What's the last time a 1 on 1 request got honored?
Among players who mattered, at least?
I ain't watch what they say but nowadays dudes talk to just talk and get those engagement numbers up.
I don't think anyone who cna be considered a legend in one way or the other, will accept a 1 on 1 nowadays. Too much to lose, not a lot to gain.
Imagine Melo loses in a 1 on 1 against Beasley. He won't hear the fukking end of it
For newer fans who never seen a prime Melo play, this will be the shyt they will remember and define him by.