Free Agent After Hood Jones should we resign Melo?

[blazerkor]

The question I have is how does Melo score? He stops the ball and does his iso thing... this stalls the offense. How does Melo defend? He doesn't. We can't even afford to have CJ doing these two things to us, so we definitely can't have Melo doing them at the same time. For those of you who are so against RoCo playing the four what position do you think is Melo's natural position? Who do you think has more starts at PF in their career? What Melo did for us last season was play poorly at PF and was one of the main reasons why going into the bubble we were on the outside of the playoff picture looking in. The guy can still play... his best position is probably being in great shape and playing at SF, he did help us when playing that way. We have enough of those and I would take RoCo at PF 100 times out of 100 over Melo. Let Melo go somewhere he can feel appreciated because with the roster we're assembling here he just wouldn't feel the love.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Does Dame want him back?

 

[e_blazer]

Seems like there are minutes at the PF spot to start the season since Zach isn’t likely going to be ready for a month or two. Is Melo the right guy? Don’t know. Is Gabriel going to be re-signed? Is there another cheap PF out there who’s available and a better player/fit? Doubt it.

 

[Buffalo Custard]

Assume for sake of argument the team wants him back. Can we offer him the most money? Can we offer him the most PT? Can we offer him the best chance to grab a ring? What exactly is his reason for returning?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Melo looks better than ever. He's working out, got serious spring in his giddy up, and is really zero'd in from distance. To me, a MUST re-sign to complete a fantastic offseason. Melo won me over. Bigtime!!

But is he wearing a hoodie????

 

[Rastapopoulos]

IFFFFFF:
Melo is in even better shape, strengthened up and has improved quickness...

THENN.... some other team will want him!

 

[Buffalo Custard]

But is he wearing a hoodie????

Balaclava and banana hammock.

 

[Hoopguru]

Assume for sake of argument the team wants him back. Can we offer him the most money? Can we offer him the most PT? Can we offer him the best chance to grab a ring? What exactly is his reason for returning?

Bingo...he was interested in us last year as he wasn't getting calls from anyone else. Which is cool, helped us both. If he gets other opportunities now it ay be best for both he goes elsewhere, just depends on motivations.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

If they are truly trying to keep Melo; I think it's a big mistake. This is not good team-building by the GM. Throwing a bunch of guys together, almost all of them one way players (and mixed on which way!) and depending on a coach with little time to gel before the season and a shorter season and a coach who I don't think is great at figuring out how to meld a team and reluctant to ask the team to do the work to figure out how to work together. Not a good situation.

 

[Orion Bailey]

He looks great. He's in his Rocky IV mode. Great nutrition , and working his ass off.

I want him back at 20-23 minutes a game. I think he is the one other vet presense this team still needs. He proved himself to this team and showed he is willing to work hard and be a team player. We just nailed down a bunch of defense. Id welcome him in a heart beat on a friendly contract now.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

The more I think of this the more I change to not wanting him back.

We could use him as an 11th man who plays spot minutes for offense or fills in for an injury.

But I dont think he'll be happy in that role.

Maybe if no team offers him a deal in a few weeks he accepts being an 11th man?

With Kanter we dont have the offensive limitations on the second unit.

With RoCo Jones Zack Little we have PF who can give us better defense (critical wirh a DameCJ team)

Melo loved playing for us last year but he was third on the team in minutes and touches. If we bury him on the bench I think he'll be as disgruntled as in Houston.

Love his past season but we need to aim for better.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

If the Blazers are playing Melo 30+ minutes per game, and they have any intentions of contending for a title, they better hope to gods hell that their offense is far and away the best in the NBA, because they sure as hell are not stopping anyone on the other end. I know this is just my opinion, but I’m fairly confident on this one.

Let me rephrase this for you:
If you want to Fall Head-Over-Heels in love with Jones, play Melo 30 mpg.

 

[James lamphear]

If we sign him Stotts will play him period. Stotts like veterans and really loves veterans that's been there along time. Stotts would not disrespect Melo by not playing him so someone will be left out of the rotation. Now I know olshey to prevent that he will not sign him to return the same way that olshey won't sign backup point guard because he believes in Simons. Olshey might prove me wrong but we will find out soon.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Maybe we could sign and trade him to New York? If they had anybody we wanted.... Elfrid Payton?