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Knicks1969 wrote:Let me be the first to say: whatever team passes on Russell will forever regret that decision a la Jordan and Kobe.

your not the first

fishmike wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:Let me be the first to say: whatever team passes on Russell will forever regret that decision a la Jordan and Kobe.

your not the first

Who else claimed that?

Knicks1969 wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:Let me be the first to say: whatever team passes on Russell will forever regret that decision a la Jordan and Kobe.

your not the first

Who else claimed that?

A lot of dudes on this board are saying that he is the best player in this draft.

I don't know if he's Kobe / Jordan level, but he absolutely has the goods, the right mindset, a toolset like Steph Curry - but he's actually got a bigger frame than Steph Curry. He's going to be a star in this league, especially with the way the rules are set up now.

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:Let me be the first to say: whatever team passes on Russell will forever regret that decision a la Jordan and Kobe.

your not the first

Who else claimed that?

A lot of dudes on this board are saying that he is the best player in this draft.

I don't know if he's Kobe / Jordan level, but he absolutely has the goods, the right mindset, a toolset like Steph Curry - but he's actually got a bigger frame than Steph Curry. He's going to be a star in this league, especially with the way the rules are set up now.

yea, Ive been secretly hoping we miss out on the bigs because I think he ends up being the best player in this draft. Its the little things I love about him and his game. I think he's got the right mindset to succeed in this town. I really think he's could be the a Jeter type player. Maybe not the best statistically, but a true winner who is a star in his own right and plays the right way.

The truth is the top of this draft is very nice, and these guys are also high character kids. I think the top 4-5 are great choices and anyone could be better than any other, DA is purely my personal preference and I admit that

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:Let me be the first to say: whatever team passes on Russell will forever regret that decision a la Jordan and Kobe.

your not the first

Who else claimed that?

A lot of dudes on this board are saying that he is the best player in this draft.

I don't know if he's Kobe / Jordan level, but he absolutely has the goods, the right mindset, a toolset like Steph Curry - but he's actually got a bigger frame than Steph Curry. He's going to be a star in this league, especially with the way the rules are set up now.

yea, Ive been secretly hoping we miss out on the bigs because I think he ends up being the best player in this draft. Its the little things I love about him and his game. I think he's got the right mindset to succeed in this town. I really think he's could be the a Jeter type player. Maybe not the best statistically, but a true winner who is a star in his own right and plays the right way.

The truth is the top of this draft is very nice, and these guys are also high character kids. I think the top 4-5 are great choices and anyone could be better than any other, DA is purely my personal preference and I admit that

Pretty much everyone I've talked to has said the same thing. Given Knicks history, this probably means the Knicks will get the fourth pick and the Sixers will take Russell third.

crzymdups wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:Let me be the first to say: whatever team passes on Russell will forever regret that decision a la Jordan and Kobe.

your not the first

Who else claimed that?

A lot of dudes on this board are saying that he is the best player in this draft.

I don't know if he's Kobe / Jordan level, but he absolutely has the goods, the right mindset, a toolset like Steph Curry - but he's actually got a bigger frame than Steph Curry. He's going to be a star in this league, especially with the way the rules are set up now.

yea, Ive been secretly hoping we miss out on the bigs because I think he ends up being the best player in this draft. Its the little things I love about him and his game. I think he's got the right mindset to succeed in this town. I really think he's could be the a Jeter type player. Maybe not the best statistically, but a true winner who is a star in his own right and plays the right way.

The truth is the top of this draft is very nice, and these guys are also high character kids. I think the top 4-5 are great choices and anyone could be better than any other, DA is purely my personal preference and I admit that

Pretty much everyone I've talked to has said the same thing. Given Knicks history, this probably means the Knicks will get the fourth pick and the Sixers will take Russell third.

If that happens, I swear I will cry

I just want to draft him for some reason. I think he is going to be very very good in the NBA.

mreinman wrote:I think that he will be the best player out of this draft

Same....The kid is going to be special. This is the guy I want in the blue and orange.

Knicks1969 wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:Let me be the first to say: whatever team passes on Russell will forever regret that decision a la Jordan and Kobe.

your not the first

Who else claimed that?

A lot of dudes on this board are saying that he is the best player in this draft.

I don't know if he's Kobe / Jordan level, but he absolutely has the goods, the right mindset, a toolset like Steph Curry - but he's actually got a bigger frame than Steph Curry. He's going to be a star in this league, especially with the way the rules are set up now.

yea, Ive been secretly hoping we miss out on the bigs because I think he ends up being the best player in this draft. Its the little things I love about him and his game. I think he's got the right mindset to succeed in this town. I really think he's could be the a Jeter type player. Maybe not the best statistically, but a true winner who is a star in his own right and plays the right way.

The truth is the top of this draft is very nice, and these guys are also high character kids. I think the top 4-5 are great choices and anyone could be better than any other, DA is purely my personal preference and I admit that

Pretty much everyone I've talked to has said the same thing. Given Knicks history, this probably means the Knicks will get the fourth pick and the Sixers will take Russell third.

If that happens, I swear I will cry

When the Knicks missed on Steph Curry by one spot, my friends and I just sat in silence for literally an hour. Same night Michael Jackson died. Sadly, one of the nights in Knicks history I will never ever forget.

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:Let me be the first to say: whatever team passes on Russell will forever regret that decision a la Jordan and Kobe.

your not the first

Who else claimed that?

A lot of dudes on this board are saying that he is the best player in this draft.

I don't know if he's Kobe / Jordan level, but he absolutely has the goods, the right mindset, a toolset like Steph Curry - but he's actually got a bigger frame than Steph Curry. He's going to be a star in this league, especially with the way the rules are set up now.

yea, Ive been secretly hoping we miss out on the bigs because I think he ends up being the best player in this draft. Its the little things I love about him and his game. I think he's got the right mindset to succeed in this town. I really think he's could be the a Jeter type player. Maybe not the best statistically, but a true winner who is a star in his own right and plays the right way.

The truth is the top of this draft is very nice, and these guys are also high character kids. I think the top 4-5 are great choices and anyone could be better than any other, DA is purely my personal preference and I admit that

Pretty much everyone I've talked to has said the same thing. Given Knicks history, this probably means the Knicks will get the fourth pick and the Sixers will take Russell third.

If that happens, I swear I will cry

When the Knicks missed on Steph Curry by one spot, my friends and I just sat in silence for literally an hour. Same night Michael Jackson died. Sadly, one of the nights in Knicks history I will never ever forget.

Yeah me and my sons were stunned. I just knew that kid would've been perfect in NY. Let's hope this time things go in our favor in the lottery and draft. A top 3 pick would be optimal but even at 4-5 we can still get a good player.

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:Let me be the first to say: whatever team passes on Russell will forever regret that decision a la Jordan and Kobe.

your not the first

Who else claimed that?

A lot of dudes on this board are saying that he is the best player in this draft.

I don't know if he's Kobe / Jordan level, but he absolutely has the goods, the right mindset, a toolset like Steph Curry - but he's actually got a bigger frame than Steph Curry. He's going to be a star in this league, especially with the way the rules are set up now.

yea, Ive been secretly hoping we miss out on the bigs because I think he ends up being the best player in this draft. Its the little things I love about him and his game. I think he's got the right mindset to succeed in this town. I really think he's could be the a Jeter type player. Maybe not the best statistically, but a true winner who is a star in his own right and plays the right way.

The truth is the top of this draft is very nice, and these guys are also high character kids. I think the top 4-5 are great choices and anyone could be better than any other, DA is purely my personal preference and I admit that

Pretty much everyone I've talked to has said the same thing. Given Knicks history, this probably means the Knicks will get the fourth pick and the Sixers will take Russell third.

If that happens, I swear I will cry

When the Knicks missed on Steph Curry by one spot, my friends and I just sat in silence for literally an hour. Same night Michael Jackson died. Sadly, one of the nights in Knicks history I will never ever forget.

I hear you, but luckily the dropoff from Russell to Winslow say isnt the same as Curry to Jordan Hill, and that was before Curry was Curry. I mean Winslow just won an NCAA tourney, is the best athlete of all these guys we are talking about and has star potential as well.

I mean we all have our flavor or preference, but of generally agreed on top 5 (Towns/OK4/Russ/Mudiay/Winslow) I think most agree they are all great prospect and I dont see a clear drop in talent from one to the other. Picking 6-7 (I forgot where we missed Curry took Hill) its much more dicey.

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:Let me be the first to say: whatever team passes on Russell will forever regret that decision a la Jordan and Kobe.

your not the first

Who else claimed that?

A lot of dudes on this board are saying that he is the best player in this draft.

I don't know if he's Kobe / Jordan level, but he absolutely has the goods, the right mindset, a toolset like Steph Curry - but he's actually got a bigger frame than Steph Curry. He's going to be a star in this league, especially with the way the rules are set up now.

yea, Ive been secretly hoping we miss out on the bigs because I think he ends up being the best player in this draft. Its the little things I love about him and his game. I think he's got the right mindset to succeed in this town. I really think he's could be the a Jeter type player. Maybe not the best statistically, but a true winner who is a star in his own right and plays the right way.

The truth is the top of this draft is very nice, and these guys are also high character kids. I think the top 4-5 are great choices and anyone could be better than any other, DA is purely my personal preference and I admit that

Pretty much everyone I've talked to has said the same thing. Given Knicks history, this probably means the Knicks will get the fourth pick and the Sixers will take Russell third.

If that happens, I swear I will cry

When the Knicks missed on Steph Curry by one spot, my friends and I just sat in silence for literally an hour. Same night Michael Jackson died. Sadly, one of the nights in Knicks history I will never ever forget.

I hear you, but luckily the dropoff from Russell to Winslow say isnt the same as Curry to Jordan Hill, and that was before Curry was Curry. I mean Winslow just won an NCAA tourney, is the best athlete of all these guys we are talking about and has star potential as well.

I mean we all have our flavor or preference, but of generally agreed on top 5 (Towns/OK4/Russ/Mudiay/Winslow) I think most agree they are all great prospect and I dont see a clear drop in talent from one to the other. Picking 6-7 (I forgot where we missed Curry took Hill) its much more dicey.

EXACTLY!!! Some Naysayers want to try and make a narrative that falling to 5 would somehow be a massive failure but just looking at the talent in this draft that can't be the case. We'd be in good shape with any of the players likely to go top 5.

I think it's been so long since we've been in this position that people don't know how to deal with this situation. We're not necessarily losers if we pick 2-5. These players were all very close in terms of talent. Perhaps in other drafts there was a major drop from the #1 pick to the rest but this is a good draft IMO.

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:Let me be the first to say: whatever team passes on Russell will forever regret that decision a la Jordan and Kobe.

your not the first

Who else claimed that?

A lot of dudes on this board are saying that he is the best player in this draft.

I don't know if he's Kobe / Jordan level, but he absolutely has the goods, the right mindset, a toolset like Steph Curry - but he's actually got a bigger frame than Steph Curry. He's going to be a star in this league, especially with the way the rules are set up now.

yea, Ive been secretly hoping we miss out on the bigs because I think he ends up being the best player in this draft. Its the little things I love about him and his game. I think he's got the right mindset to succeed in this town. I really think he's could be the a Jeter type player. Maybe not the best statistically, but a true winner who is a star in his own right and plays the right way.

The truth is the top of this draft is very nice, and these guys are also high character kids. I think the top 4-5 are great choices and anyone could be better than any other, DA is purely my personal preference and I admit that

Pretty much everyone I've talked to has said the same thing. Given Knicks history, this probably means the Knicks will get the fourth pick and the Sixers will take Russell third.

If that happens, I swear I will cry

When the Knicks missed on Steph Curry by one spot, my friends and I just sat in silence for literally an hour. Same night Michael Jackson died. Sadly, one of the nights in Knicks history I will never ever forget.

I hear you, but luckily the dropoff from Russell to Winslow say isnt the same as Curry to Jordan Hill, and that was before Curry was Curry. I mean Winslow just won an NCAA tourney, is the best athlete of all these guys we are talking about and has star potential as well.

I mean we all have our flavor or preference, but of generally agreed on top 5 (Towns/OK4/Russ/Mudiay/Winslow) I think most agree they are all great prospect and I dont see a clear drop in talent from one to the other. Picking 6-7 (I forgot where we missed Curry took Hill) its much more dicey.

The hit was hard that night missing out on Curry. But the Knicks always seem to exaserbate the problem by choosing the worst of what is left. Could have easily picked Derozan and the Knicks would be better for it.

Vmart wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

When the Knicks missed on Steph Curry by one spot, my friends and I just sat in silence for literally an hour. Same night Michael Jackson died. Sadly, one of the nights in Knicks history I will never ever forget.

I hear you, but luckily the dropoff from Russell to Winslow say isnt the same as Curry to Jordan Hill, and that was before Curry was Curry. I mean Winslow just won an NCAA tourney, is the best athlete of all these guys we are talking about and has star potential as well.

I mean we all have our flavor or preference, but of generally agreed on top 5 (Towns/OK4/Russ/Mudiay/Winslow) I think most agree they are all great prospect and I dont see a clear drop in talent from one to the other. Picking 6-7 (I forgot where we missed Curry took Hill) its much more dicey.

The hit was hard that night missing out on Curry. But the Knicks always seem to exaserbate the problem by choosing the worst of what is left. Could have easily picked Derozan and the Knicks would be better for it.

I really wanted Jrue Holiday. Brandon Jennings was on the board. Ty Lawson, too. Derozan, sure.

You have to wonder if the Knicks had actually made a good pick if that player would still be here anyway.

Vmart wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:Let me be the first to say: whatever team passes on Russell will forever regret that decision a la Jordan and Kobe.

your not the first

Who else claimed that?

A lot of dudes on this board are saying that he is the best player in this draft.

I don't know if he's Kobe / Jordan level, but he absolutely has the goods, the right mindset, a toolset like Steph Curry - but he's actually got a bigger frame than Steph Curry. He's going to be a star in this league, especially with the way the rules are set up now.

yea, Ive been secretly hoping we miss out on the bigs because I think he ends up being the best player in this draft. Its the little things I love about him and his game. I think he's got the right mindset to succeed in this town. I really think he's could be the a Jeter type player. Maybe not the best statistically, but a true winner who is a star in his own right and plays the right way.

The truth is the top of this draft is very nice, and these guys are also high character kids. I think the top 4-5 are great choices and anyone could be better than any other, DA is purely my personal preference and I admit that

Pretty much everyone I've talked to has said the same thing. Given Knicks history, this probably means the Knicks will get the fourth pick and the Sixers will take Russell third.

If that happens, I swear I will cry

When the Knicks missed on Steph Curry by one spot, my friends and I just sat in silence for literally an hour. Same night Michael Jackson died. Sadly, one of the nights in Knicks history I will never ever forget.

I hear you, but luckily the dropoff from Russell to Winslow say isnt the same as Curry to Jordan Hill, and that was before Curry was Curry. I mean Winslow just won an NCAA tourney, is the best athlete of all these guys we are talking about and has star potential as well.

I mean we all have our flavor or preference, but of generally agreed on top 5 (Towns/OK4/Russ/Mudiay/Winslow) I think most agree they are all great prospect and I dont see a clear drop in talent from one to the other. Picking 6-7 (I forgot where we missed Curry took Hill) its much more dicey.

The hit was hard that night missing out on Curry. But the Knicks always seem to exaserbate the problem by choosing the worst of what is left. Could have easily picked Derozan and the Knicks would be better for it.

And maybe TMS would still be around lol... I cant blame them for missing on him. Wasnt he a HS kid straight outta compton? Maybe just were just scared to put a million bucks in his wallet and bring him to NY.

I hear you though... I guess my point is simply that it will be hard for the Knicks to screw this up, unless of course they take WCS at 4-5 which I dont believe for a second.

crzymdups wrote:

Vmart wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

When the Knicks missed on Steph Curry by one spot, my friends and I just sat in silence for literally an hour. Same night Michael Jackson died. Sadly, one of the nights in Knicks history I will never ever forget.

I hear you, but luckily the dropoff from Russell to Winslow say isnt the same as Curry to Jordan Hill, and that was before Curry was Curry. I mean Winslow just won an NCAA tourney, is the best athlete of all these guys we are talking about and has star potential as well.

I mean we all have our flavor or preference, but of generally agreed on top 5 (Towns/OK4/Russ/Mudiay/Winslow) I think most agree they are all great prospect and I dont see a clear drop in talent from one to the other. Picking 6-7 (I forgot where we missed Curry took Hill) its much more dicey.

The hit was hard that night missing out on Curry. But the Knicks always seem to exaserbate the problem by choosing the worst of what is left. Could have easily picked Derozan and the Knicks would be better for it.

I really wanted Jrue Holiday. Brandon Jennings was on the board. Ty Lawson, too. Derozan, sure.

You have to wonder if the Knicks had actually made a good pick if that player would still be here anyway.

By the way Hardaway is treated here and people want to move away from Timmy shows Impatience. I happen to think Timmy is going to be. Very good player.

Vmart wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Vmart wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

When the Knicks missed on Steph Curry by one spot, my friends and I just sat in silence for literally an hour. Same night Michael Jackson died. Sadly, one of the nights in Knicks history I will never ever forget.

I hear you, but luckily the dropoff from Russell to Winslow say isnt the same as Curry to Jordan Hill, and that was before Curry was Curry. I mean Winslow just won an NCAA tourney, is the best athlete of all these guys we are talking about and has star potential as well.

I mean we all have our flavor or preference, but of generally agreed on top 5 (Towns/OK4/Russ/Mudiay/Winslow) I think most agree they are all great prospect and I dont see a clear drop in talent from one to the other. Picking 6-7 (I forgot where we missed Curry took Hill) its much more dicey.

The hit was hard that night missing out on Curry. But the Knicks always seem to exaserbate the problem by choosing the worst of what is left. Could have easily picked Derozan and the Knicks would be better for it.

I really wanted Jrue Holiday. Brandon Jennings was on the board. Ty Lawson, too. Derozan, sure.

You have to wonder if the Knicks had actually made a good pick if that player would still be here anyway.

By the way Hardaway is treated here and people want to move away from Timmy shows Impatience. I happen to think Timmy is going to be. Very good player.

I think he could be. It certainly took Derozan a few years to put it all together.

Most rookies, you look around the league and they really take off their third or fourth year.

Most Knicks rookies - start strong in their first season, annointed stars by Knicks fans, struggle in their second years, told they suck, get traded.

fishmike wrote:

Vmart wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:Let me be the first to say: whatever team passes on Russell will forever regret that decision a la Jordan and Kobe.

your not the first

Who else claimed that?

A lot of dudes on this board are saying that he is the best player in this draft.

I don't know if he's Kobe / Jordan level, but he absolutely has the goods, the right mindset, a toolset like Steph Curry - but he's actually got a bigger frame than Steph Curry. He's going to be a star in this league, especially with the way the rules are set up now.

yea, Ive been secretly hoping we miss out on the bigs because I think he ends up being the best player in this draft. Its the little things I love about him and his game. I think he's got the right mindset to succeed in this town. I really think he's could be the a Jeter type player. Maybe not the best statistically, but a true winner who is a star in his own right and plays the right way.

The truth is the top of this draft is very nice, and these guys are also high character kids. I think the top 4-5 are great choices and anyone could be better than any other, DA is purely my personal preference and I admit that

Pretty much everyone I've talked to has said the same thing. Given Knicks history, this probably means the Knicks will get the fourth pick and the Sixers will take Russell third.

If that happens, I swear I will cry

When the Knicks missed on Steph Curry by one spot, my friends and I just sat in silence for literally an hour. Same night Michael Jackson died. Sadly, one of the nights in Knicks history I will never ever forget.

I hear you, but luckily the dropoff from Russell to Winslow say isnt the same as Curry to Jordan Hill, and that was before Curry was Curry. I mean Winslow just won an NCAA tourney, is the best athlete of all these guys we are talking about and has star potential as well.

I mean we all have our flavor or preference, but of generally agreed on top 5 (Towns/OK4/Russ/Mudiay/Winslow) I think most agree they are all great prospect and I dont see a clear drop in talent from one to the other. Picking 6-7 (I forgot where we missed Curry took Hill) its much more dicey.

The hit was hard that night missing out on Curry. But the Knicks always seem to exaserbate the problem by choosing the worst of what is left. Could have easily picked Derozan and the Knicks would be better for it.

And maybe TMS would still be around lol... I cant blame them for missing on him. Wasnt he a HS kid straight outta compton? Maybe just were just scared to put a million bucks in his wallet and bring him to NY.

I hear you though... I guess my point is simply that it will be hard for the Knicks to screw this up, unless of course they take WCS at 4-5 which I dont believe for a second.

Derozan attended college USC.

I guess it comes down to work outs and interviews - but I would almost pick Russell - even #1- and then make a hard push to sign Deandre Jordan to a max deal & sell him on moving east, having a quality PG like he has had with Paul and that Melo can be a bounce back citizen.

Russell
Gallo
Melo
PF?
Jordan

that team should get to the play offs in the east if everyone stays healthy!

Vmart wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Vmart wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

When the Knicks missed on Steph Curry by one spot, my friends and I just sat in silence for literally an hour. Same night Michael Jackson died. Sadly, one of the nights in Knicks history I will never ever forget.

I hear you, but luckily the dropoff from Russell to Winslow say isnt the same as Curry to Jordan Hill, and that was before Curry was Curry. I mean Winslow just won an NCAA tourney, is the best athlete of all these guys we are talking about and has star potential as well.

I mean we all have our flavor or preference, but of generally agreed on top 5 (Towns/OK4/Russ/Mudiay/Winslow) I think most agree they are all great prospect and I dont see a clear drop in talent from one to the other. Picking 6-7 (I forgot where we missed Curry took Hill) its much more dicey.

The hit was hard that night missing out on Curry. But the Knicks always seem to exaserbate the problem by choosing the worst of what is left. Could have easily picked Derozan and the Knicks would be better for it.

I really wanted Jrue Holiday. Brandon Jennings was on the board. Ty Lawson, too. Derozan, sure.

You have to wonder if the Knicks had actually made a good pick if that player would still be here anyway.

By the way Hardaway is treated here and people want to move away from Timmy shows Impatience. I happen to think Timmy is going to be. Very good player.

I agree.....I for one think we should be patient with Hardaway, Early and Larkins. If they don't put it together by next season, trade them. I would trade THJ and Calderon to get Stephenson

franco12 wrote:I guess it comes down to work outs and interviews - but I would almost pick Russell - even #1- and then make a hard push to sign Deandre Jordan to a max deal & sell him on moving east, having a quality PG like he has had with Paul and that Melo can be a bounce back citizen.

Russell
Gallo
Melo
PF?
Jordan

that team should get to the play offs in the east if everyone stays healthy!

with that line up I would go even harder for Dermar Carrol and play smaller.
Guards: Russell/Gallo
Forwards: Melo/Carrol
Center: Jordan
3 excellent defensive players around Melo/Russell's offense. Shved would be nice there also. Its one version of a blueprint for sure.