Dreaming of Carmelo

On the other hand, you’re only as good as your last hand. Let’s see if Monta and Wright are a pocket pair this season. Your throwing a lot of doe on a river card that aint flopped quite yet my good man. As of now, agreed, unrealistic trade.

this proposed deal will NOT work, unless Monta Ellis makes a vast improvement from last season, mentally. Physically, Monta is one of the more able good players in the league. In other words, he needs to pretend that Stephen Curry is Baron Davis. I do not see Monta as an imaginative man, nonetheless, he must do this if he is to succeed in our back court, as thus his success would breed good publicity among the league and it’s peers. Brandan Wright must prove himself this year. He will have endless opportunities to do just that, with Udoh injured, and two former Warriors manning the position, traded away.

Again, I am not saying we are the sexiest of girls on the block. Maybe not just yet, but Ellis and Wright can be very pretty, if they can work hard and play smart basketball this season. It is not too much to ask. I am not asking for Isaiah Rider to quit crack and become a veteran leader on our squad. Ellis is a proven player who has shown for an entire season, that he can be one of the most if not the most efficient guard in the league. Wright on the other hand is not proven, yet is far from incapable of becoming a reliable up and coming player.

These are all just thoughts of a madman with gross aspirations for his ball club. We will definitely see if things pan out for us to become a player in Carmelo’s court.

In retrospect, we would then have 20 mil in cap space, but I see what you are saying.

I think Monta is actually a very talented shooting guard. I think Coach Nelson’s communication with Monta, and Monta’s opinion of himself as a “ball player” sucks. There was not a fan who loved Monta more when he was showing more restraint on the court and viewing the game more from an opportunist’s perspective. Now, he is so bent on being “the man” and I think he really came into this season with the idea that “I’d be damned before I let the offense go through this kid, rather than me”, and it really showed on the court. I never imagined he would force things as strongly as he did. It was very ugly at times.

His jumpshot has become very flat and has lost some of its rotation. I blame this on the ankle and his marginal loss of explosiveness. It just seems like he shot more with this legs before the injury, and now his release has grown a bit quicker and harder. Just an observation.

At any rate, I don’t think reverting back to the 06-07 season as an older, wiser Monta is out of the question. It will just require some much improved communication from the staff, a little soul searching on Monta’s part, maybe a little social initiative from Steph, and a little refinement on his mid-range game. With that said, I do not personally know Monta to say that he is enough of a thinker and a man to accept what he must do to become more successful. I can only hope. And that’s really what this fanpost is ALL about, right? Hope. So let’s just keep that in mind, and hope the two gentleman standing in the spotlight the best of luck, if not for the Warriors and the glory of the queen, for Carmelo.

if not just as good, better than Stockton. Go ahead, laugh. Lee on the other hand, hahahahahahahahahahahahaha is definitely no Malone. But he’s a very, very good player nonetheless. And yes, I’m a strong advocate of the trade. Hell, if he keeps making all-star teams he may even gain entry into that heaven known as the Hall of Fame (As jacked as that whole system is….). Philosophically, this raises similar questions on religion. Is it good works that grants me entry to heaven?(scoring) What is a good work? (scoring? sharing?) How do I succeed in a good work if it is indeed I am servicing myself in the end by gaining reputation towards heaven? (votes, bonuses) Haha…

If they come back to form.

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What is wrong with you?

be one of the fans who thinks since they were the leagues leading backcourt tandem in scoring and steals that they will be able to lead us deep into the playoffs someday. Nope

It’s not so much that we “hate” Ellis or even that we think he sucks. I just think there is a better fit for Curry in the backcourt. Ellis likes to dominate the ball. He needs a bigger point like Baron who can switch on defense and put a body on bigger opponents. He needs a point guard who does not specialize in scoring to look to set him up more. Ellis will be better and happier with this kind of player by his side.

The Warriors will be happier with a shooting guard who does not expect the world when it comes to keeping the ball in his hand, who dribbles less, looks to score less, passes more, defends better and with more versatility, rebounds, has a perimeter game, and takes pride doing the little things like setting screens and working hard on help defense to buy into the team concept more.

I really think the whole timing of Curry’s arrival as a teammate for Ellis couldn’t have been more F’d up and of worse circumstance. You’ve got a player who has been publicly crucified for getting hurt on a moped, who’s ego is bruised enough to the point where he is trying way too hard to make a successful comeback in one year’s time, hoping for redemption, his best teammate and friend gets traded away, the owners threaten to void his contract, the fans are pissed at him, and here comes this baby-faced little punk who cost us Amare coming in here with a little smirk on his face while he’s shooting three’s. Pissed off.

Regardless of what Monta’s opinion is as of now, I just think he’s run his course as Warrior and Curry could use a better teammate that could help us in some of our weaker facets that Monta does not specifically address. I think both guys would be happier if it’s the right situation. I know how you’re feeling right now Richboievans, I’m here for you :) ……. Let’s just try to see past the up and under lay ups and the back door lobs, and get an idea of the grander picture, yes?

clearly shows we should take your opinions on Monta with a grain of salt.

Are you stupid?

see them trading Melo for just cash. I think they’d want a star in return, or at least good player wrapped in a golden fleece.

it’s not the best trade idea in the world. It has it’s obvious flaws and all, and one would have to wonder how a backcourt of Lawson and Ellis would work out. They would obviously be unstoppable in the open court, but once things slow down, they have a similar dilemma to on the defensive end. Lawson does significantly out weigh Curry by about 20 lbs, but the height is obviously lacking.

I think ideally, Monta would do very well in Detroit or Phoenix, playing with either Stuckey or Dragic. I’m not sure how Sloan would handle Monta’s game, but he and Deron Williams would probably do well. Ideally, those are three teams I can think of off the top of my head where Ellis would fit in well.

If Denver would listen to a phone call offering Ellis and Wright, I think that they could make proper adjustments to round out the team a little better. Billups is a highly tradable commodity with his contract winding down, and they could use him to land a good three. J.R. Smith could also be a good sign-and-trade away from filling in the gaps. I honestly don’t think that Denver is dead and floating in the water without Carmelo to rescue them. They’re not in as bad as shape as say, Cleveland. They still have some good pieces in Lawson, Nene, and Afflalo.

Memphis just have a max deal to Rudy Gay, I dont think they are looking to move him for Monta. They want the Mayo deal. Also, I think most people who agree that Gay is grossly overpaid now. Not so sure that Denver wants that contract.