: :coleman:

[Marlo_Stanfield]

I can't believe LeBron stans are literally wanting Melo to come join him in Miami. For starters, they've been clowning Melo the past several years. Now? They can't wait to have him, and are willingly okay with LeBron looking cowardly yet again needing even more superstar caliber help? You guys are a joke. I never would've wanted Penny, Hill, Barkley, Tim Hardaway, Karl Malone, Nique or anyone else coming over to join Jordan. I wanted him to continue to embarrass them.
first of Jordans bulls were double as stacked as the HEAT and had real rim protection. no point in denying that.
yet you are still right about Melo coming to Miami.
IT would indeed be a shame if the signed Melo and kept Wade.
but if they trade Wade, what i would do, it would be totally okay to sign Melo to keep up with the insane stackness of the Thunder and the Pacers:coleman:

[BasedTom]

first of Jordans bulls were double as stacked as the HEAT and had real rim protection. no point in denying that.
yet you are still right about Melo coming to Miami.
IT would indeed be a shame if the signed Melo and kept Wade.
but if they trade Wade, what i would do, it would be totally okay to sign Melo to keep up with the insane stackness of the Thunder and the Pacers:coleman:
Trading Wade for Melo is just :facepalm

Just why :biggums:

[JohnFreeman]

It could be done. I don't think it will though

[FPJ]

Chill, noone's trading Wade for anything. Most people with different agendas seem to forget it was Wade who put together the BIG 3. He's untradeable. The only way he's gonna leave the Heat is by his choice.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Trading Wade for Melo is just :facepalm

Just why :biggums:
trade wade to some other team and sign melo if he opts out??:biggums:

[Jameerthefear]

this is pitiful if this goes down. ill stop watching the nba

[JohnFreeman]

trade wade to some other team and sign melo if he opts out??:biggums:
Wade is MIAMI HEAT. Ever heard of Wade county?

[Flash31]

I can't believe LeBron stans are literally wanting Melo to come join him in Miami. For starters, they've been clowning Melo the past several years. Now? They can't wait to have him, and are willingly okay with LeBron looking cowardly yet again needing even more superstar caliber help? You guys are a joke. I never would've wanted Penny, Hill, Barkley, Tim Hardaway, Karl Malone, Nique or anyone else coming over to join Jordan. I wanted him to continue to embarrass them.


Im not a LeBron stan but a Heat fan and if Pat Riley can sign Carmelo and keep Big 3 as well,then damn right I want to see it happen.


Man MJ,LeBron stans and extreme Heat haters are beyond stupid.

Oh hey you could get another superstar on your team---no thanks,people say we're already stacked like WTF

or Hey Melo you can win multiple championships on a potential Bill Russell level dynasty--no thanks guys Id rather chase scoring titles and be the Man constantly losing to yall.--like no WTF?


If youre a fan of a team and you Dont Want that team to get the best players possible,then you should stop calling yourself a fan in the first place and as well you DKSABB.


Oh we dont wanna be seen as ring-chasers to these haters-Who Cares
Winning is Winning

Oh what did Bill Russell go no I dont want to play with
Cousy,Jones,Havlicek,KC its not fair people will say stackedz or my rings dont mean As much--no
Did MJ go oh no dont get the goat rebounder and one of goat defenders Rodman


I bet Melo is like I should be like D Rose and not try to play with another star
or like Kobe where Im the man no matter what and whos on my team--right?

Hes gonna do what he feels is best for either his legacy or wallet

Just the sheer posibility of this happening and haters are overboard with even more Heat Hate
man the Jealousy and Hatred


Though I do find it amusing and funny not to mention beyond hypocritical that the main people bitchin about this possibility are

Celtics,Lakers,Bulls,Knicks,Mavs,Bkn fans which
come on the audacity,hypocricy,jealousy,hatred

[MichaelCorleone]

this is pitiful if this goes down. ill stop watching the nba
No you won't.:facepalm :rolleyes:

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Wade is MIAMI HEAT. Ever heard of Wade county?
i dont give a fck. nikka is done.
i would like most if Miami gets someone like Afflalo at SG and trades Chalmers and Cole for someone like Lin and Wade moves to 6th man.
if all that cant happen they might have to trade Wade

[Micku]

http://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/317-e1387715855642.jpg%3Fw%3D266

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yMZWchdP1kk/TEFoSXiVC5I/AAAAAAAABvw/Nl-yK4ecoCQ/s1600/lebronnwo.jpg

http://www.awfulannouncing.com/images/nWo.jpg

http://blacksportsonline.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Lebron-James-Photoshop11-300x231.jpg

[plowking]

If Lebron took another paycut to clear room for melo...

His legacy would be crap

Bron isn't allowed to play with good players anymore because the fans say so. :oldlol:

I could give a damn if Bron goes to New York and signs with CP3, Blake, Davis, Melo and Durant. I wouldn't like any of them, since they're the favorites, but who cares if they play together?

It seems as if all these fans that are so against this are more scared of the possible competition than the actual players. Everyone wants to be on the best team, and play with the best players.

[Sarcastic]

I want to see it happen, just because it would force the NBA to get rid of the ridiculous cap on max salaries.

If the difference is $5m to go team up, the top players will give up that money for a ring. If the difference is $20m+ in salary given up, then the top players won't do it.


The NBA's current salary rules go against capitalism, and the free market.

[MichaelCorleone]

If Lebron took another paycut to clear room for melo...

His legacy would be crap
http://www.lakersuniverse.com/pictures/2003_2004_fab_four.jpeg
http://www.nbacircle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/LA-Lakers-2012-2013-Roster.jpg

[Marlo_Stanfield]

I want to see it happen, just because it would force the NBA to get rid of the ridiculous cap on max salaries.

If the difference is $5m to go team up, the top players will give up that money for a ring. If the difference is $20m+ in salary given up, then the top players won't do it.


The NBA's current salary rules go against capitalism, and the free market.
maybe you dont know it yet but capitalism sucks:facepalm

[wally_world]

Except Wade isn't worth 14 :oldlol: More like 4

[bagelred]

I'm a Knicks fan, I kinda want this to happen. Let Lebron, Melo, Wade, and Bosh be on same team. And of course, they'd need Darko too.

[PostUpFreak]

Dragic
Wade
Bron
Melo
Bosh

GOAT Team:rockon:

[JohnFreeman]

I do miss the Melo denver, LeBron cleveland and Wade Heat era.

[MichaelCorleone]

Dragic
Wade
Bron
Melo
Bosh

GOAT Team:rockon:
Yes. 6-peat guaranteed.

[BlackVVaves]

you must be an idiot. players taking less money would be great for owners and other players who want money will get even more of it as other teams would like to sign any available superstar.

Pretty sure the players would argue that their average salaries have dipped, because teams are less eager to pay a player his value in fear of approaching the luxury tax without distributing their resources to fill the overall roster with talent.

You'll have lower tier talent complaining about the increase in 1 year deals being offered rather than multi year deals that in past years gave them more professional assurance, and even upper tier talent like LeBron saying hey, is it really fair that I have to get underpaid by probably $10 million just to want to give my organization the best chance at winning a title, when winning such title while providing the marketing opportunities I do for said franchise incrementally improves the dollar value of that franchise?

That would lead to the owners saying nah, we aren't paying you more. And then, the lockout occurs.

Everything ain't black and white, it's not owners that necessarily cause lockouts. It's the players' unwillingness to perform any longer under the current CBA that essentially does.

[BlackVVaves]

http://www.lakersuniverse.com/pictures/2003_2004_fab_four.jpeg
http://www.nbacircle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/LA-Lakers-2012-2013-Roster.jpg

You really comparing past their prime Malone, Payton, Pau, and Nash, pairing with Kobe as equally unbecoming as Bron pairing with Bosh and Melo in their primes, after joining Wade and Bosh 4 years prior? The only player in that collage worth noting is Dwight, who was self-admittedly a shell of himself after back surgery.

But, surely, that wouldn't correlate with the narrative you push around here, so by all means continue to troll on, whoever you really are behind that alt account.

[Andrei89]

You really comparing past their prime Malone, Payton, Pau, and Nash, pairing with Kobe as equally unbecoming as Bron pairing with Bosh and Melo in their primes, after joining Wade and Bosh 4 years prior? The only player in that collage worth noting is Dwight, who was self-admittedly a shell of himself after back surgery.

But, surely, that wouldn't correlate with the narrative you push around here, so by all means continue to troll on, whoever you really are behind that alt account.


Well, in all fairness.

Not trolling here or anything, but, on paper, Kobe Bryant , Dwight Howard, Steve Nash, Ron Artest ( still a great defensive player) and Pau Gasol is a much better team than the 2011 Heat.

I mean, Kobe stans said they are going to win 73 games and were all raving about another three-peat.

Cmon son.

[JohnFreeman]

Well, in all fairness.

Not trolling here or anything, but, on paper, Kobe Bryant , Dwight Howard, Steve Nash, Ron Artest ( still a great defensive player) and Pau Gasol is a much better team than the 2011 Heat.

I mean, Kobe stans said they are going to win 73 games and were all raving about another three-peat.

Cmon son.
I have to agree with this. That team is probably one of the biggest failures in NBA history.

[Andrei89]

I have to agree with this. That team is probably one of the biggest failures in NBA history.

Probably, yes.

I mean, before Kobe got injured they were 10th seed. Also, nobody is sure what caused the team to play that bad. Could have been Kobe, Howard, Nash etc.

Kobe stans are just madly angered by the fact that Kobe teaming up did not work out and continue to take it out on Lebron

:lol :lol

[MichaelCorleone]

Kobe colluded twice, and failed.....twice.

[aboss4real24]

sO now all the guys that were bashing melo

are gonna cry about him goin to da heat ?

If he was so terrible y r u so scared :lol

[plowking]

Melo is one of the best open shooters in the league. He'd be phenomenal next to Bron, as has been the case in these all star games, and the Olympics for more merit.

I've always liked his game, and would love him on the Heat.

[JohnFreeman]

Still have my Denver Melo jersey..

[secund2nun]

Ultimately Gortat could be had for less 14 mil and would make the team better than Melo would. Miami would finally have a legit post defender, rebounder, and Gortat is a decent scorer as well. Look at how good Birdman looks for Miami because he has no attention on him....and Gortat is way better it would be scary. Miami would beat Indy in 5 with Gortat. Hibbert would look like the average center he is against Miami. Gortat has out played Hibbert in most games the last few years.

Gortat/Bosh/Lebron/Wade/Cole

Miami would steam role through the NBA with that line up. No weaknesses.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Ultimately Gortat could be had for less 14 mil and would make the team better than Melo would. Miami would finally have a legit post defender, rebounder, and Gortat is a decent scorer as well. Look at how good Birdman looks for Miami because he has no attention on him....and Gortat is way better it would be scary. Miami would beat Indy in 5 with Gortat. Hibbert would look like the average center he is against Miami. Gortat has out played Hibbert in most games the last few years.

Gortat/Bosh/Lebron/Wade/Cole

Miami would steam role through the NBA with that line up. No weaknesses.
Would love having Gortat way more than having Melo.
If Wade retires than get Melo and a decent big men defender:applause:

[PostUpFreak]

Ultimately Gortat could be had for less 14 mil and would make the team better than Melo would. Miami would finally have a legit post defender, rebounder, and Gortat is a decent scorer as well. Look at how good Birdman looks for Miami because he has no attention on him....and Gortat is way better it would be scary. Miami would beat Indy in 5 with Gortat. Hibbert would look like the average center he is against Miami. Gortat has out played Hibbert in most games the last few years.

Gortat/Bosh/Lebron/Wade/Cole

Miami would steam role through the NBA with that line up. No weaknesses.
i think they

[Nash]

Lebron should bring Melo with him back to Cleveland. Help a brother out with a ring. I've always wanted to see Melo succeed with Lebron.


Kyrie
Waiters
Lebron
Melo
Varejao

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Lebron should bring Melo with him back to Cleveland. Help a brother out with a ring. I've always wanted to see Melo succeed with Lebron.


Kyrie
Waiters
Lebron
Melo
Varejao
:applause: :applause:

[plowking]

[QUOTE=PostUpFreak]i think they

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Gortat is athletic as they come. Hes essentially the perfect center for small ball, despite not being small.
:applause: :applause:
Gortat is MAD underrated and hes not only a capable defender but hes freaking skilled too

[houston]

Melo would destroy the heat cheminstry

[DMV2]

Well, in all fairness.

Not trolling here or anything, but, on paper, Kobe Bryant , Dwight Howard, Steve Nash, Ron Artest ( still a great defensive player) and Pau Gasol is a much better team than the 2011 Heat.

I mean, Kobe stans said they are going to win 73 games and were all raving about another three-peat.

Cmon son.
One of the rare situations where a good head coach was needed. I'm not saying Phil Jackson or Larry Brown would have made them a championship them but a good coach would have helped them a lot.

They've probably finish somewhere at #4#5 instead of sneaking into the playoffs.

[Derka]

Player's union would go ape shit at four guys undervaluing themselves like this.

Too much overlap at the 3/4 positions, plus these guys aren't getting any younger.

[TMT]

Can't believe this is even a thread.

[Solefade]

why are people mad that melo wants to join the heat? and how is that bron's fault? lol

[TMT]

why are people mad that melo wants to join the heat? and how is that bron's fault? lol

Haven't gone through the thread, but was there even a quote to support this theory? I see the Clippers being a much more likely option for Melo.

Also, this furthers ruins parity in the league. Which should be one of Adam Silver's new found goals to restore.

[Illuminati]

sO now all the guys that were bashing melo

are gonna cry about him goin to da heat ?

If he was so terrible y r u so scared :lol

Dat pink text doe.

[FrobeShaw]

Haven't gone through the thread, but was there even a quote to support this theory? I see the Clippers being a much more likely option for Melo.

Also, this furthers ruins parity in the league. Which should be one of Adam Silver's new found goals to restore.
what parity?

80s - lakers/celtics trading titles
90s - bulls bulls bulls
00s - lakers/spurs trading titles

what parity?

[Rose'sACL]

what parity?

80s - lakers/celtics trading titles
90s - bulls bulls bulls
00s - lakers/spurs trading titles

what parity?
This.

[Prometheus]

This thread :facepalm

[DonDadda59]

ATTN: Anyone with photoshop skills, I have a request for this thread.

Please put lelbron's face on Ketchum, Kyrie Irving's face on pikachu:

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/09/09/article-2415853-002CD0A400000258-494_634x490.jpg

And put that sleeping melo head on my nigguh snorlax:

http://dooseoblove.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/snorlax.gif

place that shit somewhere in the foreground of the original pic.

Will rep once the bossman brings it back. In the mean time as payment, I'll dance at your wedding :cheers:

[Demitri98]

Sign Darko for the hell of it. Team 2003.

Wade
Lebron
Melo
Bosh
Darko

Imagine if they all were on the same team from day 1.

[TMT]

what parity?

80s - lakers/celtics trading titles
90s - bulls bulls bulls
00s - lakers/spurs trading titles

what parity?

Parity, at least in the modern day NBA, is where there are more than 4 or 5 teams that can win the title every year. Since the Heat came together the chance of an outside team (underdog) being able to make deep runs has nearly vanished. It's all about those couple of teams with enough star power to make it happen now.

I realize the 80's and 90's were a different story, but even if you look as recently as a half decade before the LBJ/Bosh/Wade collab there were a lot more teams in the hunt then there are now.

[Uncle Drew]

sO now all the guys that were bashing melo

are gonna cry about him goin to da heat ?

If he was so terrible y r u so scared :lol
Fresh Kid :facepalm

[EnoughSaid]

what parity?

80s - lakers/celtics trading titles
90s - bulls bulls bulls
00s - lakers/spurs trading titles

what parity?

Since 1991, only 8 teams have won the title. Bulls, Rockets, Spurs, Lakers, Pistons, Celtics, Mavericks, and the Heat.

Bulls - 6
Lakers - 5
Spurs - 4
Heat - 3
Rockets - 2
Pistons, Celtics and Mavericks - 1 each

This decade might be all Heat/Pacers/Thunder. You will never have a 5 year span with a different champion each year. Not going to happen. It's very difficult to build a championship pedigree, and a lot of things have to go right for a team to do it.

[MavsSuperFan]

Honestly how can anyone be fans of melo or lebron after this?

I am glad dirk was never so desperate that he ran to duncan or kobe.

Can you imagine what would have happened to the nba if magic or bird and decided to team up to make winning easier?

[TMT]

Honestly how can anyone be fans of melo or lebron after this?

I am glad dirk was never so desperate that he ran to duncan or kobe.

Can you imagine what would have happened to the nba if magic or bird and decided to team up to make winning easier?

For some reason it has become widely accepted within this new generation of NBA fans. It began to a lesser degree with the Boston Celtics big 3 who joined together in 2007, but this was three guys at the tail end of their careers who had been rather unsuccessful on their own. The Heat were three stars in their primes which is a completely different situation. Now talk of Melo joining as well, as if they need the additional help? It disgusts me.

[r15mohd]

Im not a LeBron stan but a Heat fan and if Pat Riley can sign Carmelo and keep Big 3 as well,then damn right I want to see it happen.


Man MJ,LeBron stans and extreme Heat haters are beyond stupid.

Oh hey you could get another superstar on your team---no thanks,people say we're already stacked like WTF

or Hey Melo you can win multiple championships on a potential Bill Russell level dynasty--no thanks guys Id rather chase scoring titles and be the Man constantly losing to yall.--like no WTF?


If youre a fan of a team and you Dont Want that team to get the best players possible,then you should stop calling yourself a fan in the first place and as well you DKSABB.


Oh we dont wanna be seen as ring-chasers to these haters-Who Cares
Winning is Winning

Oh what did Bill Russell go no I dont want to play with
Cousy,Jones,Havlicek,KC its not fair people will say stackedz or my rings dont mean As much--no
Did MJ go oh no dont get the goat rebounder and one of goat defenders Rodman


I bet Melo is like I should be like D Rose and not try to play with another star
or like Kobe where Im the man no matter what and whos on my team--right?

Hes gonna do what he feels is best for either his legacy or wallet

Just the sheer posibility of this happening and haters are overboard with even more Heat Hate
man the Jealousy and Hatred


Though I do find it amusing and funny not to mention beyond hypocritical that the main people bitchin about this possibility are

Celtics,Lakers,Bulls,Knicks,Mavs,Bkn fans which
come on the audacity,hypocricy,jealousy,hatred


you

[BasedTom]

I'd be okay with it because
1. Seeing Knicks fans react and go apeshit
2. Dolan deserves it
3. NBA gets more attention (similar to the Decision aftermath)
4. Get Darko and it's Team 2003
5. Pity for Melo

But it's never going to happen, so this is just fun speculation. And IMO the league is better when there's more rivalries, teams contending, and big matchups

[GoRapz]

I'd like to see this happen just to see the reaction of Knicks fans. Then they could hype up Hardaway JR as their next savior :bowdown: :lol

[BoutPractice]

Parity, at least in the modern day NBA, is where there are more than 4 or 5 teams that can win the title every year.
There are at the very least 5 real contenders this year: wherever you specifically stand on who will make it, Miami, OKC, Indiana, San Antonio, Houston, Los Angeles and Portland have all been mentioned as having a shot. (Brooklyn, New York, Golden State and Memphis were supposed to be contenders at the beginning of the year too)

[Lebron23]

Miami don't need him. No disrespect to Melo, but I rather see them sign a healthy starting center.