The Carmelo Anthony vs. George Karl Era is upon us...
by Andrew Feinstein on Jun 22, 2008 8:01 PM MDT
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First of all, add this to the list of examples where Karl and the Nuggets management troika of Mark Warkentien, Bret Bearup and Rex Chapman have differed on player personnel decisions (like the non-Ron Artest trade). And so much for Karl's prior claims that the Nuggets brass supports him and they're all on the same page. If Karl does indeed want Anthony out of Denver as ESPN.com reported (and given that Karl has not once emphatically said that he wants Melo back next season, there's no reason to believe otherwise), this is a slap in the face by management.
Secondly, it's the right decision. As I said when setting the record straight on the Melo trade debate, if the Nuggets trade Melo just to pacify Karl, it would be the biggest travesty for a franchise littered with historical travesties. Such a stupid decision would rival the Warriors trade of Chris Webber because head coach Don Nelson didn't want to deal with him. This doesn't mean Melo is untradeable per se, it just means you don't trade him on Karl's behalf. Only three or four coaches in the entire NBA have earned the right to decide what players should come and go, and Karl's 3-16 playoff record as the Nuggets' headmaster puts him far, far away from that short list.
Hey, at least Dan Reeves knew how to coach defense!
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by Anonymous on Jun 22, 2008 8:24 PM MDT reply actions
It's a mockup of a real SI cover that featured John Elway vs. Dan Reeves in 1993. I also linked to this in my post:
http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/cover/featured/9392/index.htm
-Andrew
by denverstiffs@gmail.com on Jun 22, 2008 10:51 PM MDT reply actions
by nataly on Jun 22, 2008 11:11 PM MDT reply actions
I've been preaching about the problems at the top since last season and I want to know if the players are starting to notice the problem.
Thanks!
by NoYPi on Jun 22, 2008 11:41 PM MDT reply actions
I was referring to what Allen Iverson said about George Karl when Karl pulled him out of Game Three against the Lakers during the fourth quarter. Iverson said he didn't understand why Karl pulled him out, and obviously he was frustrated with Karl's decision.
by nataly on Jun 22, 2008 11:59 PM MDT reply actions
Thanks again. =)
by NoYPi on Jun 23, 2008 12:01 AM MDT reply actions
there is no reason in the world why he shouldn't be fired! just cos management said he'd be fired!
it's as if you and all of us actually fine that he's still coaching here! - WHICH WE AIN'T !
by andrew fisher on Jun 23, 2008 1:10 AM MDT reply actions
Couldn't agree more, Nataly. But I think you shouldn't shy from writing what he actually is: a FUCKING moron.
by Catalan on Jun 23, 2008 6:27 AM MDT reply actions
Remember, Karl "couldn't get along" with Ray Allen in Milwaukee either. The 28 year old Allen, in the prime of his career, was traded for a 34 year old Gary Payton.
Who is turning 35 soon? Ooooh maybe we'll send Carmelo to the Mavericks for Kidd!
I hate you, George Karl.
by Chris C. on Jun 23, 2008 7:08 AM MDT reply actions
It is fairly common knowledge that on the way out the door, Dunlap and Moe were much
more outspoken and critical of Anthony than Karl has been. Even his enablers in management
won't say that Anthony deserves a guarantee of any kind...hell, even Anthony's own agent
supports them on this point!
You can believe, as you obviously do, that Karl is incompetent, but there isn't a self-respecting
coach who would handle this situation any differently. Except that some (Jeff Bzdelik, Hubie
Brown) would be even more scathing in their criticism.
As for Reeves, he was termed "the idiot" by the great Joe Collier for his occasional attempts
to present himself as someone who knew anything about defensive football and/or personnel.
Of course, the most idiotic notion offered up involves ANY comparison between John Elway
and Carmelo Anthony!!!
by Anonymous on Jun 23, 2008 10:15 AM MDT reply actions
Doug Moe is a tool anyway, how many championship teams has he coached? Not a very good example. His teams play shitty defense and all offense and get blown out in the playoffs.
by Anonymous on Jun 23, 2008 10:31 AM MDT reply actions
by nickademus on Jun 23, 2008 10:52 AM MDT reply actions
by Zachm219 on Jun 23, 2008 10:55 AM MDT reply actions
Seriously, you turn down a swap of two Olympic team small forwards and you get a finals MVP pg that still has 2-3 years left? I don’t get it. Prince is a better defender, better on the glass, and has better character than Melo. Prince can also create his own shot in the post and could score 20 per game if necessary—he just hasn’t had to on the Pistons. I know I’m a huge Tayshaun fan and maybe I’m overrating him a bit, but still….
You mean to tell me a lineup of Billups, AI, Prince, Martin and Camby with LK, Nene, Najera and whoever you draft couldn’t compete with the Lakers? That’s a veteran team hungry for a championship that makes a run for the next 2 years. Moreover, I guarantee that Karl starts coaching again with that lineup because it’s so much less of a headache. If you don’t make it, then Billups, AI and Martin all start coming off the books at the same time and you’ll have cap space at the end of the run to start over.
I’m still trying to figure out the deal from the Pistons end. I know they feel they have to shake things up and they think they can move Billups because of Stuckey, but Melo and Sheed on the same team with a young coach is a disaster waiting to happen.
by Brother Steven on Jun 23, 2008 11:47 AM MDT reply actions
If we trade Melo for Billups and Prince or for something of that ilk, this franchise is going right down the shitter.
by Kieran on Jun 23, 2008 1:02 PM MDT reply actions
Much like Ben Wallace, he's only good in the Detroit system. He only gets the love because of the EPIC block of Reggie a couple years ago, and the championship run the Pistons went on.
And Billups, while good, is aging.
AT BEST, it's a lateral move, with no real improvement to the team.
At worst, it just sets us back years and years.
by Chris C. on Jun 23, 2008 2:32 PM MDT reply actions
Now let's get on to the draft speculation...
Again, DJ White or DeAndre Jordan, in that order.
DJ White is a big bodied banger in the Charles Oakley mold. Where did I research that? I didn't. I'm just throwin it out there, outta my ass. Discuss amongst yourselves.
by Eric on Jun 23, 2008 2:40 PM MDT reply actions
I know a lot of you are anxious to get to the draft coverage. I am, too, but had to address the Melo news first. I'm aiming to post draft stuff beginning later this evening.
All best,
Andrew
by denverstiffs@gmail.com on Jun 23, 2008 2:47 PM MDT reply actions
by goldennugget on Jun 23, 2008 9:38 PM MDT reply actions
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