Melo to bring Pau onboard?

[smoovegittar]

Carmelo Anthony is still on his own free agency tour, but he asked for fellow free agent Pau Gasol

[STATUTORY]

that's good fit for a beta like Pau

lala can help pau with his women issues during half times

[Rekindled]

Knicks only have the MMLE , good luck convincing Pau to take 3m per year..

[smoovegittar]

Gasol, 33, is seen as most likely to land in Chicago or Oklahoma City. However, while Gasol is seeking $10 million annually, he may be willing to take the $5.3 million midlevel exception if the right circumstance presents itself.

While Anthony has had meetings with the Bulls, Rockets, and Lakers, the Knicks are confident they

[Milbuck]

That's not happening.

Melo's full max at 130/5 would mean Pau would have to sign for the MMLE, at around 3.5/year. And on top of that he'll be going into an awful team?

Anyways, it's been reported that Chicago and OKC are the frontrunners for Pau.

[Thunderfan86]

[QUOTE=smoovegittar]Carmelo Anthony is still on his own free agency tour, but he asked for fellow free agent Pau Gasol

[smoovegittar]

That's not happening.

Melo's full max at 130/5 would mean Pau would have to sign for the MMLE, at around 3.5/year. And on top of that he'll be going into an awful team?

Anyways, it's been reported that Chicago and OKC are the frontrunners for Pau.

They're not that awful now; get real about it.

Everyone knows they under achieved last year. Melo returns - you think they have the same record? Don't embarrass yourself.

[Dengness9]

They're not that awful now; get real about it.

Everyone knows they under achieved last year. Melo returns - you think they have the same record? Don't embarrass yourself.

I think it's more that OKC, Bulls, maybe even Miami, can give Pau more money most likely and far better chances at competing for another ring immediately.

Current Knicks with Melo back and Pau there is still not getting too far in the playoffs IMO.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

I like it. Knicks have been in need of a beast down low to throw the ball to since Zach Randolph.

[smoovegittar]

I think it's more that OKC, Bulls, maybe even Miami, can give Pau more money most likely and far better chances at competing for another ring immediately.

Current Knicks with Melo back and Pau there is still not getting too far in the playoffs IMO.
Agreed. Knick fans know it's a 2 year plan.

[Jameerthefear]

shitty knicks fans lmao

[smoovegittar]

shitty knicks fans lmao

Can't stay away, huh? Thanks for visiting my post - I WIN! :banana:

[smoovegittar]

I just totally mindfukked Jameer! :oldlol:

[Meticode]

I was bored.

Pau, if you want to win go here...

http://oi59.tinypic.com/10qbas9.jpg

[Jameerthefear]

Can't stay away, huh? Thanks for visiting my post - I WIN! :banana:
i don't even know who u are

[Meticode]

i don't even know who u are
You still lost. :roll:

[Dengness9]

Agreed. Knick fans know it's a 2 year plan.

Maybe Phil, Fish, Melo(if he resigns) and Calderon have enough combined pull to get Pau.


Gasol will have to leave a decent amount of money on the table over a couple of seasons and would have to hope the Knicks pull off some 2015 summer magic.

It's a lot to give up. I don't think Pau ends up in NYC, I think at 34 he won't give up a year of contention AND less money

I'm wondering if the Knicks can't get Gasol, if that changes Melo's mind about staying or leaving.

The way it was reported, Melo wanted to obtain Pau's number and recruit him to NY. He did that before he met with the Knicks. That's interesting to me. Like the Knicks can't convince Pau on their own w/ out guaranteeing Melo will be there. And Melo wanted to see if he tells Pau he'll be there if Pau will commit.

The Knicks were hoping for a commitment from Melo tonight but this thing isn't a complete slam dunk bc Melo needs more time. That's normal, but it's being reported by most that NYK has it all but sewn up.

So to me that signals Melo isn't sure about going back unless he gets somebody decent so next year isn't such a "throw away" season and he doesn't look like money is so much more important than winning despite him being quoted saying the opposite.

Or.....

Melo is set on NYK regardless of anything else and the fact that he is trying to recruit a player to NY already while he's still a FA is the signal he's definitely staying.

[Milbuck]

They're not that awful now; get real about it.

Everyone knows they under achieved last year. Melo returns - you think they have the same record? Don't embarrass yourself.
There's a difference between being better than a 37 win non-playoff team, and being a contender. I'm not spewing the "KNICKS SUCK LOL" crap, because they'll probably be better this year. But they're going to be a 2nd round team at best, and most likely a first round exit. Especially with teams like Miami, Indiana, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, and Atlanta all either staying good or even getting better. All I'm saying is that when Pau is getting better offers from clear contenders like San Antonio and OKC, the prospect of him signing for the MMLE in a highly risky situation is a bit comical.

[smoovegittar]

There's a difference between being better than a 37 win non-playoff team, and being a contender. I'm not spewing the "KNICKS SUCK LOL" crap, because they'll probably be better this year. But they're going to be a 2nd round team at best, and most likely a first round exit. Especially with teams like Miami, Indiana, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, and Atlanta all either staying good or even getting better. All I'm saying is that when Pau is getting better offers from clear contenders like San Antonio and OKC, the prospect of him signing for the MMLE in a highly risky situation is a bit comical.
Risky? I don't agree with this terminology. Unlikely? perhaps. I know Calderon has the Gasol connection - it's also true that Pau loved playing for Phil. It would be a great addition, but I don't get a "feeling" on this. If I were Pau and I wanted another ring I'd be headed to S.A.

[smoovegittar]

Maybe Phil, Fish, Melo(if he resigns) and Calderon have enough combined pull to get Pau.


Gasol will have to leave a decent amount of money on the table over a couple of seasons and would have to hope the Knicks pull off some 2015 summer magic.

It's a lot to give up. I don't think Pau ends up in NYC, I think at 34 he won't give up a year of contention AND less money

I'm wondering if the Knicks can't get Gasol, if that changes Melo's mind about staying or leaving.

The way it was reported, Melo wanted to obtain Pau's number and recruit him to NY. He did that before he met with the Knicks. That's interesting to me. Like the Knicks can't convince Pau on their own w/ out guaranteeing Melo will be there. And Melo wanted to see if he tells Pau he'll be there if Pau will commit.

The Knicks were hoping for a commitment from Melo tonight but this thing isn't a complete slam dunk bc Melo needs more time. That's normal, but it's being reported by most that NYK has it all but sewn up.

So to me that signals Melo isn't sure about going back unless he gets somebody decent so next year isn't such a "throw away" season and he doesn't look like money is so much more important than winning despite him being quoted saying the opposite.

Or.....

Melo is set on NYK regardless of anything else and the fact that he is trying to recruit a player to NY already while he's still a FA is the signal he's definitely staying.

Real Talk - thank you! I always felt Melo was gonna stay after the PJ hiring. He could be trying to recruit for NY; hell, anything can happen as we know. I find Pau to NY unlikely as well, but we all know the sway PJ has - especially over players that worked with him. All that bling says a lot.

[Real14]

I'm getting sick of these damn knicks haterz man:coleman: especially since a damn milwaukee sucks fan and orlando tragic fan talking shit:coleman: like can y'all niguhz really talk??:biggums: bunch of delusional ass retardz:rant

[Jameerthefear]

I'm getting sick of these damn knicks haterz man:coleman: especially since a damn milwaukee sucks fan and orlando tragic fan talking shit:coleman: like can y'all niguhz really talk??:biggums: bunch of delusional ass retardz:rant
Magic>>Knicks
you stupid thug.

[Real14]

Magic>>Knicks
you stupid thug.
Dumbest post of tha week goes to your stupid ass. Congrats.

[boozehound]

They're not that awful now; get real about it.

Everyone knows they under achieved last year. Melo returns - you think they have the same record? Don't embarrass yourself.
If they underachieved, then how did the espn forecasters predict how bad they would be? As I recall, there were tons of threads by Knickerbocker fans calling out espn for "disrespecting" their team before last season. And then they ended up in that ballpark W-L record.

If the analysts can predict your record with decent accuracy, then you didnt underachieve. You just are what you are.

[J Shuttlesworth]

I'm getting sick of these damn knicks haterz man:coleman: especially since a damn milwaukee sucks fan and orlando tragic fan talking shit:coleman: like can y'all niguhz really talk??:biggums: bunch of delusional ass retardz:rant
:roll:
Found a video of Real14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBPfw1pbkO0

[Real14]

If they underachieved, then how did the espn forecasters predict how bad they would be? As I recall, there were tons of threads by Knickerbocker fans calling out espn for "disrespecting" their team before last season. And then they ended up in that ballpark W-L record.

If the analysts can predict your record with decent accuracy, then you didnt underachieve. You just are what you are.
Man dat was just lebron slurping BSPN not tha worldwide polls. You just a knicks hater, we can see right thru u:coleman:

[Rameek]

If they underachieved, then how did the espn forecasters predict how bad they would be? As I recall, there were tons of threads by Knickerbocker fans calling out espn for "disrespecting" their team before last season. And then they ended up in that ballpark W-L record.

If the analysts can predict your record with decent accuracy, then you didnt underachieve. You just are what you are.

Wrong it was the SCHOENE system projected not analysts!

[Real14]

:roll:
Found a video of Real14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBPfw1pbkO0
Dat ain't me:coleman:

[roffie]

OKC pls pau

[Sarcastic]

If they underachieved, then how did the espn forecasters predict how bad they would be? As I recall, there were tons of threads by Knickerbocker fans calling out espn for "disrespecting" their team before last season. And then they ended up in that ballpark W-L record.

If the analysts can predict your record with decent accuracy, then you didnt underachieve. You just are what you are.


They got pretty much every other team wrong though. A broken clock is right twice a day.




The haters on this forum are too much. According to them, Melo should leave ~$40+ million on the table to go to their team, but Pau leaving $10 million on the table is too much.

And of course he won't go to the Knicks, especially since he has such a bad history with Phil Jackson.

[boozehound]

Funny how anyone who isnt a rose-colored glasses fanboi is a "hater". Why would I hate the knicks? They've only been a relevant contender-level team for a couple of years my entire life (and I'm 36).

Personally, I think that melo should go back to them. He might get the max elsewhere, but the raises are less and he will most certainly not sign a contract in 4 years that would pay him 30 million that next year. Now, if he goes somewhere without state income tax, some of that is ameliorated, but NY makes the most financial sense.

Pau, on the other hand, has little reason to sign there since they can only offer him the MMLE. If he's going to take a discount, it a) wont be that much and b) will be to a team that is closer to winning right now that the knicks are. I could see him going to SAS for maybe the midlevel. If he signs with any team for less than ~6 million per year, I would be shocked.

[Rameek]

I just dont think it makes sense for this guy to make this little of money. I just cant see this at all. Not that I would reject him coming here.