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So the Knicks have a real point guard now. Cool.Originally Posted by abutta13
Originally Posted by The Wizard
I have my doubts as well.
Everyone refers to Baron's assist rate without realizing that he won't be doing that in NYC. Melo will dominate the ball. He will be relegated to spot up shooter duty. If that's the case, I'd much rather someone like Mo Williams.
Want to go higher than a 2nd round sweep in the playoffs? Melo MUST learn to play without the ball.
How do the coaches plan on splitting time between the 5 guards? Who on the bench can score against a real NBA team?
There are alot of issues that will need to be addressed
name a superstar who plays better off the ball than melo (aside from dwight howard). if u want to say he needs to stop dominating the ball so much that is one thing but to act like he has no game without the ball in his hands is moronic. i dont know many sf's who can do that lil drop step spin move and finish a lob like he did the other day. i agree though as a team we do not needing him dominating the ball as much now that we got a real pg.
Real point guards need the ball right? What's the best part of Carmelo's game? His iso game, no?
So how does Melo and Baron fit together? The Knicks plan on running their offense through Melo because he's the best offensive option.
Now if you want to see those PG skills of Baron that everyone's raving about, what has to happen? Melo will have to become a better cutter, better shooter on spot up 3's & learn how to play in the pick and roll.
Add to the fact that they will miss 8-10 weeks of playing time to learn each other's strengths.
Do you remember the last time Melo played with a guard that needed the ball in his hands to be effective?
Can it work? Of course. Do I think it will? Probably not.