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Fuck a list.... Melo is already speaking to Durant. They been spotted all over the city together. Melo got the inside track... it's called friendship

Besides Melo, DRose is also very close to KD. Lance Thomas too. KD's mom loves New York. His PR firm is based here. We have a chance. We need to stress that with Noah, we have the best starting 5 in the league. That he can be king in the East and make the finals every year. That his endorsement money will skyrocket. That his friend's need him. That his mom will be happy. Just sign right here.

EnySpree wrote:Fuck a list.... Melo is already speaking to Durant. They been spotted all over the city together. Melo got the inside track... it's called friendship

lets see if their bromance even gets us a meet.

mreinman wrote:

EnySpree wrote:Fuck a list.... Melo is already speaking to Durant. They been spotted all over the city together. Melo got the inside track... it's called friendship

lets see if their bromance even gets us a meet.

Keep waiting for espn, the post and the daily news to update the list

EnySpree wrote:

mreinman wrote:

EnySpree wrote:Fuck a list.... Melo is already speaking to Durant. They been spotted all over the city together. Melo got the inside track... it's called friendship

lets see if their bromance even gets us a meet.

Keep waiting for espn, the post and the daily news to update the list

People have to stop being so stuck on the Cliche Knicks Suck , Nobody Will Come mode. This is an enormous decision for KD and I have to think it would only help the Knicks chances that Melo and Rose would be talking to KD. Melo in particular can answer any question imaginable that KD might have about NY. I heard that KD's dad is a long time Knicks fan.

Durant was asked after practice Monday at Basketball City whether he was impressed by Porzingis’ debut season.

“Yeah, no doubt,’’ Durant said. “No doubt. Most definitely. When they made the pick, I texted [Fisher] immediately and I said I liked the pick. A lot of people were down on him. but he can play. I’ve seen it, you’ve seen it. He’s a skilled guy.’’

Durant said skill has sometimes lost its place as the NBA places an emphasis on athleticism.

“I think we’ve gotten away from enjoying the skilled players in this league,’’ Durant said, referring to the 7-foot-3 Porzingis. “We’ve got so many guys that are athletic and big and strong, but he’s a skilled player. He can shoot, make the right plays, he can defend, he’s a 7-footer that can shoot all the way out to the 3-point line. That’s rare. And blocks shots. That’s like a unicorn in this league. You’ve got to respect what he’s doing. This being New York City, everything is under a microscope, but he’s progressing at a high rate pretty fast and he’s gonna be a force.’’

Another early fan, Lakers legend James Worthy, described Porzingis during the summer league as a cross between Durant and Dirk Nowitzki.

The Post reported in November that Durant’s father, Wayne Pratt, is a Knicks fan and stayed at the same hotel when the Knicks visited Oklahoma City. (Durant is much closer to his mother than his father, who left the family when Durant was young.)

Durant’s agent attended a Knicks game at the Garden two weeks ago and could be seen hanging out with Knicks executive Jamie Matthews 90 minutes before tip-off.

http://nypost.com/2016/01/25/kevin-duran...

nixluva wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

mreinman wrote:

EnySpree wrote:Fuck a list.... Melo is already speaking to Durant. They been spotted all over the city together. Melo got the inside track... it's called friendship

lets see if their bromance even gets us a meet.

Keep waiting for espn, the post and the daily news to update the list

People have to stop being so stuck on the Cliche Knicks Suck , Nobody Will Come mode. This is an enormous decision for KD and I have to think it would only help the Knicks chances that Melo and Rose would be talking to KD. Melo in particular can answer any question imaginable that KD might have about NY. I heard that KD's dad is a long time Knicks fan.

Durant was asked after practice Monday at Basketball City whether he was impressed by Porzingis’ debut season.

“Yeah, no doubt,’’ Durant said. “No doubt. Most definitely. When they made the pick, I texted [Fisher] immediately and I said I liked the pick. A lot of people were down on him. but he can play. I’ve seen it, you’ve seen it. He’s a skilled guy.’’

Durant said skill has sometimes lost its place as the NBA places an emphasis on athleticism.

“I think we’ve gotten away from enjoying the skilled players in this league,’’ Durant said, referring to the 7-foot-3 Porzingis. “We’ve got so many guys that are athletic and big and strong, but he’s a skilled player. He can shoot, make the right plays, he can defend, he’s a 7-footer that can shoot all the way out to the 3-point line. That’s rare. And blocks shots. That’s like a unicorn in this league. You’ve got to respect what he’s doing. This being New York City, everything is under a microscope, but he’s progressing at a high rate pretty fast and he’s gonna be a force.’’

Another early fan, Lakers legend James Worthy, described Porzingis during the summer league as a cross between Durant and Dirk Nowitzki.

The Post reported in November that Durant’s father, Wayne Pratt, is a Knicks fan and stayed at the same hotel when the Knicks visited Oklahoma City. (Durant is much closer to his mother than his father, who left the family when Durant was young.)

Durant’s agent attended a Knicks game at the Garden two weeks ago and could be seen hanging out with Knicks executive Jamie Matthews 90 minutes before tip-off.

http://nypost.com/2016/01/25/kevin-duran...

so whats your gut? are the knicks getting a formal meeting with him?

mreinman wrote:

nixluva wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

mreinman wrote:

EnySpree wrote:Fuck a list.... Melo is already speaking to Durant. They been spotted all over the city together. Melo got the inside track... it's called friendship

lets see if their bromance even gets us a meet.

Keep waiting for espn, the post and the daily news to update the list

People have to stop being so stuck on the Cliche Knicks Suck , Nobody Will Come mode. This is an enormous decision for KD and I have to think it would only help the Knicks chances that Melo and Rose would be talking to KD. Melo in particular can answer any question imaginable that KD might have about NY. I heard that KD's dad is a long time Knicks fan.

Durant was asked after practice Monday at Basketball City whether he was impressed by Porzingis’ debut season.

“Yeah, no doubt,’’ Durant said. “No doubt. Most definitely. When they made the pick, I texted [Fisher] immediately and I said I liked the pick. A lot of people were down on him. but he can play. I’ve seen it, you’ve seen it. He’s a skilled guy.’’

Durant said skill has sometimes lost its place as the NBA places an emphasis on athleticism.

“I think we’ve gotten away from enjoying the skilled players in this league,’’ Durant said, referring to the 7-foot-3 Porzingis. “We’ve got so many guys that are athletic and big and strong, but he’s a skilled player. He can shoot, make the right plays, he can defend, he’s a 7-footer that can shoot all the way out to the 3-point line. That’s rare. And blocks shots. That’s like a unicorn in this league. You’ve got to respect what he’s doing. This being New York City, everything is under a microscope, but he’s progressing at a high rate pretty fast and he’s gonna be a force.’’

Another early fan, Lakers legend James Worthy, described Porzingis during the summer league as a cross between Durant and Dirk Nowitzki.

The Post reported in November that Durant’s father, Wayne Pratt, is a Knicks fan and stayed at the same hotel when the Knicks visited Oklahoma City. (Durant is much closer to his mother than his father, who left the family when Durant was young.)

Durant’s agent attended a Knicks game at the Garden two weeks ago and could be seen hanging out with Knicks executive Jamie Matthews 90 minutes before tip-off.

http://nypost.com/2016/01/25/kevin-duran...

so whats your gut? are the knicks getting a formal meeting with him?

It may not be on day one but I believe they get a meeting. Makes no sense not to let yourself be schmoozed by the Knicks and MSG. No matter what you eventually decide as a FA you should take the meeting.

I really think Melo might get fined for tampering here. KD isn't a free agent til midnight July 1.

“‎I’m with KD now; he’s right downstairs … We’ve been together. We’ve been talking,” Carmelo Anthony told ESPN in an interview that will air on “SportsCenter.”

“I do consider myself part of the Knicks, so that meeting has already taken place.”

http://nypost.com/2016/06/27/how-carmelo...

nba hasnt policed this type of player to player talk, however that line caught my attention as well. wish he would not have phrased it that way. most likely though, no team will say anything cuz they have their own players doing the same thing.

sidsanders wrote:nba hasnt policed this type of player to player talk, however that line caught my attention as well. wish he would not have phrased it that way. most likely though, no team will say anything cuz they have their own players doing the same thing.

You can watch the video here and it seems more like he's joking.

But out of context in print like that, it looks pretty bad - http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=1656074...

mreinman wrote:

EnySpree wrote:Fuck a list.... Melo is already speaking to Durant. They been spotted all over the city together. Melo got the inside track... it's called friendship

lets see if their bromance even gets us a meet.

What is the obsession with the meetings? This new click bait is a dog and pony show for fans only. This guy is an NBA supeestar. You think he gives a crap or needs to see us give him a PowerPoint presentation? He knows the arena,knows who's on the roster and can talk to them about the environment, and he knows to the nearest penny what we can pay him and the fact that it is less than what any other team in the league will give him. All that said, he will probably stay in OKC with a 1 yr opt out as it is the most logical decision.

Being wined and dined by friend who work for an organization that is interested in your services is better than a PowerPoint presentation 100% of the time.

Um, Melo even said he is going to the team that gives him the best chance to win now. If that's not a GS endorsement, then what is?

I'm at 65% to GS right now. 25% back to OKC, on a 1 and 1. 5% San Antonio. 2% Miami. 1% NY. 2% everyone else.

Best Melo could do was pitch him to take a 1 and 1 and wait and see. With these quotes, I am pretty clear this is a no go.

New information could change this, but I just don't see it this second.

EwingsGlass wrote:Um, Melo even said he is going to the team that gives him the best chance to win now. If that's not a GS endorsement, then what is?

I'm at 65% to GS right now. 25% back to OKC, on a 1 and 1. 5% San Antonio. 2% Miami. 1% NY. 2% everyone else.

Best Melo could do was pitch him to take a 1 and 1 and wait and see. With these quotes, I am pretty clear this is a no go.

New information could change this, but I just don't see it this second.

Can't disagree with your percentages. I just don't take that comment at full face value. A player of his caliber immediately elevates any team. He's not some role player. I don't personally view GS as a real option for him since I don't think he wants to be perceived as soft or a sell out. All speculation at this point. I have OKC as an overwhelming fav with the Knicks, SA, and Miami having outside shots at him signing a 1 and 1. SA and Miami always in play bc it's not a dollars hit. Miami also a great city to hang out in at that age.