Carmelo Anthony: 4-14, 0 assists, 5 turnovers, -20 +/-

[Kidbasketball20]

It's like he never left

[Wally450]

Why would they sign this bum?

[ImKobe]

I hope it's just because it's his first game back and with Dame injured, but he's still trying to force it out there instead of playing his role as a shooter. He's terrible defensively and Portland might have the worst defensive back court in the league so I wonder how long he'll last there.

[tanibanana]

This is more on the coaching... Should have "managed" Melo to play off ball, 3rd option guy.
Dude is rusty, I hope Melo realize how rusty he is.

[Smoke117]

I hope it's just because it's his first game back and with Dame injured, but he's still trying to force it out there instead of playing his role as a shooter. He's terrible defensively and Portland might have the worst defensive back court in the league so I wonder how long he'll last there.

Because he was such a stud on the Rockets during his brief tenure there, right? :oldlol: He was the worst defensive player in the league during that short time and was his usual low efficiency self on the offensive end. How is that going to change after a year off?

[Xiao Yao You]

Because he was such a stud on the Rockets during his brief tenure there, right? :oldlol: He was the worst defensive player in the league during that short time and was his usual low efficiency self on the offensive end. How is that going to change after a year off?

he was a real stud as the Jazz singled him out play after play to win the series too

[ImKobe]

Because he was such a stud on the Rockets during his brief tenure there, right? :oldlol: He was the worst defensive player in the league during that short time and was his usual low efficiency self on the offensive end. How is that going to change after a year off?

Portland's terrible defensively anyway so I don't think that's why they signed him, he said he's willing to do whatever a team needs out of him so the only shots I want to see from him are 3s and layups. He's a good volume 3-point shooter so that's what he's supposed to be doing but only 3 out of his 14 shots were 3s.

[Smoke117]

Portland's terrible defensively anyway so I don't think that's why they signed him, he said he's willing to do whatever a team needs out of him so the only shots I want to see from him are 3s and layups. He's a good volume 3-point shooter so that's what he's supposed to be doing but only 3 out of his 14 shots were 3s.

He hasn't had anything close to an efficient scoring season since 2014. He's completely done and washed. Close the book.

[NBAGOAT]

dwight is the exception, not the rule. It's hard to change your playstyle and tendencies and melo absolutely has to. spot up with some post ups mixed in when portland desperately needs offense. has to try on defense now since he's a role player. role players who cant defend or shoot really well just shouldnt get playing time in the modern nba

[Smoke117]

dwight is the exception, not the rule. It's hard to change your playstyle and tendencies and melo absolutely has to. spot up with some post ups mixed in with portland desperately needs offense. has to try on defense now since he's a role player. role players who cant defend or shoot really well just shouldnt get playing time in the modern nba

People keep saying Blazers need offense, but there defense is worse than their offense. They're 13th in offense and 23rd in defense. Carmelo would have to be like Lou Williams offensively to make up for the fact that his defense is atrocious.

[Kiddlovesnets]

Is he just not giving enough efforts on defense, or he

[Nike D'Antoni]

[QUOTE=Kiddlovesnets]Is he just not giving enough efforts on defense, or he

[Phoenix]

I hope it's just because it's his first game back and with Dame injured, but he's still trying to force it out there instead of playing his role as a shooter. He's terrible defensively and Portland might have the worst defensive back court in the league so I wonder how long he'll last there.

He's 35 and based on what we've seen the past 2 years it ain't getting any better. Maybe he gives you one of those 'vintage' scoring performances once every 10 games but if he's a net negative for the other nine games.....and if hes not providing some kind of scoring punch he offers literally nothing else. Defense? Nope. Playmaking? Nope.

[Shogon]

Carmelo Anthony is 100% not one of the 450 best players on the planet any longer.

He's not an elite shooter.
He's a shitty defender.
He's a shitty passer.
He still thinks he should be a primary scoring option.

He. is. GARBAGE.

[NBAGOAT]

People keep saying Blazers need offense, but there defense is worse than their offense. They're 13th in offense and 23rd in defense. Carmelo would have to be like Lou Williams offensively to make up for the fact that his defense is atrocious.

well i just mean situations when dame is on the bench really. Their defense is definitely the problem. they wanted to go with collins and gave up harkless and aminu and we're seeing the risk to that

[HylianNightmare]

Give him Mcgee, Davis rim protection and than judge.
Whiteside is trash
Whiteside I wish this bum would try defensively. He should be able to anchor a defense with his length

[PeroAntic]

The usual dumb posts from the usual dummies.

Whoever watched the game and not just the boxscore would know that Melo was aggressive and mobile last night. He was not settling for his shots as usual but taking it to the rim instead and playing bully ball. He was unlucky a couple of times (which is expected because of the rust) and didn't get the call when he should have a few times. Thats what makes the difference between an efficient and inefficient night.

He was better than I expected tbh, and there are good signs. Physically he looked very good which is going to mean a lot on offense and defense. Its just sad how miserable fans want him to fail when hes doing his best to return.

[Phenith]

The reality is that he was a ball stopper at his peak, but now he's old and has barely played in the last few seasons. Anyone expecting him to be an impact player is engaging in wishful thinking.

[CelticBaller]

And people wonder why he wasn

[Patrick Chewing]

I hate how some Knicks fans worship this guy. He was a cancer. A ball hog who slowed the offense down. No heart. No leadership skills.

He doesn't deserve to be in the Hall. I mean, there's a reason why he had a hard time finding a roster spot again.

[HoopologyPhD]

Melo clearly has lacked the heart and work ethic to even keep himself in decent shape throughout his career which is a major problem in the sport of basketball.

Biggest Tin Man in league history and what a shame to see, this guy had all the tools to be ATG.

[tontoz]

. Its just sad how miserable fans want him to fail when hes doing his best to return.

The miserable fans aren't the reason he had 5 turnovers and 5 fouls in only 24 minutes. :lol

[PeroAntic]

The miserable fans aren't the reason he had 5 turnovers and 5 fouls in only 24 minutes. :lol
No, its rust, lack of chemistry and ref errors. But of course its both simpler and more fashionable to shit on Melo.

When I saw how out of shape he was a while ago I thought thats it for Melo. But last night, he got to the rim with quickness and strength, put some hard screens and made defensive stops which are all indications that he is actually quite fit and determined. But all the idiots talking shit about him in this thread have not seen the game and are just watching the boxscore to confirm their preexisting beliefs. gtfo with that.

[DMAVS41]

Just one game, but calling it rust is silly given the evidence.

He was absolutely a net negative on the Thunder...and the Rockets felt he wasn't good enough to play.

That is reality. It isn't hating. It is actually what happened.

Maybe he finds a role in Portland that helps the team. I really hope he does, but this narrative that it is just "hating" to say Melo hasn't been good for a while now is just total BS.

[RRR3]

No, its rust, lack of chemistry and ref errors. But of course its both simpler and more fashionable to shit on Melo.

When I saw how out of shape he was a while ago I thought thats it for Melo. But last night, he got to the rim with quickness and strength, put some hard screens and made defensive stops which are all indications that he is actually quite fit and determined. But all the idiots talking shit about him in this thread have not seen the game and are just watching the boxscore to confirm their preexisting beliefs. gtfo with that.
Why can’t you accept that Melo sucks my dude? Don’t do this you’re just setting yourself up to be laughed at.

[DoctorP]

Do they still have Whiteside to cover for defensive lapses or is he injured too?

Not a good start for teh Blazers

[DoctorP]

[QUOTE=RRR3]Why can

[RRR3]

Do they still have Whiteside to cover for defensive lapses or is he injured too?

Not a good start for teh Blazers
Whiteside sucks. Thank god Bam starts now.

[DoctorP]

Whiteside sucks. Thank god Bam starts now.

He's a little slow footed and better off the bench. Had some great moments in Miami but Spo never really was able to maximize him. Great expirer to come off the bench for Portland.

[DoctorP]

Whiteside sucks. Thank god Bam starts now.

I doubt God gives a shit who starts at center for Miami

[ronniec]

I hope it's just because it's his first game back and with Dame injured, but he's still trying to force it out there instead of playing his role as a shooter. He's terrible defensively and Portland might have the worst defensive back court in the league so I wonder how long he'll last there.

Did he ever play defense??

[PeroAntic]

Just one game, but calling it rust is silly given the evidence.

He was absolutely a net negative on the Thunder...and the Rockets felt he wasn't good enough to play.

That is reality. It isn't hating. It is actually what happened.

Maybe he finds a role in Portland that helps the team. I really hope he does, but this narrative that it is just "hating" to say Melo hasn't been good for a while now is just total BS.
We are talking about the game last night, not about his time with OKC or Houston. In that game he showed something different from his time with OKC or Houston.

Melo should not be a spot up shooter. He is a rhythm scorer, so waiting for the kickout on the weakside makes him cold. What he needs to be doing is bulldoze in the paint in postups, set hard screens and roll or pop. This is what he hasn't done for OKC and Houston, but he did a lot last night.

[DMAVS41]

We are talking about the game last night, not about his time with OKC or Houston. In that game he showed something different from his time with OKC or Houston.

Melo should not be a spot up shooter. He is a rhythm scorer, so waiting for the kickout on the weakside makes him cold. What he needs to be doing is bulldoze in the paint in postups, set hard screens and roll or pop. This is what he hasn't done for OKC and Houston, but he did a lot last night.

The problem is that really since about 2015...Melo's offense in any role has had limited upside and the rest of his game just doesn't offer much that any team would want.

Again, perhaps he finds the right role here, but the evidence isn't good.

Not much of a positive impact on a team can be made by a player that doesn't score efficiently...while also being a negative in the other areas of the game...and that has simply been what Melo has been on the court to varying degress since 2015.

Like I said before...it is what it is.

[Kidbasketball20]

The usual dumb posts from the usual dummies.

Whoever watched the game and not just the boxscore would know that Melo was aggressive and mobile last night. He was not settling for his shots as usual but taking it to the rim instead and playing bully ball. He was unlucky a couple of times (which is expected because of the rust) and didn't get the call when he should have a few times. Thats what makes the difference between an efficient and inefficient night.

He was better than I expected tbh, and there are good signs. Physically he looked very good which is going to mean a lot on offense and defense. Its just sad how miserable fans want him to fail when hes doing his best to return.

Ahh so that's why he had FIVE TURNOVERS on 3 blocked shots? OK bitch. ****ing loser. :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[Kidbasketball20]

No, its rust, lack of chemistry and ref errors. But of course its both simpler and more fashionable to shit on Melo.

When I saw how out of shape he was a while ago I thought thats it for Melo. But last night, he got to the rim with quickness and strength, put some hard screens and made defensive stops which are all indications that he is actually quite fit and determined. But all the idiots talking shit about him in this thread have not seen the game and are just watching the boxscore to confirm their preexisting beliefs. gtfo with that.

As if Carmelo Anthony is the only scrub who deals with "Ref errors" ? :oldlol: :oldlol


And you ****ing moron - I DID WATCH THE GAME. HE LOOKS LIKE TRASH. NOW SHUT THE **** UP

[Kidbasketball20]

Bottom line is Melo can score 14 ptss on a great night and give up 16 points as a starter He sucks.

[postmupndunkit]

Coach Stotts needs to run Melo @ the CENTER position

[RoseCity07]

Does he really think his defense is good enough to stay on the floor? The guy can't guard anyone. I didn't see him stay in front of his man even one time.

Melo is garbage. This coming from a Blazer fan.

[Smoke117]

[QUOTE=RRR3]Why can

[Meticode]

I'm glad the Blazers signed him just so I can witness him failing again. The man hasn't played a NBA basketball game in one and a half years and the first thing the Blazers do less than a week after signing him is put him into the starting lineup when he didn't earn it with them? :oldlol: Dude can't even come off the bench for his first game in one and a half years?

[Overdrive]

Melo should not be a spot up shooter. He is a rhythm scorer, so waiting for the kickout on the weakside makes him cold. What he needs to be doing is bulldoze in the paint in postups, set hard screens and roll or pop. This is what he hasn't done for OKC and Houston, but he did a lot last night.

So you're suggesting Melo should be a top option on a team, because he needs that in order to be effective?

[coin24]

I'm glad the Blazers signed him just so I can witness him failing again. The man hasn't played a NBA basketball game in one and a half years and the first thing the Blazers do less than a week after signing him is put him into the starting lineup when he didn't earn it with them? :oldlol: Dude can't even come off the bench for his first game in one and a half years?


Dame was out, who else on that roster should even be on the court?? Blazers are pretty depleted..

I'm sure he'll come off the bench going forward..

[Meticode]

Dame was out, who else on that roster should even be on the court??

They've won plenty of games before with Lillard out in the past.

Someone who comes off the bench usually. No reason to put Melo in the starting lineup in his first game when he's been gone that long. It undermines the other players that have been there grinding it.

[PeroAntic]

So you're suggesting Melo should be a top option on a team, because he needs that in order to be effective?
If you dont use him right whats the point of using him. He should be the third option at Portland but that doesnt mean spotting up in the corner. he needs to be involved

[Meticode]

If you dont use him right whats the point of using him. He should be the third option at Portland but that doesnt mean spotting up in the corner. he needs to be involved
That's your problem right there. In Carmelo's mind he isn't a third option. In his mind he should't even be coming off the bench.

[coin24]

They've won plenty of games before with Lillard out in the past.

Someone who comes off the bench usually. No reason to put Melo in the starting lineup in his first game when he's been gone that long. It undermines the other players that have been there grinding it.


You obviously haven't watched the blazers this season, but yeah keep blaming melo:oldlol:
The team plays zero d, there only big is whiteside who is utter shit..

They fu*ked up big time not keeping curry and kanter, plus losing Collins is tough.. so for them to win without dame now isn't that easy..

[red1]

old man melo = still fat and out of shape

old man lbj = still helping a contender



their careers in a nutshell.

[Meticode]

You obviously haven't watched the blazers this season, but yeah keep blaming melo:oldlol:
The team plays zero d, there only big is whiteside who is utter shit..

They fu*ked up big time not keeping curry and kanter, plus losing Collins is tough.. so for them to win without dame now isn't that easy..
I'm not blaming Carmelo Anthony for anything Portland related. He's only been there one game. I'm simply stating it won't work. It's not going to work for ANY team. He should've just stayed out of the league when Houston let him go over a year ago.

[Meticode]

old man melo = fat and out of shape

old man lbj = still helping a contender



their careers in a nutshell.
Their careers in a nutshell is them being old?

[red1]

Their careers in a nutshell is them being old?
I literally explained it for you. :facepalm



their current condition is their career in a nutshell. one of them is fat and out shape the other one is an asset to a winning team.

[Meticode]

I literally explained it for you. :facepalm



their current condition is their career in a nutshell. one of them is fat and out shape the other one is an asset to a winning team.
Well that's your first mistake. Carmelo isn't fat or out of shape. Did you watch the Portland game last night. Physically he looks to be in his best shape since before he was with OKC/Houston. Doesn't mean it translates into being better for him or that he's in NBA game ready shape, but he's not fat by nay means. Unless you feel being 6'8" and 230-240 is fat. :lol

[red1]

Well that's your first mistake. Carmelo isn't fat or out of shape. Did you watch the Portland game last night. Physically he looks to be in his best shape since before he was with OKC/Houston. Doesn't mean it translates into being better for him or that he's in NBA game ready shape, but he's not fat by nay means. Unless you feel being 6'8" and 230-240 is fat. :lol
I'm not the only one who thinks he's fat. andre iguodala is a three-time champ unlike your fat ringless self, and iguodala actually guarded melo and he says he's fat: https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2019/05/18/okc-thunder-andre-iguodala-carmelo-anthony-draymond-green-fast-fat-dude-defense/


I don't think 2020 melo has much to offer teams. I've always been a hater of melo and I have no intention to stop now.

[Meticode]

I'm not the only one who thinks he's fat. andre iguodala is a three-time champ unlike your fat ringless self, and iguodala actually guarded melo and he says he's fat: https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2019/05/18/okc-thunder-andre-iguodala-carmelo-anthony-draymond-green-fast-fat-dude-defense/


I don't think 2020 melo has much to offer teams. I've always been a hater of melo and I have no intention to stop now.
Okay. Carmelo is fat I guess. Dem love handles.

https://starschanges.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/carmelo-anthony-height-weight-age.jpg

[red1]

you don't need to post heavily doctored photos when the eye test proves you wrong in a heartbeat

I think I'll go with the word of the three-time champion and finals MVP, thank you very much.

he probably knows more about fitness than you so if he says melo is fat, then melo is fat.


https://i.pinimg.com/originals/85/c9/40/85c9405feafa426d04541efad3860a88.jpg

[Meticode]

you don't need to post heavily doctored photos when the eye test proves you wrong in a heartbeat

I think I'll go with the word of the three-time champion and finals MVP, thank you very much.

he probably knows more about fitness than you so if he says melo is fat, then melo is fat.


https://i.pinimg.com/originals/85/c9/40/85c9405feafa426d04541efad3860a88.jpg
That's the thing. Iggy is one of the most ripped guys in the league. At least his shoulders and arms. His definitely of fat and in shape is way different and a higher standard than average people.

[PeroAntic]

That's your problem right there. In Carmelo's mind he isn't a third option. In his mind he should't even be coming off the bench.
He was fine being third option in Oklahoma, and he was fine coming off the bench in Houston. Its not about that, its about using him properly.

[red1]

That's the thing. Iggy is one of the most ripped guys in the league. At least his shoulders and arms. His definitely of fat and in shape is way different and a higher standard than average people.
you're making excuses for him like you're his personal trainer ""buh buh buh iggy is ripped that's not fair."

fat is fat. we don't have to go by the american definition of fat for it to be right. :no:

I appreciate a good troll here and there but this is getting out of hand. next you're going to tell me melo was a defensive stopper.


what you gonna tell me this guy is lean as well?

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/853664485696983040/ZU14E2-L_400x400.jpg

[Meticode]

He was fine being third option in Oklahoma, and he was fine coming off the bench in Houston. Its not about that, its about using him properly.
No he wasn't. :oldlol:

[Overdrive]

If you dont use him right whats the point of using him. He should be the third option at Portland but that doesnt mean spotting up in the corner. he needs to be involved

The third option usually isn't a player that demands touches to iso in order to get into rhythm. Any team that successfully used such a third option?

[Shogon]

Melo may be able to display abs but his cardio is garbo. It's not McGee garbo but it's bad.

[coin24]

All these haters quiet after his second game in which he played well :cheers:

Even those pieces of shit at ESPN when they showed his highlight reel include his misses and turnovers wtf is that about??

[DMAVS41]

We really have to stop calling people "haters" when just providing an honest take on the impact of a player.

It is absolutely fair to say Melo was not good on the Thunder and it has been quite a while since he's moved the needle in a positive direction on a team.

Conversely, I thought he played well last night and hope it continues.

Usually what you see is that the so-called "haters"...have no problem giving props to a player when he plays well.

In reality, the problem is with the fans of certain players that can't admit when they suck and play poorly...and that has been the case for sure with Melo on here.

It isn't "hating" to criticize his play over the last few years...it just isn't...the absurd thing, in reality, was to pretend like he was good during that stretch.

Wiggins is an example of this with people acting like someone has to be a "hater" or only care about advanced stats to say he wasn't good. No, he just wasn't very good the last couple years...and so far this year...he's been really good in my opinion. Don't really see the issue on that end...the issue, to me, is the other side...where you see threads every time there is a good game and calling out people...all while ignoring the 5 bad games for every decent to good game.

[coin24]

We really have to stop calling people "haters" when just providing an honest take on the impact of a player.

It is absolutely fair to say Melo was not good on the Thunder and it has been quite a while since he's moved the needle in a positive direction on a team.

Conversely, I thought he played well last night and hope it continues.

Usually what you see is that the so-called "haters"...have no problem giving props to a player when he plays well.

In reality, the problem is with the fans of certain players that can't admit when they suck and play poorly...and that has been the case for sure with Melo on here.

It isn't "hating" to criticize his play over the last few years...it just isn't...the absurd thing, in reality, was to pretend like he was good during that stretch.

Wiggins is an example of this with people acting like someone has to be a "hater" or only care about advanced stats to say he wasn't good. No, he just wasn't very good the last couple years...and so far this year...he's been really good in my opinion. Don't really see the issue on that end...the issue, to me, is the other side...where you see threads every time there is a good game and calling out people...all while ignoring the 5 bad games for every decent to good game.

People that just read the box score after his first game and couldn't wait to post about being -20 are most definitely haters..

Wiggins was a no heart piece of crap, it's about time he tried for once seeing as they're paying him a super max

[Kidbasketball20]

People that just read the box score after his first game and couldn't wait to post about being -20 are most definitely haters..

Wiggins was a no heart piece of crap, it's about time he tried for once seeing as they're paying him a super max

WE WATCHED THE ****INGGG GAME YOU MORON.

[coin24]

WE WATCHED THE ****INGGG GAME YOU MORON.


Most others didn't you moron:facepalm

[Smoke117]

All these haters quiet after his second game in which he played well :cheers:

Even those pieces of shit at ESPN when they showed his highlight reel include his misses and turnovers wtf is that about??

Quiet about what? Carmelo will surely put up some points as he helps Dame and McCollum lead the Blazers to the lottery. There's a reason the only team that touched him was a team already dead in the water.

[AirTupac]

Quiet about what? Carmelo will surely put up some points as he helps Dame and McCollum lead the Blazers to the lottery. There's a reason the only team that touched him was a team already dead in the water.

Hows Chris "1 field goal vs Lakers" Paul doing you IDIOT :lol

[ImKobe]

Melo's still playing like he's on the Knicks. That last possession of the first half...he waives off CJ and goes 1 on 1 with Giannis and gets blocked from behind.. he still thinks he's the best scorer on the team.

https://streamable.com/4stwx

I hope things are different once Dame comes back.

[Shogon]

Carmelo Anthony USED to be an elite scorer. Now he's just an ok one... SOMETIMES. He's borderline absolute dog shit at EVERYTHING else.

Carmelo Anthony does not deserve to be in the NBA given his current skill set and abilities. There is no question this will be his last year in the league, if he even makes it to the end of the year, that is.

It's not some conspiracy. It's not some keep the black man down bullshit, lmfao... he sucks. Get him out. Throw him in the dumpster.

[CelticBaller]

All these haters quiet after his second game in which he played well :cheers:

Even those pieces of shit at ESPN when they showed his highlight reel include his misses and turnovers wtf is that about??
he went 6-15 and Giannis had a legendary triple double on his head :lol

[PeroAntic]

Melo is quicker than I expected.. but his lift is gone. He should learn from DRose and go for high glass finishing, floaters and draw as much fouls as he can because he barely gets over the rim at this point. But hes surprisingly mobile after a year of being inactive. Id say much more mobile than his version at Houston, OKC and even last two years in NY.

[PeroAntic]

The third option usually isn't a player that demands touches to iso in order to get into rhythm. Any team that successfully used such a third option?
Im not talking about iso but get him to have some dribble penetration or even some handoffs just to keep him engaged and focused. For a third option doing this well, I'd say Tobias Harris last year for sure.

[Kidbasketball20]

Most others didn't you moron:facepalm


Yeah and I WATCHED THE GAME AND MELO LOOKED AWFUL