I like Love a lot.. But he just got into shape last year, has never sniffed the playoffs and doesnt defend...
Dirk played all last year out of shape and got a pass from the fans and media (because of their Bron/Heat hate) and doesn't defend...
So they are pretty much guilty of the same sins we criticize Melo for..
Love just started getting love. He'll eventually get turned on. Let's not act like Melo is taking that much heat in comparison to what others who have done the same or more.
Dirk got a pass because he was coming off a title and a great run in the playoffs. Let's not act like he didn't take shyt for years. He took more shyt for a Finals L (that came after a run greater than anything Melo has ever done) than Melo has ever taken. Until he won that title he was considered a soft bytch.
nikka he was playing with two hall of famers and a excellent point guard. Piru P and Allen were still in their prime then
Tell me what hall of famers on the Knicks that Melo should change his game for...keep in mind stat and lin were hurt..........................I will wait.
He is gonna change it this yr because the squad should be healthy minus shump. But last year injuries tore the team apart and for the last month and a half of the season Melo was the only person on the team who could create his own shot
Chauncey is an excellent pg and Amare was in the MVP convo before he got there and what happened? They fell off. No excuse for dropping to 7 when Melo got there or being at 7 last year. Melo was hurt too last year and they had winning streak with him and Amare seated. I realize that Antoni isn't the greatest coach and that injuries were a factor but when you have guys on the level that Melo and Amare are supposed to be on there is no reason why you should only be a 7th seed. NBA is about talent more so than anything league.