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Bookman · 08-20-2004, 10:42 AM

Carmelo,

You were one of my favorite basketball players for the past two years. I have watched you in situations where your team desperately needed the skills & talents you possess to provide scoring and morale for your team. On top of this you accepted this obligation and you always seemed to smile as if this was another day playing pick-up ball. Today I am confused about whether I support you or not.

On this 2004 Olympic team you are not "THE MAN"....you are just one of the guys. This team is studded with talents and athletes who all face the challenge of being Jesus (insert the name of your savior here) for their respective teams. Faced with the task of leading this group of stars is Larry Brown who you must please in order to be on the court.

I urge you Carmelo to adhere to the policies of Coach Brown because you seem to fit the stereo-type of the ball players getting contracts and hype from mostly African American heritage....you appear to be self-centered. The Olympics calls for those who are self-less. YOU BEGGED TO GET ON THE TEAM. Your image is being crushed day by day and I am sure in 10 years you will regret your actions.

I have great faith that your skills are top five in the league if the measure is "Putting the Ball in the Hoop". Leave that for the NBA season and get with the International Buffet the rest of the team are fitting their bibs for. I hated Michael Jordan during his day because he always beat the home team yet I would always admire his effort on both sides of the floor and the respect for him from teammates and coach which grew to levels where it seemed as though he was the coach himself.

PLEASE WAKE UP!!!!
If this is how you want to act you could have spent the summer in Uprtown Manhattan playing in the Entertainers Basketball Classic @ Rucker Park.

Sincerely,

Bookman, a fan who is starting to second guess you.

Cowman · 08-20-2004, 12:01 PM

I havn't even seen him play when I've watched the USA hoops play.

=/

Kurant · 08-20-2004, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookman

Carmelo,

You were one of my favorite basketball players for the past two years. I I urge you Carmelo to adhere to the policies of Coach Brown because you seem to fit the stereo-type of the ball players getting contracts and hype from mostly African American heritage....

Complete bullshit, if you put any thought into it, I don't have to tell you why.

Second off, he didn't BEG to get on the team, he was asked.

Other then that, I coulden't agree more to everything else you said.

quest1mark · 08-20-2004, 09:15 PM

Excellent post, but I highly doubt Carmello reads the tfp.

Team USA really needs a wake up call. As a team they're playing like shit and Carmellos arrogance is just going to hurt any type of chemistry the team already has. If they really want to win gold they all just need to put down the barriers and play cohesive basketball. Silver or bronze just wont cut it.

Cross-Over · 08-21-2004, 07:58 AM

When watching the Australia vs USA game, I heard the announcers commenting on Carmello's "grumblings". For example, I think when a reporter asked him about what went wrong after the loss to Puerto Rico, he said something like "I don't know, I wasn't out there".

He definitely should not be complaining publicy about his playing time. However, I think (I am sure he does too) that he could split more time with Jefferson and Marion. Marion played very well last game, but as with Jefferson, he has struggled often. Anthony is a better outside shooter than Jefferson and Marion, and its no coincidence that those two are consistently being left open for perimeter shots.

Larry Brown knows his team best though, and I think he has coached them very well. They are 2-1, and have a good shot at advancing to the medal round.

Kurant · 08-21-2004, 07:58 PM

2-2 Now, they have no chance.

inferno360 · 08-22-2004, 02:37 PM

Team USA looks iffy.

Not having shaq, vince, bibby, kobe, or even Ray Allen is definately costing them.
Where's KG? The League MVP?

I'm glad at least Tim Duncan (I'm sorry I hate him so much though.) made the trip to make the team at least credible. Odom is looking ok too.

Can someone hit an open jumpshot? Please?

I agree that 'Melo needs to step it up though.

Cross-Over · 08-22-2004, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurant

2-2 Now, they have no chance.

Not exactly.

If they win tomorrow against Angola, they will advance and still have an opportunity to win the Gold. Their draw will be tougher based on seeding, but they are not eliminated as of now.

Bookman · 08-22-2004, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurant

Complete bullshit, if you put any thought into it, I don't have to tell you why.

Second off, he didn't BEG to get on the team, he was asked.

Other then that, I coulden't agree more to everything else you said.

Begging

Quote:

Carmelo Anthony Snubbed from NBA Sand Box
Carmelo Anthony was denied access to the Sandbox in the yard behind NBA headquarters on Monday afternoon, and he’s beginning to think the league has it in for him.

“Don’t nothing include Carmelo,” said Carmelo. “Nothing in the NBA includes me. You realize that? I want my mommy.”

Only a few days after expressing dismay that he believed the USA Basketball selection committee would not select him to play alongside fellow NBA rookie phenoms LeBron James and Dwayne Wade in the Athens Olympics, Anthony was not allowed to play in the sandbox on the playground at NBA Headquarters.

“I just wanted to dig a big hole or maybe play with the big yellow dumptruck,” said Anthony. “But Deuce [Allen Iverson’s son] was already in there and he wouldn’t share the shovel and he wouldn’t even let me near the Tonka truck. I told him my dad would beat up his dad if he didn’t let me use the sandbox, and he threw a little shovel of sand in my face. Finally, David Stern came out and told us to play nice, so I went over and tried to get on the monkey bars.”

Anthony left the sand box a shambles after Deuce Iverson wouldn't share the Tonka truck and threw sand in Carmelo's face

The monkey bars, however, were being used by Shaquille O’Neal’s son, Shareef, who wouldn’t let Anthony on until he was done. When Anthony tried to shimmy across in order to beat Shareef to the slide on the other side, Shareef pulled several of Anthony’s long dreadlocks until he let go of the monkey bars.

“No fair pulling hair,” shouted Anthony. "I'm telling Mr. Stern!"

“After that, I just left the playground. Don’t nothing include Carmelo,” continued Carmelo.

"I just wanted to play with the big yellow dumptruck ...Don't nothing include Carmelo."
- Carmelo Anthony The NBA playground is usually reserved for the children of NBA executives or players who are in town to meet with league administrators. Anthony was in town to officially complain about how the NBA is conspiring to exclude him from all awards or all-star competitions associated with the league.

While he was waiting, he decided to go out and hang with Allen Iverson, Jr. in the sandbox, but he was sent away crying when he was once again snubbed from an NBA event.

Anthony’s feelings have been hurt throughout his rookie season in the NBA. He cried himself to sleep the night he learned he wasn’t being selected as a reserve for the NBA Western Conference All-Stars.

“I didn’t want to be no All-Star anyways,” said Anthony at the time. “Don’t nobody pull the wool over my eyes. If they don’t want Carmelo at the All-Star game, Carmelo don’t want to be there. Shit.”

The obvious prejudice against Anthony continued after the season, when he was passed over for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in favor of LeBron James, despite the fact that Anthony led all rookies in scoring and propelled the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs almost single-handedly.

Carmelo was seen leaving NBA headquarters late Monday afternoon in tears after there was no room for him in the elevator. He was forced to walk down 34 flights of stairs after NBA stars Kevin Garnett, Shawn Marion, Paul Pierce, Richard Jefferson, and their entourage’s filled up the elevator.

“Ain’t no spot for Carmelo in the NBA elevator, neither? Homey don’t play that,” Anthony was overheard muttering as he left the building.

Kurant · 08-22-2004, 08:18 PM

Ok, please find a GOOD piece of information to read. Dr. Seuss wrote books that were more informative then that. They were also alot more intresting then some biased writer on his soapbox.

That's a great piece of professional journalism.

Bookman · 08-23-2004, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurant

Ok, please find a GOOD piece of information to read. Dr. Seuss wrote books that were more informative then that. They were also alot more intresting then some biased writer on his soapbox.

That's a great piece of professional journalism.

Hey this isnt a fight because I am one of his biggest fans, I believe he was more worthy of ROY Award.

During the time leading up to the final selections Carmelo was quoted to have said these things all over the net.
FYI

espi · 08-24-2004, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurant

Second off, he didn't BEG to get on the team, he was asked.

Okay, I don't wanna jump into the middle of a flame war (or even worse, fan the flames), but this is from an AP article that ran on ESPN.com:

Quote:

Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony is pretty sure he will be watching the U.S. Olympic team on television this August.

Anthony said Wednesday he believes the USA Basketball selection committee has moved on without him.

"They've got their mind set on what they want," Anthony told the Rocky Mountain News. "Don't nothing include Carmelo. Nothing in the NBA includes me. You realize that?"

I know it's not exactly down-on-his-knees-kissing-David Stern's-pinky-ring begging, but it sure sounds like he was looking for an Olympic invite, despite the fact LeBron, Shawn Marion, and Richard Jefferson were already on the team.

Mojo_PeiPei · 08-24-2004, 03:59 PM

He's better then half the scrubs out there, he should've gotten an invite. I'm really surprised he hasn't gotten more clock, if I remember correctly he was the team's leading scorer in exhibition, not to mention he is not afraid to take shots, and at the same time with people like Marion, Amare, and Lebron he can actually make them.

Artermis · 08-26-2004, 06:07 AM

Yeah the Olympic team needed another nondefender on the team, who does not have a very good outside shot. Seems like we already got 4 or 5 of them at the forward position Boozer, Marion, Jefferson etc.

He is not even in the top 20 players in the NBA yet.

Duncan, Iverson, Kobe, Shaq, Rip, Dirk, Marbury, Kidd, Jefferson, Martin, Yao, Odom, Peja, Wallace, Wallace, Tracy, Carter, Garnett, Sprewell, O'Neal, Webber....

Mr. Anthony is not even in the top 8 on the squad, Duncan, Boozer, Iverson, Marbury, James, Wade, Jefferson and Odom all are better players than Mr. Anthony.

Art

Bookman · 08-26-2004, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Artermis

Yeah the Olympic team needed another nondefender on the team, who does not have a very good outside shot. Seems like we already got 4 or 5 of them at the forward position Boozer, Marion, Jefferson etc.

He is not even in the top 20 players in the NBA yet.

Duncan, Iverson, Kobe, Shaq, Rip, Dirk, Marbury, Kidd, Jefferson, Martin, Yao, Odom, Peja, Wallace, Wallace, Tracy, Carter, Garnett, Sprewell, O'Neal, Webber....

Mr. Anthony is not even in the top 8 on the squad, Duncan, Boozer, Iverson, Marbury, James, Wade, Jefferson and Odom all are better players than Mr. Anthony.

Art

Whoa Nellie, Melo has a great outside shot for a 6-8 forward with awesome penetration & back to the basket moves.
Melo has yet to play the WHOLE game, if he does he will be awesome.
I challenge to name someone other than Duncan, McGrady, Kobe, Iverson or Paul Pierce who is such a THREAT with the ball in his hands.

Artermis · 08-28-2004, 08:18 AM

When he starts to play his whole game, we can come back and revisit the topic until then. My statement stands.

Art

08-20-2004, 10:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bookman Insane	Dear Carmelo Anthony, Carmelo, You were one of my favorite basketball players for the past two years. I have watched you in situations where your team desperately needed the skills & talents you possess to provide scoring and morale for your team. On top of this you accepted this obligation and you always seemed to smile as if this was another day playing pick-up ball. Today I am confused about whether I support you or not. On this 2004 Olympic team you are not "THE MAN"....you are just one of the guys. This team is studded with talents and athletes who all face the challenge of being Jesus (insert the name of your savior here) for their respective teams. Faced with the task of leading this group of stars is Larry Brown who you must please in order to be on the court. I urge you Carmelo to adhere to the policies of Coach Brown because you seem to fit the stereo-type of the ball players getting contracts and hype from mostly African American heritage....you appear to be self-centered. The Olympics calls for those who are self-less. YOU BEGGED TO GET ON THE TEAM. Your image is being crushed day by day and I am sure in 10 years you will regret your actions. I have great faith that your skills are top five in the league if the measure is "Putting the Ball in the Hoop". Leave that for the NBA season and get with the International Buffet the rest of the team are fitting their bibs for. I hated Michael Jordan during his day because he always beat the home team yet I would always admire his effort on both sides of the floor and the respect for him from teammates and coach which grew to levels where it seemed as though he was the coach himself. PLEASE WAKE UP!!!! If this is how you want to act you could have spent the summer in Uprtown Manhattan playing in the Entertainers Basketball Classic @ Rucker Park. Sincerely, Bookman, a fan who is starting to second guess you. Last edited by Bookman; 08-20-2004 at 10:47 AM..

08-20-2004, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cowman Psycho	I havn't even seen him play when I've watched the USA hoops play. =/ __________________ You don't like my point of view..but im insane

08-20-2004, 09:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
quest1mark Insane	Excellent post, but I highly doubt Carmello reads the tfp. Team USA really needs a wake up call. As a team they're playing like shit and Carmellos arrogance is just going to hurt any type of chemistry the team already has. If they really want to win gold they all just need to put down the barriers and play cohesive basketball. Silver or bronze just wont cut it. __________________ Best told at a place called...the TFP. on a quest...

08-22-2004, 02:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
inferno360 Upright Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada	Team USA looks iffy. Not having shaq, vince, bibby, kobe, or even Ray Allen is definately costing them. Where's KG? The League MVP? I'm glad at least Tim Duncan (I'm sorry I hate him so much though.) made the trip to make the team at least credible. Odom is looking ok too. Can someone hit an open jumpshot? Please? I agree that 'Melo needs to step it up though. __________________ If it's stupid but it works, it's not stupid. Last edited by inferno360; 08-22-2004 at 02:43 PM..

08-22-2004, 08:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kurant Junkie Location: Don't worry about it.	Ok, please find a GOOD piece of information to read. Dr. Seuss wrote books that were more informative then that. They were also alot more intresting then some biased writer on his soapbox. That's a great piece of professional journalism. Last edited by Kurant; 08-22-2004 at 08:20 PM..

08-21-2004, 07:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cross-Over Psycho	When watching the Australia vs USA game, I heard the announcers commenting on Carmello's "grumblings". For example, I think when a reporter asked him about what went wrong after the loss to Puerto Rico, he said something like "I don't know, I wasn't out there". He definitely should not be complaining publicy about his playing time. However, I think (I am sure he does too) that he could split more time with Jefferson and Marion. Marion played very well last game, but as with Jefferson, he has struggled often. Anthony is a better outside shooter than Jefferson and Marion, and its no coincidence that those two are consistently being left open for perimeter shots. Larry Brown knows his team best though, and I think he has coached them very well. They are 2-1, and have a good shot at advancing to the medal round.

08-21-2004, 07:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kurant Junkie Location: Don't worry about it.	2-2 Now, they have no chance.

08-24-2004, 03:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mojo_PeiPei Kiss of Death Location: Perpetual wind and sorrow	He's better then half the scrubs out there, he should've gotten an invite. I'm really surprised he hasn't gotten more clock, if I remember correctly he was the team's leading scorer in exhibition, not to mention he is not afraid to take shots, and at the same time with people like Marion, Amare, and Lebron he can actually make them. __________________ To win a war you must serve no master but your ambition.

08-26-2004, 06:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
Artermis Insane Location: I live where all the morons live	Yeah the Olympic team needed another nondefender on the team, who does not have a very good outside shot. Seems like we already got 4 or 5 of them at the forward position Boozer, Marion, Jefferson etc. He is not even in the top 20 players in the NBA yet. Duncan, Iverson, Kobe, Shaq, Rip, Dirk, Marbury, Kidd, Jefferson, Martin, Yao, Odom, Peja, Wallace, Wallace, Tracy, Carter, Garnett, Sprewell, O'Neal, Webber.... Mr. Anthony is not even in the top 8 on the squad, Duncan, Boozer, Iverson, Marbury, James, Wade, Jefferson and Odom all are better players than Mr. Anthony. Art

08-28-2004, 08:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
Artermis Insane Location: I live where all the morons live	When he starts to play his whole game, we can come back and revisit the topic until then. My statement stands. Art