Another Big 3 in NYC?!?!

[The One]

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/me_amar_and_melo_BU8MzS41wIdwRYLU1D7NTJ



"It was a wedding toast heard from Broadway to Bourbon Street. [...]

    Take that, LeCon.

    According to a person who spoke with wedding attendee Amar'e Stoudemire, Paul made the reference during a speech of a potential union of himself, Stoudemire and Anthony, saying, "We'll form our own Big 3," Paul allegedly said."


Never took this seriously before but we all know that the inmates "ahem" players run the NBA.  If they are talking about it, it just might happen.

[Jeff]

I suppose it could happen, but it would be less work by Worldwide Wes and more by Donnie Walsh to get it done.  Not to mention Paul and Anthony likely needing to demand trades.

[hpantazo]

if that kind of report is leaking out, it probably won't happen because of tampering charges.

[screwedupmaniac]

Not gonna lie, that would be a very sick looking team, and they would offer a much better balanced attack than Miami's big 3 will have to offer, IMO. Elite PG, incredible scoring F/G, and premiere big man. Not to mention the supporting cast that the Knicks would have that Miami simply doesn't/won't.

[Jon]

I have a hard time believing that Anthony doesn't sign extension before this current CBA expires. 

[Coach]

Personally, I think:

CP3, Melo and Stoudamire > Wade, Bron and Bosh

[Greenbean]

Personally, I think:

CP3, Melo and Stoudamire > Wade, Bron and Bosh

The peices fit better for sure.

I would love to see this happen. Bring the power over to the east.

I was invited to Kendrick Perkins wedding last year and Kevin Durant was there making a toast. He said that he Rondo, Blake Griffin, Robin Lopez, and OJ Mayo would team up in 2013. I cant wait!

[screwedupmaniac]

I have a hard time believing that Anthony doesn't sign extension before this current CBA expires. 

I don't...what is the appeal for Mello to stay in the West with an aging supporting cast? He'll always be second to teams like OKC, LA, and Dallas to name a few teams. I think that the idea of Mello, CP3, and Stoudemire going against Miami in the East and playing in one of the greatest cities in the world would be more than enough to lure Mello away from Denver, Colorado.

[Jon]

I have a hard time believing that Anthony doesn't sign extension before this current CBA expires. 

I don't...what is the appeal for Mello to stay in the West with an aging supporting cast? He'll always be second to teams like OKC, LA, and Dallas to name a few teams. I think that the idea of Mello, CP3, and Stoudemire going against Miami in the East and playing in one of the greatest cities in the world would be more than enough to lure Mello away from Denver, Colorado.

Maybe.  But the West could also open up a lot over the next few years.  The Suns, Lakers, and Mavs all only have a couple of years left (Nash, Kobe, and Dirk are all getting old).  If anything, building in Denver could give him a much better shot at getting to the Finals, than having to go through Orlando and Miami. 

Also, who knows how bad this new CBA could be for the players.  He could be losing millions if he doesn't sign now. 

[KGs Knee]

Personally, I think:

CP3, Melo and Stoudamire > Wade, Bron and Bosh

The peices fit better for sure.

I would love to see this happen. Bring the power over to the east.

I was invited to Kendrick Perkins wedding last year and Kevin Durant was there making a toast. He said that he Rondo, Blake Griffin, Robin Lopez, and OJ Mayo would team up in 2013. I cant wait!

Except, this can never happen.  Durant just signed an extension with OKC.  We're not trading Rondo, and OKC isn't trading Durant.

[screwedupmaniac]

I have a hard time believing that Anthony doesn't sign extension before this current CBA expires. 

I don't...what is the appeal for Mello to stay in the West with an aging supporting cast? He'll always be second to teams like OKC, LA, and Dallas to name a few teams. I think that the idea of Mello, CP3, and Stoudemire going against Miami in the East and playing in one of the greatest cities in the world would be more than enough to lure Mello away from Denver, Colorado.

Maybe.  But the West could also open up a lot over the next few years.  The Suns, Lakers, and Mavs all only have a couple of years left (Nash, Kobe, and Dirk are all getting old).  If anything, building in Denver could give him a much better shot at getting to the Finals, than having to go through Orlando and Miami. 

Also, who knows how bad this new CBA could be for the players.  He could be losing millions if he doesn't sign now. 

Yeah, this is very true. The new CBA could really weed out the players who are serious about winning, versus who are more concerned about the money. I'm just curious as to which side Mello would lean towards, and if he would be willing to undergo a 5 year rebuilding process after Kenyon and Billups call it quits. By that point, you're looking at a well established OKC team who has probably been to the finals at least once.

I just hope Mello does what's best for his chances at winning...I'm a huge fan of his game, and I'd love to see him keep LeBrick out of the finals for years to come

[Jon]

I have a hard time believing that Anthony doesn't sign extension before this current CBA expires. 

I don't...what is the appeal for Mello to stay in the West with an aging supporting cast? He'll always be second to teams like OKC, LA, and Dallas to name a few teams. I think that the idea of Mello, CP3, and Stoudemire going against Miami in the East and playing in one of the greatest cities in the world would be more than enough to lure Mello away from Denver, Colorado.

Maybe.  But the West could also open up a lot over the next few years.  The Suns, Lakers, and Mavs all only have a couple of years left (Nash, Kobe, and Dirk are all getting old).  If anything, building in Denver could give him a much better shot at getting to the Finals, than having to go through Orlando and Miami. 

Also, who knows how bad this new CBA could be for the players.  He could be losing millions if he doesn't sign now. 

Yeah, this is very true. The new CBA could really weed out the players who are serious about winning, versus who are more concerned about the money. I'm just curious as to which side Mello would lean towards, and if he would be willing to undergo a 5 year rebuilding process after Kenyon and Billups call it quits. By that point, you're looking at a well established OKC team who has probably been to the finals at least once.

I just hope Mello does what's best for his chances at winning...I'm a huge fan of his game, and I'd love to see him keep LeBrick out of the finals for years to come

Well, the other question is, can he pull a Wade and recruit to Denver? 

Martin's contract is done after this season, the team holds an option on Billups (so they cut him), and Nene holds a player option (for a 11 million, I can't imagine he doesn't exercise it). 

So if they wanted, they could add a max player next year if they cut ties with Chauncey and they could likely add two max players the year after if they waited for Nene to be done. 

I don't see how that's much different than him jumping ship to "rebuild" in New York.  It's not like they have or are likely going to have, an established core anytime soon. 

[footey]

Would like to know what FAs are going to be available when KG and Ray's contract expires in a couple of years.

[ssspence]

if that kind of report is leaking out, it probably won't happen because of tampering charges.

yeah right -- paul and melo going to play for the knicks is a dream come true for stern...

[jacksmedulaoblongata]

There's only been one Big 3. Bird, Mchale, and Parish and I've seen nothing to counter them. Just tired of seeing The Big 3 written everywhere, even in reference to our guys. Anyway, I got it off my chest now.