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cementor · 02-14-2004, 07:24 AM

I get to watch Melo a lot living in the RM's. He always seems laid back but look at this team and tell me there is a talent level that has won 30 games before the allstar break (first time since 85) and that Melo isn't the key difference from last years 17 wins for a season team. Vashon Leonard and Earl Boykins are the major contributor new to the team, not exactly household names. Right now Melo makes the Nuggets a better team. I think that relates to his talent and moreso his mindset. The kid hates losing and he wills the other guys to play when they are stinking it up. The laid back shows up now and then when others are going good. He also is seemingly without ego on the court. In other words he doesn't have to get "his points". LaBron is very stat oriented in my opinion, perhaps because of the lack of talent.

With all that said .. Who's better? Melo for now! LaBron has better upside, but potential is a heavy burden.

For perspective sake. I didn't much like Melo when we ( the Nugpups) got him, but I do now!!

02-14-2004, 07:24 AM	#27 (permalink)
cementor Crazy Location: Denver	I get to watch Melo a lot living in the RM's. He always seems laid back but look at this team and tell me there is a talent level that has won 30 games before the allstar break (first time since 85) and that Melo isn't the key difference from last years 17 wins for a season team. Vashon Leonard and Earl Boykins are the major contributor new to the team, not exactly household names. Right now Melo makes the Nuggets a better team. I think that relates to his talent and moreso his mindset. The kid hates losing and he wills the other guys to play when they are stinking it up. The laid back shows up now and then when others are going good. He also is seemingly without ego on the court. In other words he doesn't have to get "his points". LaBron is very stat oriented in my opinion, perhaps because of the lack of talent. With all that said .. Who's better? Melo for now! LaBron has better upside, but potential is a heavy burden. For perspective sake. I didn't much like Melo when we ( the Nugpups) got him, but I do now!! __________________ Cementor If I was any better I'd have to be twins!