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[QUOTE=OKCThunderUP]Are people in here seriously trying to debate Melo's defense vs KD's? It's KD by a landslide. It's not even close. Check his synergy numbers this year. KD was one of the better iso defenders in the game.
Honestly I can't even believe we're still having Melo vs KD discussions. KD is one of the top 2 players in the world. Melo MIGHT break top 20. MIGHT.[/QUOTE]
Name 20 players better than Carmelo. Please.
[QUOTE=OKCThunderUP]Are people in here seriously trying to debate Melo's defense vs KD's? It's KD by a landslide. It's not even close. Check his synergy numbers this year. KD was one of the better iso defenders in the game.
Honestly I can't even believe we're still having Melo vs KD discussions. KD is one of the top 2 players in the world. Melo MIGHT break top 20. MIGHT.[/QUOTE]
Name 20 players better than Melo. We're waiting.
[QUOTE=OKCThunderUP]Are people in here seriously trying to debate Melo's defense vs KD's? It's KD by a landslide. It's not even close. Check his synergy numbers this year. KD was one of the better iso defenders in the game.
Honestly I can't even believe we're still having Melo vs KD discussions. KD is one of the top 2 players in the world. Melo MIGHT break top 20. MIGHT.[/QUOTE]
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repulsive post is repulsive.
[QUOTE=Sarcastic]Name 20 players better than Carmelo. Please.[/QUOTE]
See SI's Top 100 list from this past summer.
I might actually move him up to around 15 after this season because some guys have fallen off. But he's still not comparable to KD.
Inch for inch, there's going to be arguments about who's better in passing and whatever it may be.
Pound for pound, KD is the better overall player hands down.
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repulsive post is repulsive.[/QUOTE]
Other than his ranking of Melo, his point still stands. KD>>> and it ain't even that close.
[QUOTE=OKCThunderUP]See SI's Top 100 list from this past summer.
I might actually move him up to around 15 after this season because some guys have fallen off. But he's still not comparable to KD.[/QUOTE]
I did and you said Melo MIGHT break top 20. MIGHT. Yet the list clearly shows he was in the top 20 (ranked 20). So where is this MIGHT...MIGHT crap? Durant was ranked 8. You said Durant was a top 2 player. So which is it? you going to cite Sports Illustrated rankings and go by them or create your own?
I cant hear you, speak up. Because if your counter is to say the rankings were made before the season and as of today Durant moved from 8 to 2. Then where did Melo move down? You cant say that. Just makes your entire post and reply "See SI top 100" posts seem utterly ridiculous.
Go to the ladies room and powder. Fix yourself up.
[QUOTE=GOBB]I did and you said Melo MIGHT break top 20. MIGHT. Yet the list clearly shows he was in the top 20 (ranked 20). So where is this MIGHT...MIGHT crap? Durant was ranked 8. You said Durant was a top 2 player. So which is it? you going to cite Sports Illustrated rankings and go by them or create your own?
I cant hear you, speak up. Because if your counter is to say the rankings were made before the season and as of today Durant moved from 8 to 2. Then where did Melo move down? You cant say that. Just makes your entire post and reply "See SI top 100" posts seem utterly ridiculous.
Go to the ladies room and powder. Fix yourself up.[/QUOTE]
I pointed to that list because I can't be arsed to make my own. And I already conceded that he's closer to 15.
KD is clearly better than last year. Where did Melo improve?
GOBB is a closet Melo fan
pauk is so terrified :oldlol:
so obviously insecure :hammerhead:
The difference is that KD is a star player. Melo is JR Smith.
1st off: Durant is a much smarter player and rarely gets himself in a spot that is not best for the team
Durant is a much, much better shooter.
Durant has better handles and is a much, much better slasher.
Durant is a better passer due to his willingness to pass. Anthony may average more assists, but that is because he is more ball dominant
Durant is a better rebounder but it's slim
Durant is a much, much better defender
Hell Durant might even be better at ISO sets at this point due to his ridiculous height
I remember when KD was first coming up and arguing this. KD's defense has improved since than and Melo is still the same in that area. When he tries? He's actually pretty good but doesn't consistently look to defend. A big advantage Melo use to have was playoff experience. At this point the playoffs probably favor Durant.
Durant is the better player. He keeps on getting better while it feels like Carmelo is regressing. 2 years ago it would have been laughable to suggest Durant was comparable getting others involved as well as Melo but nowadays you could probably argue it's true.
Melo's still the more versatile scorer and better rebounder and saying he isn't a top 20 player is ridiculous. If he turns it on next year he'll be right back to where he was before. Durant however took that next step and has became a truly elite player.
[QUOTE=Bigsmoke]Melo has a better post game and thats it.[/QUOTE]
THIS