Melo suspended...by the Nuggets!...
by Andrew Feinstein on Mar 2, 2009 11:29 PM MST
Email
Print
According to the Denver Post's Benjamin Hochman, Carmelo Anthony has been suspended one game by the Nuggets for an "in-game transgression." Hochman is citing multiple sources who claim Melo refused to come out of the game in the third quarter during the Nuggets (inexcusable and unnecessary) loss at Indiana. As I'm writing this, I'm re-watching the archived game on NBA League Pass Broadband, and can't see anything weird happening between Melo and the bench.Melo's act of insubordination brings up memories of Melo vs. Karl incidents from the past, including Melo's infamous barking at Karl "just don't sit there!!" from the bench during last season's playoffs and ESPN alleging that Karl wanted Melo traded last summer.
Regardless of what you think of Karl, I have to side with the coach on this one (for the record, I'll side with any coach who instructs a player to come out and the player refuses). But if it's indeed true that Melo refused to come out of the game, why didn't Karl sit his ass for the entire fourth quarter? That would have sent a stern message to the team and maybe they wouldn't have had to suspend him for a now-very-important Detroit game tomorrow night.
Yet again, Melo can't seem to go through a full season "incident free." While my hunch is that this latest dust up between Melo and Karl won't have long term ramifications (at least not for this season), the joke is probably on me. Because just when I think Melo has turned the corner, he disappoints again.
Melo, welcome back to the Stiff List. You'll be joining Jay Cutler there.
25 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
by Anonymous on Mar 3, 2009 12:03 AM MST reply actions
by Maxie Miner on Mar 3, 2009 12:10 AM MST reply actions
by Anonymous on Mar 3, 2009 12:14 AM MST reply actions
by Anonymous on Mar 3, 2009 2:39 AM MST reply actions
by Goldennugget on Mar 3, 2009 3:49 AM MST reply actions
by Anonymous on Mar 3, 2009 8:05 AM MST reply actions
by Anonymous on Mar 3, 2009 8:20 AM MST reply actions
It is starting to feel like last year. Wow!
So -
I wonder what it is like in the locker room. Are the players starting to wonder which team is going to be playing from game to game (the really good defense team - or the other perimeter jump shot missing team)? Is doubt creeping in at a time that certainty should be in force? Is the team beginning to squabble? Does a hobby horse have a hickory dick?
These questions and more will be answered in the next few games. But, for the meantime, keep your eye on the fear.
by SpokenWar on Mar 3, 2009 9:05 AM MST reply actions
Excellent rant. I wish there was a way to get you in front of the team and Karl to deliver in person!
Obviously Karl is the coach, and Anthony has to come out when told.
That said, I have to wonder when this occurred. Melo had been missing shots all game, was something like 2 - 12. Then he started hitting shots, made several in a row, then he went to the bench. I thought at the time, why take out the hot hand? Perhaps this is when it happened, and he didn't want to come out because he was hot. I do seem to remember him being on the bench for a long time in the fourth. On the bench while they ran a lineup of A.C., J.R., Jones, Birdman, and Nene. Horrible lineup - the defense only has to guard two players.
by KarlSucks on Mar 3, 2009 9:16 AM MST reply actions
I'm sorry but Darko was a much bigger bust than Melo. Hands down.
by imnogm on Mar 3, 2009 9:33 AM MST reply actions
by melonugg on Mar 3, 2009 9:45 AM MST reply actions
by Anonymous on Mar 3, 2009 10:00 AM MST reply actions
I would take Cutler over Cassell's one season of performing any day, especially considering the fact that Cassell got to tote a clipboard and learn the system for how many years? 4? All the while learning from one of the best QB's in the business. Cutler had to take the reigns (forced upon him by Shannahan) in his 1st year and deal with a peeved Jake Plummer in the background.
McDaniels should have been giving Cutler a chance to perform in his system before passing judgement.
I'd be pissed to. If I were drafted to be the face of the Broncos franchise and have done everything you could expect of a young blossoming QB include battle back and play thru (showing admirable guts) diabetes, get to the Pro-Bowl, but then have a bunch of knuckle-heads try to pin the Bronco's lack of playoffs on my shoulders while our Def is putting us into shoot-outs on a weekly basis... nah man... I'm not having that crap! Cutler shouldn't either. He's done everything you could ask of him and has the pride you're looking for in a leader/QB to actually get pissed about even being considered to be traded. That right there is enough to tell me that this guy wants to lead and be a winner, if the stats and circumstances up to this point don't prove it already.
We're better off with Cutler than a one hit wonder in Cassell and he has a right to be like "what the f*ck man!?" IMO.
The Gene Wojchowski's of the world can take their uninformed crap and shove it up their asses. See the big picture from his perspective for a second.
by Eric K on Mar 3, 2009 11:31 AM MST reply actions
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/40578887.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK7DUvckD_V_jEyhD:UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU
Multiple articles stating that Cutler might be traded to the vikings. Hasn't happened yet, but its probably only a matter of time.
by Anonymous on Mar 3, 2009 11:36 AM MST reply actions
McDaniels made a massive blunder as the new head coach for the Broncos that threatens to affect last year's elite offense.
Bowlan for not taking the "ownership" of the team during a time like this to ground the Broncos and let them focus on next year's play.
You can't put this all on Cutler. Who of us would want to work for someone who that thought you were incapable of doing your job? Would you consider leaving? I sure as hell would.
by viracocha303 on Mar 3, 2009 12:28 PM MST reply actions
-Im a competitor
-In the heat in the game
-I want to win as much as he does
by Commish CH on Mar 3, 2009 12:52 PM MST reply actions
by james b.(seattle) on Mar 3, 2009 1:02 PM MST reply actions
by Riso on Mar 3, 2009 1:08 PM MST reply actions
by Riso on Mar 3, 2009 1:16 PM MST reply actions
by Eric K on Mar 3, 2009 2:44 PM MST reply actions
by Anonymous on Mar 3, 2009 4:02 PM MST reply actions
by Goldennugget on Mar 3, 2009 7:13 PM MST reply actions
Asked if the suspension shows the players the coach is in charge, forward Kenyon Martin said: "I guess that's what they're trying to prove."
It gets funnier everytime you read it.
by Anonymous on Mar 3, 2009 7:52 PM MST reply actions
by Anonymous on Mar 3, 2009 8:04 PM MST reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Andrew Feinstein
(denverstiffs@gmail.com)
Nate Timmons
(ntimmons73@yahoo.com)
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
DENVER STIFFS T-SHIRTS!
Enter your email for updates
In Association With
Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! Sport
- Video: Boston works in a half-court football snap after winning the tip
- Judging the choices for the Eastern Conference All-Star team reserves
- Judging the choices for the Western Conference All-Star team reserves
- Jeremy Lin draws inspiration from Tim Tebow
- Stephen Jackson is already tired of Milwaukee
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
