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A Totally Stupid Post About Carmelo in Utah
Posted by: Brian McCann on August 27th, 2010
The author's views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of the Utah Jazz.
Carmelo Anthony: The Diva
First off, let me say that this trade proposal is just plain stupid. It just is. I totally, 100% admit it. There is absolutely no need for any of you to tell me how stupid this proposal is in the comments section because I already know that this is the most ridiculous, absurd, far-fetched, ludicrous, short-sighted, and naïve trade proposal that I have ever made. I know some of you will still jump on my back for it, and I don’t care. All I want you to do when you read this post is to forget all of your biases and pretenses (like that could ever happen). Let your mind go; leave it at the proverbial door. I understand that this is trade is almost totally impossible-I get it. But if over 85% of you like the movie “Inception” (according to Rotten Tomatoes), then I know you know how to leave your brain at the door. Extracting information from somebody else’s dreams is way more impossible than this proposal (well, maybe).
Carmelo Anthony is on the block. Denver has no choice but to trade him at this point if they want to get anything in return. Yes, they could let him play out his contract, but his relationship with that club has turned sour, and he will 100% walk next season leaving the Thuggies high and dry unless they trade him. They have to move him. That team’s chemistry is shot, their ship has sailed, and J.R. Smith is choking out D-Leaguers in pick up games just to add insult to their collective injury. In short, they are done-ski, and keeping Melo around for one last hurrah doesn’t make a lot of sense given their chemistry issues.
Allegedly, As is typical with today’s athlete, Carmelo’s agent, Leon Rose, has given a short list of teams that his client would prefer to be traded to that includes the New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, and Houston Rockets. Oh how diva-ish. The Nuggets are believed to prefer dealing with the LA Clippers and New Jersey Nets because they like the young players those teams have to offer. I can’t imagine Melo wanting to play for the Clipps, because, well, they are the Clipps, and the Nets are nearly just as bad. But reportedly, Melo is interested in building his brand, and his wife, past MTV VJ Lala Vazquez, apparently wants to be somewhere close to the entertainment industry, so either of those locations would be ideal if he is not interested in winning a championship.
But, if Melo is interested in actually winning hardware, Utah would be a great fit. Yes, I really did just write that. Utah would be a great fit if Melo’s first priority is winning. It is hard not to believe a core of Deron Williams, Al Jefferson, and Carmelo Anthony wouldn’t be the odds on favorite to be the heir apparent to the Lakers given the Jazz’ strong supporting cast. And what’s more, Utah has the assets to make Denver one helluva deal. AK’s expiring contract probably would not be enough to entice Denver to deal with Utah, but throw in Paul Millsap or CJ Miles, and you have a trade that is a lot better than an Eddy Curry/future draft picks or Vince Carter/future draft picks deal. Plus doing so would allow Melo to sign his three year $65 million extension without much difference in tax consequence for the Jazz.
Obviously, Melo would have to want this trade to go down to sign the extension (I don’t see the Jazz organization pulling the trigger on something like this for one year, just to watch Melo walk), and most likely he wouldn’t because of his aforementioned diva-ness, but if he wants to win rings above all else, and if the proposal was made, it’s difficult to think he wouldn’t at least consider it. The Nuggets would be left with valuable assets, Melo would get his raise, the Jazz would be serious contenders, and Deron would have a legit number three. Ahhhhhh…if only the world were perfect.
Of course, it’s not and this deal has a slim chance in the furthest corner of hell of actually going down, also considering the fact that Denver management would probably rather bite off their own fingers than do an inter-division deal with the Jazz for their franchise player. But isn’t it fun to dream about a world in which basketball decisions are based purely on basketball? If Melo wants to be a diva, he should go to New York and squander his prime with the worst run sports franchise in modern history. If he wants to win titles, he should consider teams that offer him his best shot at doing so, and, on paper, Utah is one of those teams.
Melo won’t win a title in New York or New Jersey or with the Clipps. He could in Utah, but most likely he would have a hard time trading in Madison Avenue for State Street. Kevin O’Conner has been on a hot streak lately though, so who knows. It’s completely unlikely but hardly impossible, and it’s worth at least making an offer.
Then again, I’m sure KOC already has.
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I think it would be interesting if we could do a 3 way trade with New Jersey and the Nuggets. New Jersey’s new Russian owner is high on AK. So it might work where we get Melo from the Nuggets, give AK to New Jersey, and then the Nuggets can get some young legs to build around.
Quick question why would anyone want to get rid of Millsap or CJ? Especially if the guy is likely to walk the next year? I believe both CJ and Millsap are going to have breakout seasons. It’s not worth the risk to trade those guys for Melo.
Iagree that the trade isn’t going to happen, but it is fun to think about. Also, Anthony has shown in Denver that with a very good point guard (Chauncey Billups) he can win games. D-WIll would make that even easier. With Jefferson down low, D-Will at the Point and Melo at the 3 we would have a totally stacked offense. The three-way with New Jersey has more chance than a two team deal, but I think that we would still need to add CJ to have even the remotest chance of landing Carmelo Anthony. Also, I don’t think Carmelo is as much of a head case as you do. He was crazy good when he won the NCAA title with Syracuse. Also, with the Carmelo fans of Utah he already has a loyal fan base here, lol.
Jazzed- only reason I think you have to throw in one of those guys (in my fantasy world of this even happening), is because the Rockets, Clipps, and a hand full of others could offer Denver better deals than just AK. You would have to sweeten the pot. Plus Denver has already mentioned that they want young talent. AK isn’t old, but he isn’t young. He’s a great peice for matching salaries, but not enought to get it done.
Jared- All of his fans here make it a natural fit:)
I would love this trade. But I don’t think Jazz management or Carmelo would.
Carmelo has a great point guard in Chauncey and good big men (at least til the Jazz made them look silly last postseason).
Carmelo will have the same setup in New York eventually with CP3 and Amare.
Carmelo is offensive-minded, me-first player. Not really the type for the Sloan offense.
The team setup is very similar in Denver, Utah or NY. So tell me why Carmelo would choose Utah.
Like I said, I would love the trade because he’s a baller and fun to watch. But it’s not going to happen because of both Melo and Jazz Philosophy.
I agree that strictly from a statistical basketball view point, this would be a trade that would almost guarantee us a few rings in the future. If Hell did in fact freeze over and Melo came to Utah, I’m not so sure I would want him here, as tempting as a championship sounds.
I’ve always admired the way the Jazz management has tried to aquire players with good character. In my opinion, Melo does not. I think that having him play for Utah could tarnish the reputation that the Jazz have.
I know to some people that doesn’t matter. But I enjoy watching and cheering for those that have class.
Theres no way I give up AK and Milsap for Melo. AK and Miles might be an idea though. Jefferson, Milsap, Melo, Bell, and Dwill leading the starters would be a pretty awesome offensive team. Espically if AKs conctract expired and he decided to come resign back with the Jazz.
I’m still not sold on Miles, I hope he ends up as good as everyone thinks he will be this year. IMO hes expendable, Milsaps not.
Absolutely love the picture. I have tried to leave my biases aside and think about this in pure basketball sense but, and I am probably the only one in this group that feels this way, I would not want Carmello Anthony on the Jazz if he drifted in on a cloud all the way from Denver. In fact he was on my top five dislike list from a previous post. When I think about how angry Jazz fans were with Boozer last summer for even mentioning he was OK with playing elsewhere, imagine how angry they would have been if he demanded a trade a month before training camp opened. Did Carmello halp the Nuggets beat the Lakers in the playoffs, No, and isn’t that what most Jazz fans want more than anything? I can’t help but harken back to Mark Jackson and how much his attitude ruined the chemistry of the Jazz and most likely helped the exit of Stockton along, I think that the same feeling might come along with Carmello. Who ruined the team chemistry in Denver, does anybaody know for sure?
Man, the guy paid for commercials from “Melo’s People of Utah”. It would be the most ironic thing EVER if he played for the Jazz and won a title here. I never liked him, he looks like an awful Brazilian comedian, Tiririca (photo of Tiririca on the link below). I’d feel very weird if he’d ever play for the Jazz. Lol
http://fofocaspatologicas.blogspot.com/2009/08/apoptose-por-tiririca.html
Did you just rip on inception? That movie is amazing. I found it hard to read after that ha. But really in so many factors this just won’t happen. If somehow the stars aligned and santa clause really is a fat man who really does deliver presents down my chimney and all this ACTUALLY happened… I’d really be upset with the idea but it’s not like I’m just going to give up on the team. If Mello really focused and wanted to win and worked into our system. I’d quickly learn to love it. Otherwise I hate Mello’s attitude and swagger. I’d feel like such a hypocrite cheering him on.
Swagger? I don’t think that’s swagger… I think he’s just perma-drunk.
Who are you kidding hahahahahaha we all know that the Jazz will never bring a star player like Melo to Utah!!!!! hahaahahahaha I love the Jazz man more than anything in the world but you made it seem like Melo would have a chance to win a title in Utah hahaahahah come on man we all know that the Jazz will never win a championship!!!! hahaha especially with Jerry Sloans old school pick and roll bull !@#$% playbook(THIS IS OFF THE SUBJECT) I’m actually starting to think it’s not the players that are messing it up every year, I think it’s Jerry Sloans coaching….he runs the same old bull !@#$% pick and roll plays every game, and every team knows what we are going to do! I know everybody loves coach Sloan, and they think he all great and !@#$%, but that’s only because he has been coaching for so long… I think Sloan needs to throw in the towel and give up already, his playbooks clearly aren’t working!!!! it’s just to old school!! AN EXAMPLE OF HIS FAILURE IS THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES VERSUS THE BULLS!!! SLOAN NEEDS TO JUST GIVE UP ALREADY! LET’S FACE IT THE TRUTH HURTS! LOOK AT THE PATTERN YEAR AFTER YEAR, WE JUST CAN’T GET TO THE TOP, JAZZ NEED TO MAKE SOME CHANGES AND LET SLOAN WALK ALREADY!! JESUS
Why can’t the Jazz ever make a huge move like Boston and get a mean center like Shaq?? I know.. I know.. Shaq is getting old but he still can cram the ball down the throats of anybody under the hoop with no fear!!!! Shaq is still one of the most dominating centers in the league and could have given the Jazz a good couple years…. I wish the Jazz management would grow some balls and take a chance on a player…. we probably could have had T-MAC also, I can’t wait to see T-MAC next year play against the Jazz, he will probably single handedly kill us on the offensive end, just like he almost beat us in the playoffs a few years back by himself with no help from his teammates when he was in Houston… I know the guy has been injured a lot, but if you throw T-MAC on the Jazz with some help from D-WILL, BIG AL, and co. I think he would fit well, he wouldn’t have to work as hard, imagine this starting five
PG-DERON WILLIAMS
SG-TRACY MCGRADY
SF-ANDREI KIRILENKO
PF-AL JEFFERSON
C- SHAQUILLE O’NEAL
WE WOULD BE UNSTOPPABLE WITH THIS LINE UP!! I GIVE CREDIT TO KOC FOR GETTING BIG AL, BUT THEY REALLY COULD HAVE DONE MUCH BETTER IF THEY BROKE OUT THE PIGGY BANK AND MADE MOVES LIKE TEAMS THAT ACTUALLY WANT TO WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!! LIKE THE LAKERS, BOSTON, PISTONS, ETC TO BAD THESE GREAT PLAYERS HAVE ALREADY BEEN TAKEN BY OWNERSHIP THAT HAS SOME BALLS!!!!! SORRY FOR ALL THE HARSH WORDS, I’M JUST ULTRA FRUSTRATED WITH THE JAZZ.
Its hard even to dream about a trade like this happening.
If we could get him for AK and CJ then why not.
I am always surprised at the locations where players want to be traded to when they claim that their current team isn’t good enough. Like wanting to go to NY.. really what have the Knicks done in the last decade?
You’re right if a star player really wanted to win a championship he would team up with the Jazz.
I would honestly love to see Carmelo in Utah in terms of basketball. Deron, Anthony, and Jefferson would be a deadly combo that would challenge the Heat’s new trio. However, as far as trade pieces, I’m on the other side of the spectrum. While some fans are saying CJ and Millsap is too much, I’m saying that CJ and Millsap are certainly not nearly enough for Denver to pull the trigger. If Denver were the one to offer and they said give us Millsap and Miles and we’ll give you Anthony, I’d take that in a heart beat because we just ripped them off big time.
My other thought is this. Why are people so down on the idea of Melo going to the Knicks or Clippers. Anthony and Stoudemire will make a scary duo that will do serious damage. If Melo teams up with Chris Kaman, Blake Griffin, Baron Davis, Eric Bledsoe, and Al-Farouq Aminu, the Clippers would challenge the Lakers in the west. The Clips only have the Clippers curse going against them and in all seriousness, I don’t believe in curses. Just bad luck that can always change.
You are out of it man, Millsap and Miles together on the team the way it sets will be of more value for our team to win a titlt, stop smoking crack please.
Millsap and Miles haven’t even proved themselves as full time starters yet while Anthony has attained all-star/superstar status. Why would Denver do that ridiculous swap. You’re the one that needs to stop smoking crack Brandon.
Ugh I need to start taking the “Stupid Post” warnings more seriously