Melo is a straight up G

[Melo]

All you dumb posters know Sh!t about fighting

If anyone talks Sh!t they going to get punched
Melo dodged a punch by Jeffries and threw one back and Collins fell

If u got 3 guys running at you, you betta move back if you smart and make some space so you could come right back at em
Nate ran at Melo alone, Melo stood his ground and Nate walked away like the B!tch he is.
If the fight wasn't broke up Melo would of charged back at Jeffries and would of whooped some ass

:roll: Melo a sissy :roll:
what Dumbasses

Melo and Ron Artest The hardest Ni99as in the league

Im out

[Milkman]

I feel sorry for you man, your idol and screen name is a weak biatch. Sucker punch and run.

[ElPigto]

You are in denial. Everyone is dogging Carmelo. Everyone knew he ran like a sissy. He threw one punch and didn't even wait for that rookie to get back up, he just started running like a little punk.

He had three different guys coming at him, but one was being held back by his teammates. The other one felt sorry for him and backed off. The other one try to get there, but Carmelo hid behind his teammates.

[kumquat]

GANGSTA
http://img324.imageshack.us/img324/2158/run8ww2.jpg
:oldlol::oldlol::oldlol:

[Kblaze8855]

Once you throw a punch you take responsibility for what happens. If you are gonna run dont throw punches to begin with.

Ive yet to see the thing from very start to end but ive seen him throw a punch and run to halfcourt. If it was indeed the first punch thrown...no excuse for running. Not like his life was at risk and he was running from a steam roller.

He punched a guy then ran when the guys friends came to his defense.

No excuses.

Now if it wasnt the first punch my mind changes. If it went to the way I saw it....thats weak. Man enough to swing be man enough to stand your ground when that punch gets you in trouble.

[Melo]

You are in denial. Everyone is dogging Carmelo. Everyone knew he ran like a sissy. He threw one punch and didn't even wait for that rookie to get back up, he just started running like a little punk.

He had three different guys coming at him, but one was being held back by his teammates. The other one felt sorry for him and backed off. The other one try to get there, but Carmelo hid behind his teammates.
Another poster who knows Sh!t about fighting
I bet you never even got into a fight WUSS

[KIWI]

All you dumb posters know Sh!t about fighting

If anyone talks Sh!t they going to get punched
Melo dodged a punch by Jeffries and threw one back and Collins fell

If u got 3 guys running at you, you betta move back if you smart and make some space so you could come right back at em
Nate ran at Melo alone, Melo stood his ground and Nate walked away like the B!tch he is.
If the fight wasn't broke up Melo would of charged back at Jeffries and would of whooped some ass

:roll: Melo a sissy :roll:
what Dumbasses

Melo and Ron Artest The hardest Ni99as in the league

Im out


:oldlol: :oldlol: dude your man was running from a dude half his size:oldlol:

i feel sori for you now your gonna know how kobe fans felt:oldlol:

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061217/capt.msg10912170346.aptopix_nuggets_knicks_basketb all_msg109.jpg

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

GANGSTA
http://img324.imageshack.us/img324/2158/run8ww2.jpg
:oldlol::oldlol::oldlol:


This explains how scared melo word.

This pic is worth 1,000 words of carmelo

[Spyda]

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061217/capt.msg10912170346.aptopix_nuggets_knicks_basketb all_msg109.jpg
Thats why Melo is going to Fu{k him up after the game

[KIWI]

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061217/capt.msg10912170346.aptopix_nuggets_knicks_basketb all_msg109.jpg

:roll: :roll: looks like hes about to cry:roll: :roll:

[DCL]

carmelo. still love his game.

but damn, that was a weak ass move running with that girly "please don't hurt me" stance.

he didn't just step back a little bit. the chicken sht ran 50 feet away.

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

Thats why Melo is going to Fu{k him up after the game

carmelo was scared, he straight ran to the locker room :oldlol:

[kumquat]

http://i12.tinypic.com/2w5rdd4.jpg

[ElPigto]

Another poster who knows Sh!t about fighting
I bet you never even got into a fight WUSS

I don't have to get in a fight to know about fighting you freakin prick. I witnessed fights at my school many times. One thing is, if you punch someone, you take responsibility for what happens. You don't run like a little girl and go hide behind your friends. Dudes at my school would keep fighting.

I never gotten into a fight, but that doesn't classify me as a wuss. I almost got in a fight once during a basketball game, but the guy that was challenging me ended up looking stupid for throwing the ball at me as fast as possible and I just caught it. His friends were going to come charging at me, (since I pushed the guy pretty hard), I didn't run I stood my ground and showed I had balls. It's not about brains, it's about pride you freakin prick.

I'm glad Melo had the "brains" to run like that, but he just lost all his pride and dignity by doing so which is really sad. He threw the punch, and he didn't take responsibility. Dude ran scared. No one is going to kill him, so he might as well just stay there.

[RedBlackAttack]

you betta move back if you smart and make some space so you could come right back at em

:oldlol:

Yeah... that is what he was doing... he was just making space so his reach would be more effective. It makes perfect sense now. I'd like to hear Teddy Atlas critique 'Melo's attempt to "create space".

Face it, man... your dude is a straight up puss. He can play some ball, but he is a puss.

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

Melo is a big puss.

Running From Jeffries and Nate. What a girl, Collins tried to chase melo..he even went on denver side but then the whole team was gunna chump mardy so he just went with the other knicks

[Kblaze8855]

I dont think it even matters if you fight. Ive been in fights and really.....doesnt matter here. Takes no experience to know that punching a guy and fleeing halfway across the arena isnt a manly thing to do.

That goes to man law. You punch a guy and run off thats flat out manlaw violation. You dont need to be a fighter to see it.

[ElPigto]

I dont think it even matters if you fight. Ive been in fights and really.....doesnt matter here. Takes no experience to know that punching a guy and fleeing halfway across the arena isnt a manly thing to do.

That goes to man law. You punch a guy and run off thats flat out manlaw violation. You dont need to be a fighter to see it.

Co-sign.

I'm thinking this guy Melo has ran from many fights. Probably punches someone at school randomly and starts running. Yep that's the way to do it. :bowdown:

[Spike Spiegel]

Groupies are quite funny.

[Prodigy]

He IS straight up G. GIRL. :hammerhead:

[Bigjesus]

Face it all of you guys would **** your pants if melo came out in you in a dark alley. He's a swoll ass 6'8. He isn't backing down cuz he's a ***** or he's afraid.

Melo made an impulsive move and clocked mardy. He backed off cuz he knew he ****ed up. None of you guys have millions of dollars of endorsements and sponsors and none of you braveheart ma****az are one of the most recognizable athletes in sports. If he would have beat one of those knicks down, he could be in a world of **** as opposed to a few suspended games, and his team would be toast, right when they were getting it together.

If any of you think carmelo backed up out of fear your really stupid. He backed up because of money and a sudden memory of responsibility.

He clocked mardy and showed J.R he had his back or whatever, and he dipped
out.

Now I don't know about being a straght up G, but I guarantee he isn't trembling at the though of lil' 50 comin at him, and I'm down with Nate.

This was really all the coaches fault. They mixed the ingredients and it looks like they cooked something. WTF GK thinking.

[Darsh]

All you dumb posters know Sh!t about fighting

If anyone talks Sh!t they going to get punched
Melo dodged a punch by Jeffries and threw one back and Collins fell

If u got 3 guys running at you, you betta move back if you smart and make some space so you could come right back at em
Nate ran at Melo alone, Melo stood his ground and Nate walked away like the B!tch he is.
If the fight wasn't broke up Melo would of charged back at Jeffries and would of whooped some ass

:roll: Melo a sissy :roll:
what Dumbasses

Melo and Ron Artest The hardest Ni99as in the league

Im out

Dude, get over it. who cares if he would have charged back at jeffries. Your perception is so clouded because of your love for melo.

Why did you even like him in the first place? cos he was a "straight up G"?
if thats the case then your an idiot. You should be a fan because of his brilliance at basketball. Thats why hes my favourite player, big deal if he doesnt reek of that true "OG Flavour".

What is wrong with you.

[Skywalker]

These guys are pretty mature. fvck.

Lets seriously look at this. These guys get payed millions to play basketball, and they cant hold back and not brawl like a bunch of gangsters. Come on, grow up. Both these teams are dispicable. JR Smith is to blame. Take a foul and shut your face you piece of crap. Ive seen thousands of harder fouls. What a dumba$$. Wow, way to bring down the league.

[modojojo]

It amazes me how a large percentage still Insist It was a sucker punch. It's like going to knife fight to talk. Collins said some sh!t to melo and expected melo not do anything. He also was facing Melo. In a small riot If you decide to talk **** someone you should always be aware. IMO here's a good example of a sucker punch.

On the night of March 23, 1993, Anthony played an important part in Knicks history when his team got involved in a bench-clearing brawl during a game with the Phoenix Suns. In street clothes due to an ankle injury when the brawl broke out, Anthony left the Knicks bench and sucker-punched Suns guard Kevin Johnson just as order was about to be restored. The brawl was the largest in the NBA to date, in terms of games suspended and fines levied against both teams. The NBA suspended Anthony for five games and fined him $20,500 for the punch he threw; the Suns and Johnson had asked that he be suspended for the remainder of the season

Anthony ran from the knicks bench all the way to the suns bench to hit K.J. from behind. THAT's A SUCKER PUNCH.

[ElPigto]

It amazes me how a large percentage still Insist It was a sucker punch. It's like going to knife fight to talk. Collins said some sh!t to melo and expected melo not do anything. He also was facing Melo. In a small riot If you decide to talk **** someone you should always be aware. IMO here's a good example of a sucker punch.

On the night of March 23, 1993, Anthony played an important part in Knicks history when his team got involved in a bench-clearing brawl during a game with the Phoenix Suns. In street clothes due to an ankle injury when the brawl broke out, Anthony left the Knicks bench and sucker-punched Suns guard Kevin Johnson just as order was about to be restored. The brawl was the largest in the NBA to date, in terms of games suspended and fines levied against both teams. The NBA suspended Anthony for five games and fined him $20,500 for the punch he threw; the Suns and Johnson had asked that he be suspended for the remainder of the season

Anthony ran from the knicks bench all the way to the suns bench to hit K.J. from behind. THAT's A SUCKER PUNCH.

Wait a minute, so what doesn't make Carmelo's a sucker punch. I seen the replay plenty of times and it indicates that Melo just went in there, punched him, and suddenly started running. Anthony came from the other side of the court to sucker punch KJ after things had calmed down. In the game yesterday, everything was calming down and suddenly Melo pushes off gets a punch on Collins then runs.

[Mr. V]

Fighting doesn

[ElPigto]

[QUOTE=Mr. V]Fighting doesn

[Mr. V]

Melo hits, stays there and you don

[GOBB]

http://i12.tinypic.com/2w5rdd4.jpg


Stupid photo to put OWNED on. What idiot did that? The fact Nate did NOTHING to Melo but it was made to look like he did something is lame. Nate was scared of Melo. Funny how some idiot thinsk otherwise.

[DatZNasty]

let's all keep jockriding Nate for what he did to Carmelo. Oh wait, he didn't do anything did he? He was trying to run up on Melo and sucker punch him most likely, considering how come to a quick ass stop as soon as Melo spotted him.

[Mr. V]

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4570/meloxg8.jpg

[SoCalMike]

http://i12.tinypic.com/2w5rdd4.jpg

LMAO! :applause:



:pimp:

[GoldNugg21]

Incidents like this just show the general immaturity of nba fans. First there's Melo the poster, who has shown himself to be a straight up fool. Everything you say puts a bad light on Melo you tard. Then there's all the "omg he ran like a puss, he's not a man, he broke man laws" people. Did it ever occur to you that when there's millions of dollars on the line, not to mention publicity and so on, staying there and getting in a full blown fist fight would be the stupidest thing you could do? And then there's people calling it a cheap shot, when its obvious there were heated words between the two in the moments before the punch.

Melo made a mistake, he'll get his suspension, and move on. So will the smarter fans. But from what I've seen most everyone who posted in this thread will harp on this for years to come as Melo shreds the league.

[Darsh]

Incidents like this just show the general immaturity of nba fans. First there's Melo the poster, who has shown himself to be a straight up fool. Everything you say puts a bad light on Melo you tard. Then there's all the "omg he ran like a puss, he's not a man, he broke man laws" people. Did it ever occur to you that when there's millions of dollars on the line, not to mention publicity and so on, staying there and getting in a full blown fist fight would be the stupidest thing you could do? And then there's people calling it a cheap shot, when its obvious there were heated words between the two in the moments before the punch.

Melo made a mistake, he'll get his suspension, and move on. So will the smarter fans. But from what I've seen most everyone who posted in this thread will harp on this for years to come as Melo shreds the league.

co-sign everything in this post.

this is ridiculous.

[ALBballer]

Melo is a straight up Girl.

[shafir]

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4570/meloxg8.jpg
:roll: :roll: :roll: :bowdown: :applause:

[GOBB]

And then there's people calling it a cheap shot, when its obvious there were heated words between the two in the moments before the punch.

It was a cheap shot. Words were exchanged and neither took a swing. Just talk, chest bumping, people golding and pushing one another back...then Melo pretends to do more jawing and sucker punches Mardy. Then instantly backs up because he doesnt want the favor returned. No excuse or defense for what Melo did. Accept that.

[Darsh]

It was a cheap shot. Words were exchanged and neither took a swing. Just talk, chest bumping, people golding and pushing one another back...then Melo pretends to do more jawing and sucker punches Mardy. Then instantly backs up because he doesnt want the favor returned. No excuse or defense for what Melo did. Accept that.

i dont get why he gets flamed for "not wanting the favor returned".

is the idea of punching someone to actually receive the honor of getting one in return? no.

if thats a cheap shot then that means the first punch in every fight throughout history has been a cheap shot. someone has to throw the first punch

[GoldNugg21]

It was a cheap shot. Words were exchanged and neither took a swing. Just talk, chest bumping, people golding and pushing one another back...then Melo pretends to do more jawing and sucker punches Mardy. Then instantly backs up because he doesnt want the favor returned. No excuse or defense for what Melo did. Accept that.
The way people are describing it, you would think Melo just wailed on someone who isn't looking, which would obviously be a cheap shot. What happened falls nowhere close to that, or to being a cheap shot as most people would describe.

[GOBB]

i dont get why he gets flamed for "not wanting the favor returned".

is the idea of punching someone to actually receive the honor of getting one in return? no.

If I punch you in the mouth at ISH first annual BBQ and I run behind a picnic table afterwards that is a punk move and you'll think so when people hold you back and stop a fight from taking place. You're not gonna sit there with a broken jaw and be spoonfed by oldschooladidas. You're gonna be pissed.

Anyone who throws a punch will either throw more or if its one punch they will back up enough to create some distance. I break your jaw at the BBQ I'll back up some to see what you're next move is. If its to engage in a fight I'm gonna piece you like a meal at KFC. There is no honor of hitting a man then running to the vollyball court. There is no honor in hitting a man and running around cars "leave me lone, leave me lone...its over stop playing. leave me lone".


if thats a cheap shot then that means the first punch in every fight throughout history has been a cheap shot. someone has to throw the first punch

A cheap shot is what Melo did. He threw the first punch then ran. Its a punch no one expects but you do it and then run. Melo after his first punch didnt want to throw another punch the rest of the night. WHY? Because he got his hit in on Mardy, embarrassed him and then he wants to bask in glory afterwards. Get real. You dont punch someone and run. If you dont wanna stand there because a bigger fight would develop. If you dont wanna stand there because u dont wanna get hit back with this final fintasy 6 notion of "my shields on ur not gonna get a hit on meeeeee". Then keep your hands to yourself.

T.Owens pulled a punk move spitting in D.Hall's face. You're gonna defend that too or no because Melo isnt in your avatar?

[GoldNugg21]

If I punch you in the mouth at ISH first annual BBQ and I run behind a picnic table afterwards that is a punk move and you'll think so when people hold you back and stop a fight from taking place. You're not gonna sit there with a broken jaw and be spoonfed by oldschooladidas. You're gonna be pissed.

Anyone who throws a punch will either throw more or if its one punch they will back up enough to create some distance. I break your jaw at the BBQ I'll back up some to see what you're next move is. If its to engage in a fight I'm gonna piece you like a meal at KFC. There is no honor of hitting a man then running to the vollyball court. There is no honor in hitting a man and running around cars "leave me lone, leave me lone...its over stop playing. leave me lone".



A cheap shot is what Melo did. He threw the first punch then ran. Its a punch no one expects but you do it and then run. Melo after his first punch didnt want to throw another punch the rest of the night. WHY? Because he got his hit in on Mardy, embarrassed him and then he wants to bask in glory afterwards. Get real. You dont punch someone and run. If you dont wanna stand there because a bigger fight would develop. If you dont wanna stand there because u dont wanna get hit back with this final fintasy 6 notion of "my shields on ur not gonna get a hit on meeeeee". Then keep your hands to yourself.

T.Owens pulled a punk move spitting in D.Hall's face. You're gonna defend that too or no because Melo isnt in your avatar?

Again, it's not like this was a bar fight. Maybe "running" (backpedeling away from a furious Jeffries) makes it a ***** move in a bar fight, but to stand there in this situation would be downright idiocy, and I'll gaurentee that what he did after the punch was alot better than anything else he could have done. And if a punch in the middle of a brawl is unexpected, so is any punch save in a boxing match.

[NBAEMoreira022]

If I punch you in the mouth at ISH first annual BBQ and I run behind a picnic table afterwards that is a punk move and you'll think so when people hold you back and stop a fight from taking place. You're not gonna sit there with a broken jaw and be spoonfed by oldschooladidas. You're gonna be pissed.

Anyone who throws a punch will either throw more or if its one punch they will back up enough to create some distance. I break your jaw at the BBQ I'll back up some to see what you're next move is. If its to engage in a fight I'm gonna piece you like a meal at KFC. There is no honor of hitting a man then running to the vollyball court. There is no honor in hitting a man and running around cars "leave me lone, leave me lone...its over stop playing. leave me lone".



A cheap shot is what Melo did. He threw the first punch then ran. Its a punch no one expects but you do it and then run. Melo after his first punch didnt want to throw another punch the rest of the night. WHY? Because he got his hit in on Mardy, embarrassed him and then he wants to bask in glory afterwards. Get real. You dont punch someone and run. If you dont wanna stand there because a bigger fight would develop. If you dont wanna stand there because u dont wanna get hit back with this final fintasy 6 notion of "my shields on ur not gonna get a hit on meeeeee". Then keep your hands to yourself.

T.Owens pulled a punk move spitting in D.Hall's face. You're gonna defend that too or no because Melo isnt in your avatar?

Mardy Collins was the one who did a cheap shot to JR Smith. After the fight was over JR Smith said "that's the first time I ever seen the dude", so he deserved it when Carmelo hit him.

[joe lucky]

Agree w/ most posters here. While most people respect the fact that Melo was probably aware of the fact that an escalated fight would likely land him a lengthy ass suspension its the way he acted not the reasoning for his actions that everyone has a problem with.

The way he reacted was this: he threw a really puss "punch" that landed squarely on Mardy's jaw, saw Mardy's hand fly in the air and immediately threw his head back like he was dodging Mike Tyson, and immediately started skipping backwards not even waiting to see what Mardy would do. Jeffries running at him was bad but Melo was already running well before Jared even came at him. The way he reacted is almost the definition of being a coward.

[GOBB]

Mardy Collins was the one who did a cheap shot to JR Smith. After the fight was over JR Smith said "that's the first time I ever seen the dude", so he deserved it when Carmelo hit him.

He did a dirty play within the game. Whats your point? Seems you dont have one.




Again, it's not like this was a bar fight. Maybe "running" (backpedeling away from a furious Jeffries) makes it a ***** move in a bar fight, but to stand there in this situation would be downright idiocy, and I'll gaurentee that what he did after the punch was alot better than anything else he could have done. And if a punch in the middle of a brawl is unexpected, so is any punch save in a boxing match.

He wasnt running from Jeffries. WATCH the replay. Why are Nuggets and Knicks fans seeing two different things is beyond me. Melo STRUCK Mardy then backpeddeled. Jeffries wasnt nowhere close to getting to Melo until the 3pt line. Replay exposes everything.

What he did after the punch was run. If thats better from a perspective of "the potential of more games not being added on to a suspension" is what you're lookin at? Fine. But he threw a punch which was uncalled for...so the whole theory of the smart thing to do was to run is out of the window. Melo took it to a bar fight, a street fight. Then wants to go back to the NBA after he got his hit in. Thats punk stuff.

[GoldNugg21]

He wasnt running from Jeffries. WATCH the replay. Why are Nuggets and Knicks fans seeing two different things is beyond me. Melo STRUCK Mardy then backpeddeled. Jeffries wasnt nowhere close to getting to Melo until the 3pt line. Replay exposes everything.

What he did after the punch was run. If thats better from a perspective of "the potential of more games not being added on to a suspension" is what you're lookin at? Fine. But he threw a punch which was uncalled for...so the whole theory of the smart thing to do was to run is out of the window. Melo took it to a bar fight, a street fight. Then wants to go back to the NBA after he got his hit in. Thats punk stuff.

Now I know you're thickheaded, and wont be giving in any time soon (pound that post total), but damn you can be dense. I never said that the punch wasn't uncalled for, and it was most certainly extremely dumb. What he did after the punch was smart- there's where the being smart thing comes in. The only thing about the punch itself that I've said is that it wasn't a cheapshot, because, well, it wasn't. At all. Very very stupid, but not cheap.

[GOBB]

Now I know you're thickheaded, and wont be giving in any time soon (pound that post total), but damn you can be dense. I never said that the punch wasn't uncalled for, and it was most certainly extremely dumb. What he did after the punch was smart- there's where the being smart thing comes in. The only thing about the punch itself that I've said is that it wasn't a cheapshot, because, well, it wasn't. At all. Very very stupid, but not cheap.

All you've been doing is making excuses. You call it the smart thing. I call it the punk thing to do. He will appear in the eyes of many to be a punk. He was tough enough to punch someone in the face on the sneak tip, he will have to handle being called a punk for running. But you applaud him for running because he stopped himself from getting more games added on and a bigger fight resulting. :applause:

Its called "spin" and you're doing a great job.

[sommervilleCdn]

this was posted by gobb on Official fracas brawl page.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/StrongArm/MELO2.gif

coach's assistant chucking foolscap/legal size paper (with clipboard), so he can get at jefferies. Nate ducking from it cause it came near his peripherary. Ahhhh, so that's what phased him.

Not only that, but b-more is a pun; Baltimore= b-more , Melo's hometown. Get it hahaha.

thank u ish

/did i ruined it

[GoldNugg21]

All you've been doing is making excuses. You call it the smart thing. I call it the punk thing to do. He will appear in the eyes of many to be a punk. He was tough enough to punch someone in the face on the sneak tip, he will have to handle being called a punk for running. But you applaud him for running because he stopped himself from getting more games added on and a bigger fight resulting. :applause:

Its called "spin" and you're doing a great job.

I know people will call him a punk or a puss, and I don't really care- by doing that you're overlooking the fact that this was an nba game, not a street fight. I'll call him dumb- thats what the punch was. You'll call the punch cheap, a "sneak tip", and ill say that it wasn't anyrthing close to a cheap shot. What am I spinning? Am I making Melo out to be the good guy? No. So tell me, what am I spinning?

[Mr. V]

this was posted by gobb on Official fracas brawl page.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/StrongArm/MELO2.gif

coach's assistant chucking foolscap/legal size paper (with clipboard), so he can get at jefferies. Nate ducking from it cause it came near his peripherary. Ahhhh, so that's what phased him.

Not only that, but b-more is a pun; Baltimore= b-more , Melo's hometown. Get it hahaha.

thank u ish

/did i ruined it
:roll: That assistant coach or who ever he is is my new hero! Breaking Melo and Nate with throwing a clipboard and going at Jeffries all in same fluid motion :oldlol: He should get a phucking medal for that. Good stuff.

[telephone]

LOL why would somonethrow a towel at nate robinson. LMAO.

Anyways melo kept backing up when nate came around and nate was just like "Get that **** outta my face."

Melo was like "im the nuggernaut *****"

[modojojo]

It was a cheap shot. Words were exchanged and neither took a swing. Just talk, chest bumping, people golding and pushing one another back...then Melo pretends to do more jawing and sucker punches Mardy. Then instantly backs up because he doesnt want the favor returned. No excuse or defense for what Melo did. Accept that.

I agree the whole thing was wrong, But It wasn't a cheap shot. WE don't know what Collins said to Melo, but after he said It Melo went straight at him.
You don't say sh!t to somebody In brawl then close your eyes and expect the person to go away. Protect yourself at all times.

[JSub]

I dont understand why some people refuse to see the Melo incident as a cheap shot. Simply put, THAT'S what it was. EVERYBODY in the nation will say that, aside from fanatic Nuggets/Melo fans. Whats so hard to understand?

1) Biatchslap somebody who is unprepared, with his arms down
2) IMMEDIATELY backpedal a good 20 feet
3) Dont hurt me, angry midget!!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/curiousg11/run8ww2.jpg

[GoldNugg21]

I dont understand why some people refuse to see the Melo incident as a cheap shot. Simply put, THAT'S what it was. EVERYBODY in the nation will say that, aside from fanatic Nuggets/Melo fans. Whats so hard to understand?

1) Biatchslap somebody who is unprepared, with his arms down
2) IMMEDIATELY backpedal a good 20 feet
3) Dont hurt me, angry midget!!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/curiousg11/run8ww2.jpg
because it wasn't. It was stupid, buit it wasn't cheap. Maybe you'd understand if you had actually read what has been already stated instead of just posting.

[JSub]

because it wasn't. It was stupid, buit it wasn't cheap. Maybe you'd understand if you had actually read what has been already stated instead of just posting.

I read all your ridiculous rationale already. Tell me this, honestly. If you had your arms down and a guy sneaks in and sucker punches you in the face, then RUNS, how do you feel? OHHHHH dannng, I just got owned by a completely legitimate strike!! I didnt even have time to react and that fast striker is GONE already. I wish I could fight like that. My jaw hurts...

[GOBB]

I dont understand why some people refuse to see the Melo incident as a cheap shot. Simply put, THAT'S what it was. EVERYBODY in the nation will say that, aside from fanatic Nuggets/Melo fans. Whats so hard to understand?

1) Biatchslap somebody who is unprepared, with his arms down
2) IMMEDIATELY backpedal a good 20 feet
3) Dont hurt me, angry midget!!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/curiousg11/run8ww2.jpg


Stop it...Nate saw Melo and he sized him up and his brain started workin. He ejected like Goose in Top Gun. Nate was afraid of Melo. And rightfully so. 6'8 240lbs of pure smack down. That photo captures nothing so stop it.

[XxNeXuSxX]

Stop it...Nate saw Melo and he sized him up and his brain started workin. He ejected like Goose in Top Gun. Nate was afraid of Melo. And rightfully so. 6'8 240lbs of pure smack down. That photo captures nothing so stop it.
I don't know, Melo was backing with his hands up. I think Nate was trying to save himself another 10 games on his suspension.

[JSub]

Stop it...Nate saw Melo and he sized him up and his brain started workin. He ejected like Goose in Top Gun. Nate was afraid of Melo. And rightfully so. 6'8 240lbs of pure smack down. That photo captures nothing so stop it.

6'8 240lbs of pure smack down? :roll:

Look at Melo's hand gesture. That doesnt look like "SMACK DOWN" to me. That looks like "DONT HURT ME!!"

Pure smack down? Melo SLAPPED Collins. I guess he took those words literally.

[Kblaze8855]

hen there's all the "omg he ran like a puss, he's not a man, he broke man laws" people. Did it ever occur to you that when there's millions of dollars on the line, not to mention publicity and so on, staying there and getting in a full blown fist fight would be the stupidest thing you could do?

Let me see if I understand.....

In the quarter second between punching and fleeing Melo thought about money and publicity and saw it wasnt responsible to be in a fight that he himself just sparked by punching a guy?

Using the actions of a guy half a second removed from punching a guy to justify him making responsible decisions just doesnt work.

You throw a punch and run off to avoid the result of your actions you have gone beyond a point where you can be praised for restraint. Youre past "Oh let me make a rational decision" and your nature as a man combined with instincts decide fight or flight. And Melo flew. Period. Forget Chris Anderson. Melo takes the "Birdman" title for now.

[GOBB]

6'8 240lbs of pure smack down? :roll:

Look at Melo's hand gesture. That doesnt look like "SMACK DOWN" to me. That looks like "DONT HURT ME!!"

Pure smack down? Melo SLAPPED Collins. I guess he took those words literally.

If you think Nate punked Melo. Nate backed Melo down. Melo feared Nate...you're sadly mistaken. I just want you to explain why did little Nate exert all that energy running to Melo only to do nothing. Just tell me that.

[JSub]

If you think Nate punked Melo. Nate backed Melo down. Melo feared Nate...you're sadly mistaken. I just want you to explain why did little Nate exert all that energy running to Melo only to do nothing. Just tell me that.

Look at the replay. Somebody threw a clipboard and papers in the direction of Nate's head, so he turned around, only to find it was the assisant coach who was freeing his hands to grab Jefferies.

But thats besides the point. A picture is worth a thousand words. Melo got scared when the angry midget charged. There's no need to defend him. The picture says it all.

[GOBB]

Look at the replay. Somebody threw a clipboard and papers in the direction of Nate's head, so he turned around, only to find it was the assisant coach who was freeing his hands to grab Jefferies.

But thats besides the point. A picture is worth a thousand words. Melo got scared when the angry midget charged. There's no need to defend him. The picture says it all.


Pictures can be worth a thousand words that YOU want them to be. They also dont tell the WHOLE STORY you try to tell either. Get a clue. The clipboard papers did nothing to Nate. Nate got scared after he realized Melo was simply too big and he was no JR Smith.

This is what would have happened if Melo and Nate fought.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp-k1fhxgw4

Enjoy

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

http://abovetherim.uw.hu/kepek2/forestmelo.jpg

[GoldNugg21]

Let me see if I understand.....

In the quarter second between punching and fleeing Melo thought about money and publicity and saw it wasnt responsible to be in a fight that he himself just sparked by punching a guy?

Using the actions of a guy half a second removed from punching a guy to justify him making responsible decisions just doesnt work.

You throw a punch and run off to avoid the result of your actions you have gone beyond a point where you can be praised for restraint. Youre past "Oh let me make a rational decision" and your nature as a man combined with instincts decide fight or flight. And Melo flew. Period. Forget Chris Anderson. Melo takes the "Birdman" title for now.
Yes, I think that maybe it occured to him that throwing a punch had been a bad move, and he skipped out to avoid further altercations. Even if he did run away cause he was scared, can you blame him? He had 2 or 3 Knicks ready to start swinging at him, and if being a man requires you to hold still and let them come at you, then I understand why people call women the smarter sex. Most of the posting on this board has proved at least that the message board contingent of the population isn't to bright.

[JSub]

Pictures can be worth a thousand words that YOU want them to be. They also dont tell the WHOLE STORY you try to tell either. Get a clue. The clipboard papers did nothing to Nate. Nate got scared after he realized Melo was simply too big and he was no JR Smith.

This is what would have happened if Melo and Nate fought.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp-k1fhxgw4

Enjoy

GOBB: Melo is 6'8 240lbs of PURE SMACK DOWN



:oldlol: Keep it up, angry guy in gym who argues every call. :oldlol:

[Kujo]

I don't understand how anyone could not call that a cheap shot or sucker punch. Melo just came out of nowhere and threw a punch. Collins had no chance to defend himself. That's a sucker punch.

[GoldNugg21]

I don't understand how anyone could not call that a cheap shot or sucker punch. Melo just came out of nowhere and threw a punch. Collins had no chance to defend himself. That's a sucker punch.
Have you actually seen the fight? They were yelling at eachothers faces talking **** for a good couple seconds before the punch. Hardly out of nowhere.

[GOBB]

GOBB: Melo is 6'8 240lbs of PURE SMACK DOWN



:oldlol: Keep it up, angry guy in gym who argues every call. :oldlol:

Huh? I've argued against Melo citing he was a punk for what he did. But I will not allow clueless people such as yourself for your blind hatred to exagerrate and make up a duck tale here. Get over it. Nate wasnt going to do a thing. But you keep milking he was until papers and a clipboard scared him from hitting Melo. :rolleyes:

[joe lucky]

Yes, I think that maybe it occured to him that throwing a punch had been a bad move, and he skipped out to avoid further altercations. Even if he did run away cause he was scared, can you blame him? He had 2 or 3 Knicks ready to start swinging at him, and if being a man requires you to hold still and let them come at you, then I understand why people call women the smarter sex. Most of the posting on this board has proved at least that the message board contingent of the population isn't to bright.

For the last time. Its not about being stupid or having no brains. How you are perceived by others is a huge factor especially in a team sport like basketball and especially in a men's team sport and even more especially when you are the "leader" of that team. As a man you can't say your'e immediate reaction to what you saw Melo do was not "thats a f'n ***** right there." The fear of being beaten up by Mardy Collins and Jared Jeffries at that point should cede to the fear of being labeled a ***** for the rest of your life.

[JSub]

Have you actually seen the fight? They were yelling at eachothers faces talking **** for a good couple seconds before the punch. Hardly out of nowhere.

Have YOU actually seen the fight? So they were yelling at each others faces. Then Melo sucker punched when his defenses were down. But tell me what happened next? He backed up b/c he didnt want to get suspended any longer?

BULLSHT. Human beings have two responses in situations like these. Fight or flight. Its obvious what Melo did already and people are going to see he RAN like a little girl no matter what way you try to spin it.

[TheBynumProject]

Nate Robinson totally had the Stephen Jackson role in this one, jumping into what didn't even involve him and escalating the whole mess.

Robinson=dumass

[GoldNugg21]

For the last time. Its not about being stupid or having no brains. How you are perceived by others is a huge factor especially in a team sport like basketball and especially in a men's team sport and even more especially when you are the "leader" of that team. As a man you can't say your'e immediate reaction to what you saw Melo do was not "thats a f'n ***** right there." The fear of being beaten up by Mardy Collins and Jared Jeffries at that point should cede to the fear of being labeled a ***** for the rest of your life.
And the only people labeling him as a pu$$y are the ones who seem to think an on court NBA fight plays by the same rules as a streetball fight. Which sadly is quite a few of you. It's a good thing your opinion means nothing.

[JSub]

Huh? I've argued against Melo citing he was a punk for what he did. But I will not allow clueless people such as yourself for your blind hatred to exagerrate and make up a duck tale here. Get over it. Nate wasnt going to do a thing. But you keep milking he was until papers and a clipboard scared him from hitting Melo. :rolleyes:

Hey GoBB, I'm just directly quoting what you said. Dont pop an artery now, angry man. :lol:

[ManUtd]

Nate body slammed J.R

[TheBynumProject]

Nate is completely responsible for making it anything more than a quick confrontation of words between JR and Mardy. He made it turn ugly.

[Kblaze8855]

Yes, I think that maybe it occured to him that throwing a punch had been a bad move, and he skipped out to avoid further altercations. Even if he did run away cause he was scared, can you blame him? He had 2 or 3 Knicks ready to start swinging at him, and if being a man requires you to hold still and let them come at you, then I understand why people call women the smarter sex. Most of the posting on this board has proved at least that the message board contingent of the population isn't to bright.

1. He was backing away before a single Knick was even fully looking at him.

2. being a man doesnt require you to stand still and not defend yourself. But being a man sure as hell isnt hitting a guy in front of his friends and running when some have a problem with it(even ignoring the fact that Melo had his people too).

3. "He didnt want his ass kicked so he ran" is perfectly reasonable. If a bunch of guys run up to you on the street to kill you unprevoked that is. Not after you steal on somebody. You hit a guy the "I ran because I was smart enough to not fight" goes out the window. If one of them punched him and he ran to avoid more....that could be spun into him being a responsible citizen just looking to avoid injury. He punched one of them and ran. He threw the punch.

Second its thrown there is no "He just didnt want to do anything stupid or get hurt" argument to be made. Nobody pulled a gun. Nate didnt come at him with a butcher knife. Somehow I doubt they were going to beat him to death on the MSG floor. He hit and run. Really all there is to it. Doesnt make him an awful person. A bad player. Or worthy of lifelong hate. But there is little defending it.

[joe lucky]

And the only people labeling him as a pu$$y are the ones who seem to think an on court NBA fight plays by the same rules as a streetball fight. Which sadly is quite a few of you. It's a good thing your opinion means nothing.

don't bring that "professionalism" bull****. That reaction is universal regardless of the fact these guys are making millions of dollars to play basketball. Melo made it a fight when he decided to swing at a dude pure and simple. There might be a distinction in your mind between "NBA fight" and "streetfight" but for most people a fight is a fight, people are people and a person who runs from a fight is a coward.

[GoldNugg21]

Have YOU actually seen the fight? So they were yelling at each others faces. Then Melo sucker punched when his defenses were down. But tell me what happened next? He backed up b/c he didnt want to get suspended any longer?

BULLSHT. Human beings have two responses in situations like these. Fight or flight. Its obvious what Melo did already and people are going to see he RAN like a little girl no matter what way you try to spin it.
It's obvious thats what you think, but you weren't out there on the floor, you dont know what was said. I'm not defending the punch; that was the stupidest thing Melo could've done right then. But it wasn't a sucker punch, and it sure wasn't smart for him to stand there and keep fighting. Ill tell you right now he would be looking at alot worse of a suspension if he had stayed there to fight like a "man".

[GOBB]

Hey GoBB, I'm just directly quoting what you said. Dont pop an artery now, angry man. :lol:

Nate was afraid of Melo. And rightfully so. 6'8 240lbs of pure smack down

My comment. It was directed to WHY Nate did NOTHING after running half the court to see Melo. You're taking the line and like Melo...running with it for all the wrong reasons. Whatever.

Nate would have got his ass whupped. He knew it too.

[TheBynumProject]

Anyone who argues Melo did the wrong thing by backing off is a complete idiot. End of story. Had he not done so, the whole board would be 100 threads about how the NBA's leading scorer got suspended for the season. Period.

Melo was an idiot to throw the punch, but real men react quickly after they realize they have crossed the line and make sure they don't do any further harm, maintain the pride they still have. Little boys get swept down like dominos and go for broke, almost to the point where they have nothing to lose. Thats not Melo.

[GoldNugg21]

don't bring that "professionalism" bull****. That reaction is universal regardless of the fact these guys are making millions of dollars to play basketball. Melo made it a fight when he decided to swing at a dude pure and simple. There might be a distinction in your mind between "NBA fight" and "streetfight" but for most people a fight is a fight, people are people and a person who runs from a fight is a coward.
I guess there isn't a distinction in your mind despite the fact that the two situations are miles apart.

[JSub]

It's obvious thats what you think, but you weren't out there on the floor, you dont know what was said. I'm not defending the punch; that was the stupidest thing Melo could've done right then. But it wasn't a sucker punch, and it sure wasn't smart for him to stand there and keep fighting. Ill tell you right now he would be looking at alot worse of a suspension if he had stayed there to fight like a "man".

OK? So you slap somebody in the face, then immediately backpedal and say "TIME OUT TIME OUT!!"? :oldlol:

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

OK? So you slap somebody in the face, then immediately backpedal and say "TIME OUT TIME OUT!!"? :oldlol:

i agree, that was a puss move

[GoldNugg21]

1. He was backing away before a single Knick was even fully looking at him.

2. being a man doesnt require you to stand still and not defend yourself. But being a man sure as hell isnt hitting a guy in front of his friends and running when some have a problem with it(even ignoring the fact that Melo had his people too).

3. "He didnt want his ass kicked so he ran" is perfectly reasonable. If a bunch of guys run up to you on the street to kill you unprevoked that is. Not after you steal on somebody. You hit a guy the "I ran because I was smart enough to not fight" goes out the window. If one of them punched him and he ran to avoid more....that could be spun into him being a responsible citizen just looking to avoid injury. He punched one of them and ran. He threw the punch.

Second its thrown there is no "He just didnt want to do anything stupid or get hurt" argument to be made. Nobody pulled a gun. Nate didnt come at him with a butcher knife. Somehow I doubt they were going to beat him to death on the MSG floor. He hit and run. Really all there is to it. Doesnt make him an awful person. A bad player. Or worthy of lifelong hate. But there is little defending it.
I'm not defending the punch. That was stupid as hell. Yes, he hit and run. Bad move. My question to you is, once he did the hitting, you really think he should just stand there and fight? Try to fend of Jeffries charge? Sock Collins one more time? As far as I'm concerned, his getting the **** outa there was the best thing he coulda done at the time, and because of that there's no excuse to act like he's a girl because of it. And if you're gonna call him a girl for making the punch in the first place, tell me what Collins was saying to him. I'll gaurantee it wasn't nice.

And I'm pretty sure Melo could guess he'd have some Knicks after him once he klocked one, so your first point makes no sense.

[TheBynumProject]

No one is denying the slap by Melo was stupid, and pathetic. But give him alot of credit for ending it at that.

[GoldNugg21]

OK? So you slap somebody in the face, then immediately backpedal and say "TIME OUT TIME OUT!!"? :oldlol:
Dear god you are dense. Not worth wasting my time.

[Kblaze8855]

Anyone who argues Melo did the wrong thing my backing off is a complete idiot. End of story. Had he not done so, the whole board would be 100 threads of how the NBA's leading scorer got suspended for the season. Period.

Unless he went and punched a fan no we wouldnt.

Brendan Haywood did the exact same thing to Antionio Davis in 05 only he got caught around halfcourt. Little scuffle. Melo wasnt about to be a fight to the death that got him suspended for the season if he won.

The most legit NBA fight ive seen in 20+ years had like 4 punches land between players(On Larry Bird who was being choked by Moses Malone as Dr.J jabbed).

NBA fights dont go anywhere. You have 10 players, 2 coaching staffs, refs and security seconds away. Melo was in no real danger.

[JSub]

Dear god you are dense. Not worth wasting my time.

You've been wasting your time ever since the moment you decided to defend Melo's d!ckless antics.

[BFRESH44]

http://home.comcast.net/~pirate451/chickens.jpg

:oldlol:

[TheBynumProject]

I disagree kblaze. Melo is one of the Ls big names, and Jeffries had that Ron Artest crazy look on his face. I think everything would have gone out of control, could have been riot-like.

[GoldNugg21]

Unless he went and punched a fan no we wouldnt.

Brendan Haywood did the exact same thing to Antionio Davis in 05 only he got caught around halfcourt. Little scuffle. Melo wasnt about to be a fight to the death that got him suspended for the season if he won.

The most legit NBA fight ive seen in 20+ years had like 4 punches land between players(On Larry Bird who was being choked by Moses Malone as Dr.J jabbed).

NBA fights dont go anywhere. You have 10 players, 2 coaching staffs, refs and security seconds away. Melo was in no real danger.
Just because there are people to break it up means that he should try to keep fighting? Ill tell you right now that if he lands more punches he gets suspended longer. Just cause he wasn't gonna get hurt doesn't mean getting out of there wasn't the right move.

[JSub]

I disagree kblaze. Melo is one of the Ls big names, and Jeffries had that Ron Artest crazy look on his face. I think everything would have gone out of control, could have been riot-like.

Who's fault is that? The fight had died down. Then SOMEBODY had to sneak in a sucker-slap to ignite the rage of Jefferies. Melo deserved whatever he had coming to him.

[Kblaze8855]

I think you are confusing me saying running is pathetic with "Fighting is right". He shouldnt have been in a fight to begin with. But fact is he started one. "Staying and fighting" isnt an issue. He created a fight he then ran from.

All you are saying would be perfectly reasonable if someone hit him. But not when he started it. Running from a fight isnt exactly unmanly. Running from a fight you just started by punching a guy is.

There is no "He didnt want to fight". He fought. He punched someone. He just didnt want to let the other guys fight. So he ran before they could.

[The Mamba]

Melo needs to stay up with don't snitch campaign, so he can try and keep his thug like image.

[IlliniFan]

Just because there are people to break it up means that he should try to keep fighting? Ill tell you right now that if he lands more punches he gets suspended longer. Just cause he wasn't gonna get hurt doesn't mean getting out of there wasn't the right move.
You think Melo was thinking, "hmm ok good I got one punch in, any more and I might be suspended much longer, I better get out of here now."??? No, he was probably thinking, "oh sh!t, I better back the **** up before I get smashed, Crap here comes Jeffries and Nate!."

[GoldNugg21]

I think you are confusing me saying running is pathetic with "Fighting is right". He shouldnt have been in a fight to begin with. But fact is he started one. "Staying and fighting" isnt an issue. He created a fight he then ran from.

All you are saying would be perfectly reasonable if someone hit him. But not when he started it. Running from a fight isnt exactly unmanly. Running from a fight you just started by punching a guy is.

There is no "He didnt want to fight". He fought. He punched someone. He just didnt want to let the other guys fight. So he ran before they could.
I see what you're saying. I understand how you would see that to be a ***** move, but in the situation it was the best thing he could do. The mistake came when he punched Mardy, and after that it was just damage mitigation. I'd rather have him viewed as a wimp and not be dealing with a longer suspension, which is basically the alternative.

[XxNeXuSxX]

Who's fault is that? The fight had died down. Then SOMEBODY had to sneak in a sucker-slap to ignite the rage of Jefferies. Melo deserved whatever he had coming to him.
I just wish someone was behind him while he was backing up so he could be mowed over. Like Curry returning from the Snack bar would have been perfect.

[GoldNugg21]

You think Melo was thinking, "hmm ok good I got one punch in, any more and I might be suspended much longer, I better get out of here now."??? No, he was probably thinking, "oh sh!t, I better back the **** up before I get smashed, Crap here comes Jeffries and Nate!."
None of us know what Melo was thinking. I'm just saying that his backing out was alot smarter than whatever else he could have done.

[XxNeXuSxX]

None of us know what Melo was thinking. I'm just saying that his backing out was alot smarter than whatever else he could have done.
How about not throwing a punch/slap?

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

Melo is the new "laugh" of the nba

[Jailblazers7]

No one is denying the slap by Melo was stupid, and pathetic. But give him alot of credit for ending it at that.

If he was so smart and knew to stop it then why did he throw the punch in the first place. He sucker punched and then book it that was a b!tch move. Him running away had nothing to do with suspensions or him being a big name. He ran because he was scared and for no other reason than that.

[GoldNugg21]

How about not throwing a punch/slap?
LEARN TO FREAKING READ YOU RETARD

I have been saying, ever since this whole thing started, that Melo was an idot for throwing a punch. Every single thread, probably half of my related posts.

[TEXAS BATMAN]

*surveys the argument*

Was the Melo punch a cheapshot. No. They were in a verbal exchange, fully square with one another. It's not as if Jared was talking to someone else and then came up and blindsided him. They were talking s#!t and Anthony swung. The fact that it was a half hearted half slap half fist balled up swing tells me that he really had no intention of exchanging blows anyway. Further evidenced by his following actions.

He ran. No backpedaling. No creating space. He threw that punch and did a full reverse sprint. He hit the guy and ran. That's where the b!t@h move came in. You don't hit someone and think about 'oh s#!t let me protect my endorsements' and take off.

Nate charged Melo and chumped him. I don't know what you clowns otherwise saw. Guy throws a punch looking for a fight, he found one and wanted no part of it. Nate charged with his hands up. Anthony kept backing up with his hands down with an obvious "oh s#!t don't hurt me" expression on his face. Nate stopped when he saw it was no point, not because he was scared. What's the point in trying to fight a guy if he's going to run. The fact that he's supposed to be this 6'8 silverback and lets this guy 5'9 back him up is HILARIOUS. Even the white guy who threw the cup at Ron Artest stood his ground. And that would be more shocking to me being a spectator and seeing some big guy leaving the court making a bee line for me.

There wasn't anything GANGSTER about the whole shenanigans. For a player who associates himself with being hood, I found this funny. If he was thinking about his endorsement and suspensions in the first place he wouldn't have thrown the punch. Wasn't like it was in the heat of the moment. Things had winded all the way down. All in all dumb moves because instead of bolstering his reputation he's done nothing but taint it.

Way to go. :applause:

[GoldNugg21]

If he was so smart and knew to stop it then why did he throw the punch in the first place. He sucker punched and then book it that was a b!tch move. Him running away had nothing to do with suspensions or him being a big name. He ran because he was scared and for no other reason than that.
If he ran cause he was scared, he's still alot smarter than you are. He had multiple Knicks wanting to take swings at him. You would have soiled your pants on the spot.

[Jailblazers7]

If he ran cause he was scared, he's still alot smarter than you are. He had multiple Knicks wanting to take swings at him. You would have soiled your pants on the spot.

I wouldnt have thrown a sucker punch in the first place and if i did i would have stood my ground.

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

If he ran cause he was scared, he's still alot smarter than you are. He had multiple Knicks wanting to take swings at him. You would have soiled your pants on the spot.

he shouldnt have slapped mardy then.. he was looking for a fight and then he backed out of it

[joe lucky]

If he ran cause he was scared, he's still alot smarter than you are. He had multiple Knicks wanting to take swings at him. You would have soiled your pants on the spot.

Right. So smart that he probably lost all the respect from the fans, his teamates, and his opponents. So smart indeed :rolleyes:

[23jordan23]

First off who makes ignorant threads like this ..about carmello is a G lol homie this isnt UFC its the NBA all that crap was uncalled for..the balme does go to the Knicks player with the unecessary foul..But it shoulda ended right after the first set of arguments ...but no melo sneaks in a biitch punch and JR smith attacks little nate...like grow up man..if you have nothing to do with the fight stay out of it ..after that punch ..melo just lost his NBA poster boy card and will now be in the category with the ron artests and stephen jacksons on the leauge ..i hope hes proud of himself :)

[KingofKings718]

Melo lost hood pts for that.

[TEXAS BATMAN]

Nate Robinson.

First he blocks Yao's shot. Then he backs up Carmelo Anthony.

Nate = Giant Killer

[LakersRuleTheNBA]

And the only people labeling him as a pu$$y are the ones who seem to think an on court NBA fight plays by the same rules as a streetball fight. Which sadly is quite a few of you. It's a good thing your opinion means nothing.


It doesn't matter if it's on court or off court. Get it through your thicked skin. What Melo did was a puss move. And I am a Melo fan.

You probably hit and run when you get into fights.

puss!



Have you actually seen the fight? They were yelling at eachothers faces talking **** for a good couple seconds before the punch. Hardly out of nowhere.


The point is Melo threw the first cheap shot punch and ran away like a betch. He's a puss. Every sports radio in America is calling him a wuss, even the callers calling in. Melo image is tarnish forever!



Nuggets fans should just stop now. I read all your weak arguement, you guys are sounding and looking like Melo. A big puss!

[23jordan23]

exactley big 6'7-6-8" dude running especially from a 5"9" nate lol ..not giving props to Artest ..but Artest wouldnt be running id tell you that lol

[Spike Spiegel]

If Anthony was so "smart" and was "looking to preserve money" then he wouldn't have done sh!t in the first place. Only Nugget/Melo fans are going to argue otherwise...says someting, doesn't it? Objectivity does not exist in their arguments. Anyone who says otherwise simply "have it out for Melo."

Whatever. Your boys a b!tch, simply put.

[TMacsOneGoodEye]

Anyone sticking up for Melo on this board is a straight up female by association.

Come sit on my lap and tell me how you really FEEL.

Buncha dandelion dafodils trying to act hard & smart at the same time "He hit him but realized it was wrong and ran away to avoid anything else happening!"

The **** kind of reasoning is that?

[MTing]

If that you mean by Girl yes you are right

[gts]

the thing is melo is portrayed as the team leader, he should have been in there pulling guys apart trying to calm the situation... not throwing punches

[23jordan23]

the thing is melo is portrayed as the team leader, he should have been in there pulling guys apart trying to calm the situation... not throwing punches


hes just young n dumb and thats what sperates him from Lebron and wade..cuz im sure they would have done that ..Not saying they would back down ..but I dont think you would see a punch thrown ..Because they would know the consequence

[DoubleTech]

melo = haywood
jeffries = a.davis


YUP

[GOBB]

Carmelo's younger days...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/2pn/gifs/funny/KarateChicken.gif

[bigboi_baller]

Carmelo's younger days...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/2pn/gifs/funny/KarateChicken.gif
:roll:

So how many people did you message last night, Gobb?

[LakersRuleTheNBA]

Carmelo's younger days...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/2pn/gifs/funny/KarateChicken.gif



:roll:

You have to stop. lol.. This is getting too good..

[Fatal9]

Carmelo's younger days...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/2pn/gifs/funny/KarateChicken.gif
:roll:

Such an accurate portrayal.

[LakersRuleTheNBA]

Someone needs to input Melo face in that little kid body and send that vid to ESPN Sports Center!


lol.

A chicken chasing a chicken.

Classic.

[Laker4Lyfe]

Since Melo is from B-More I think his new nickname should be. "Nayman" :roll:



(Fans of The Wire will know why) :oldlol:

[gts]

HAHA i had no idea a chicken could run that fast...

[MTing]

Carmelo's younger days...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/2pn/gifs/funny/KarateChicken.gif
HAHAHAHA:oldlol: :roll: :lol:

[telephone]

Another reason why Howard >>>> melo. Howard wouldnt back down from a fight

[GOBB]

HAHA i had no idea a chicken could run that fast...

Which one?




Another reason why Howard >>>> melo. Howard wouldnt back down from a fight

Another reason why telephone = idiot

[telephone]

Another reason why telephone = idiot
if you mean idiot as in god like ya. I am godlike

[Y2Gezee]

Once you throw a punch you take responsibility for what happens. If you are gonna run dont throw punches to begin with.

Ive yet to see the thing from very start to end but ive seen him throw a punch and run to halfcourt. If it was indeed the first punch thrown...no excuse for running. Not like his life was at risk and he was running from a steam roller.

He punched a guy then ran when the guys friends came to his defense.

No excuses.

Now if it wasnt the first punch my mind changes. If it went to the way I saw it....thats weak. Man enough to swing be man enough to stand your ground when that punch gets you in trouble.


So he's supposed to sit there and fight all the guys friends that came to his defense? No. He was outnumbered down there, but that was a sucker punch Melo threw, I don't know what was said, but he shouldn't have thrown it.

And Ya'll are making too much of the Nate Robinson thing, Melo put his hands up to block a punch not surrendering. That little midget wasn't going to hit anyone or he wouldn't have stopped.

[LakersRuleTheNBA]

So he's supposed to sit there and fight all the guys friends that came to his defense? No. He was outnumbered down there, but that was a sucker punch Melo threw, I don't know what was said, but he shouldn't have thrown it.

And Ya'll are making too much of the Nate Robinson thing, Melo put his hands up to block a punch not surrendering. That little midget wasn't going to hit anyone or he wouldn't have stopped.

I am watching the vid over and over. How was Melo outnumbered? Camby was right there. Stop making up lies. Melo ran away from skinny Jefferies of all guys.

Calm down. You're making people hate Melo more by trying to defend him. Melo's a puss for doing that!

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

Melo's worst nightmare

http://www.hoopsvibe.com/IMG/Jared_Jeffries-arton21035-240x240.jpg

[xxxSuperStar]

Just a note, it is clear many of you have never fought.

Unless you are boxing (which is a sport to get points) you want to close the distance between you and your opponent so they can't throw punches or kicks.

[Vendetta]

If you think Nate punked Melo. Nate backed Melo down. Melo feared Nate...you're sadly mistaken. I just want you to explain why did little Nate exert all that energy running to Melo only to do nothing. Just tell me that.

Maybe Nate feared Melo but he was still going to go after him and hit him. The clipboard being thrown out of the corner of his eye and being really close to him is what broke his stride towards Melo. Not some uncontrollable fear of Melo.

[GOBB]

Maybe Nate feared Melo but he was still going to go after him and hit him. The clipboard being thrown out of the corner of his eye and being really close to him is what broke his stride towards Melo. Not some uncontrollable fear of Melo.

A clipboard? :oldlol: Try again kid. I'll wait.

[GOBB]

I am watching the vid over and over. How was Melo outnumbered? Camby was right there. Stop making up lies. Melo ran away from skinny Jefferies of all guys.

Calm down. You're making people hate Melo more by trying to defend him. Melo's a puss for doing that!

:oldlol: Outnumbered. People making up stuff. Duck Tales

[Vendetta]

A clipboard? :oldlol: Try again kid. I'll wait.

Maybe he wouldn't have even hit Melo, but the clipboard is clearly what broke his stride.

Why the **** else would he put his guard up and break stride at the EXACT same time as the clipboard flying past him when Melo wasn't even coming towards Nate, and still backing up?

You blind or something?

[GOBB]

Maybe he wouldn't have even hit Melo, but the clipboard is clearly what broke his stride.

Why the **** else would he put his guard up and break stride at the EXACT same time as the clipboard flying past him when Melo wasn't even coming towards Nate, and still backing up?

You blind or something?

:oldlol: Break his stride...good cop out. Nate ran up to Melo and stopped, clipboard then flew and he turned around. No one was around...Nate tucked his tail between his legs and chilled. Its amazing how a clipboard breaks his stride, distracts him and he "forgets" what he sprinted for....yet when JR Smith got in Mardy's face, lil Nate was pushing everyone, screaming "what what" throwing his hands up, taking a swing, then after pushing a few people out his way him and JR do the tango.

Get a clue. Blind? No I'm smart to realize a 5'8 player running up on someone like Melo with his size and reality setting in. He had no intentions on hitting Melo. Watch the replay and the .gifs. Or do i need to pull them up so we can see Nate with the chance to swing, grab and do the same crap he did to JR. But the "clipboard" punked him. Yeeeea thats it. :ohwell:

[Vendetta]

:oldlol: Break his stride...good cop out. Nate ran up to Melo and stopped, clipboard then flew and he turned around. No one was around...Nate tucked his tail between his legs and chilled. Its amazing how a clipboard breaks his stride, distracts him and he "forgets" what he sprinted for....yet when JR Smith got in Mardy's face, lil Nate was pushing everyone, screaming "what what" throwing his hands up, taking a swing, then after pushing a few people out his way him and JR do the tango.

Get a clue. Blind? No I'm smart to realize a 5'8 player running up on someone like Melo with his size and reality setting in. He had no intentions on hitting Melo. Watch the replay and the .gifs. Or do i need to pull them up so we can see Nate with the chance to swing, grab and do the same crap he did to JR. But the "clipboard" punked him. Yeeeea thats it. :ohwell:

You'll argue just for the sake of it.

I'm sure Nate wildly threw his arms up to protect his head when Melo wasn't doing anything but packpedalling and his arms were in no position to attack Nate all. Nate really threw his arms up because he was scared of Melo, and it had nothing to do with the fact that the clipboard was thrown in his direction the exact same time his arms went up.

You are so right. We should all bow before you and your greatness.

[MTing]

Stop fighting kids
Fighting over the internet is gay

[Hughes500]

Stop fighting kids
Fighting over the internet is gay

No kidding man.

[GOBB]

Stop fighting kids
Fighting over the internet is gay

No one is fighting...someone is giving the lil fake tough guy an excuse for why he ran half court to challenge Melo then backed down at the hands of a clipboard. After the clipboard hit the floor Nate lost his manhood. The .gif was posted in here...he retreated because he knew Melo and his 6'8 240lb frame would have F*CKED his little life up.

Amazing how Nate is not afraid of Melo but he is afraid of a clip board sliding on the ground. :roll: Only on ISH.

[Vendetta]

No one is fighting...someone is giving the lil fake tough guy an excuse for why he ran half court to challenge Melo then backed down at the hands of a clipboard. After the clipboard hit the floor Nate lost his manhood. The .gif was posted in here...he retreated because he knew Melo and his 6'8 240lb frame would have F*CKED his little life up.

Amazing how Nate is not afraid of Melo but he is afraid of a clip board sliding on the ground. :roll: Only on ISH.

Who said he was afraid of the clipboard? They're called reflexes. I'm sure you have them too. When stuff flies at you out of the corner of your eye and you have no idea what it is, the natural response is to flinch, try to protect yourself, move... whatever. Not stand still like a piece of cardboard. Given the hostility of the entire situation, any human being would have guarded themself with something coming at them and them not knowing what it was, as well... wait, you are a human right, and you're alive, right? Maybe I was wrong to assu... wait nevermind.

Anyways....

[TMacsOneGoodEye]

Someone post the .gifs of Nate rollin up on Carmella and him backstepping.

God, that had me dying.

[ronron15]

is Nate even 21??? he was actin so immature, he was acting like someone from high school

[GOBB]

Who said he was afraid of the clipboard? They're called reflexes. I'm sure you have them too. When stuff flies at you out of the corner of your eye and you have no idea what it is, the natural response is to flinch, try to protect yourself, move... whatever. Not stand still like a piece of cardboard. Given the hostility of the entire situation, any human being would have guarded themself with something coming at them and them not knowing what it was, as well... wait, you are a human right, and you're alive, right? Maybe I was wrong to assu... wait nevermind.

Anyways....

After the clipboard hit the ground and Nate "flinched, protected himself" what did Nate do? Go after Melo or stand there with his head up his ass? :confusedshrug:

[JtotheIzzo]

Someone post the .gifs of Nate rollin up on Carmella and him backstepping.

God, that had me dying.

so true

[ScottStuart]

No one is fighting...someone is giving the lil fake tough guy an excuse for why he ran half court to challenge Melo then backed down at the hands of a clipboard. After the clipboard hit the floor Nate lost his manhood. The .gif was posted in here...he retreated because he knew Melo and his 6'8 240lb frame would have F*CKED his little life up.

Amazing how Nate is not afraid of Melo but he is afraid of a clip board sliding on the ground. :roll: Only on ISH.

Come on gobb, you act like Jr Smith is that much smaller than Melo, Jr run's 6'6" 220, melo is about 6'8" 240 and Nate had no problem reverse body slamming JR.

..who knows why Nate stopped running after Melo, nate didn't even see melo sucker punch mardy if you watch the tape, (Nate was woofing at George Karl and Jr Smith).

I honestly think Nate would have held his own against Melo, you didn't see when nate had JR on the ground in the crowd and he could have hit him or done damage to him but he didn't.

Nate, in my opinion is stronger than Melo, plus that football background wouldnt hurt.

In my opinion, Nate probably stopped going after Melo because he was backing up, or maybe he didnt want to get into any more trouble, maybe he was just jawing and woofing and just trying to make a scene but I seriously doubt he was scared of Melo.

Like I said, if Nate didn't just man handle Jr, then I may be going along with you on that.

[Darsh]

melo is way bigger than JR Smith.

[GOBB]

I'm pretty sure Nate isnt afraid of no man but he damn sure had a change of heart attacking Melo like he did JR Smith. JR Smith is smaller than Carmelo Anthony. That is seen by the naked eye. Nate wasnt gonna try to rush Melo and bodyslam him or knuckle him. So like others he will also take the "clipboard scared me/distracted" me out. So be it. I bet if it was JR Smith that clipboard wouldnt have stopped him from going at JR's neck. Mighty Mouse Nate is not.

[gsxr1kryder]

Carmelo's younger days...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/2pn/gifs/funny/KarateChicken.gif


omg. i think i'm really tired or something, cause this sh*t completely cracked me up. that is the funniest thing i've seen in awhile.

RUN MELO RUN. don't let the little guy hurt ya!!!

[JSub]

I'm pretty sure Nate isnt afraid of no man but he damn sure had a change of heart attacking Melo like he did JR Smith. JR Smith is smaller than Carmelo Anthony. That is seen by the naked eye. Nate wasnt gonna try to rush Melo and bodyslam him or knuckle him. So like others he will also take the "clipboard scared me/distracted" me out. So be it. I bet if it was JR Smith that clipboard wouldnt have stopped him from going at JR's neck. Mighty Mouse Nate is not.

Give it a rest already, you angry guy who argues every call for days and days and days. Melo got exposed by a midget. End of story.

[GOBB]

Give it a rest already, you angry guy who argues every call for days and days and days. Melo got exposed by a midget. End of story.

No he didnt.

[JSub]

No he didnt.

Dont you have a real job aside from disagreeing with everything other people say? :confusedshrug:

[GOBB]

Dont you have a real job aside from disagreeing with everything other people say? :confusedshrug:

I've stated from day 1 after the fight that Nate was afraid of Melo. DatzNasty was another poster who was saying the same thing I've been saying. Is he too disagreeing with "everything other people say"? :confusedshrug:

This isnt me not having a single thought and as a collection of posters agree Nate punk Melo to jump in and say no. That is something Jerm does...says the opposite after the fact of what the majority has said initially. I didnt do that here. So move on. You're offbase and wrong with your accusations.

[dejordan]

No he didnt.
i'm with you on this, gobb. what i saw was melo give a cheap shot then have four guys chasing him while a couple of his guys tried to push him away. he didn't turn and run. he didn't cower. he kept one hand cocked and backed away, and the knicks all stopped coming with nate robinson coming the furthest before backing off. i think he was a friggin' moron for getting so testicled up over the whole thing, and he might have cost his team a chance of winning their division, but i didn't see him acting cowardly. it totally depends on what angles you watch the fight from and how much of the knicks team you can see after the punch is thrown.

[TMacsOneGoodEye]

Of course Nates scared of Melo. Nates a little blackhead on the end of your nose. He's teeny tiny. 00's version of Webster in a Knicks uni. He'd be at the county fair in a freak show if he wasn't playing pro ball "Take a gander at the amazing dunking flea!"

Would you be scared of Andre The Giant? Him being afraid of Melo is logical and realistic.

What's not realistic is Melo looking like an elephant who saw a mouse and skiddadled off the sahara prairie like he was being poached by Jerm.

That's not realistic, it's comical.

[Heilige]

Of course Nates scared of Melo. Nates a little blackhead on the end of your nose. He's teeny tiny. 00's version of Webster in a Knicks uni. He'd be at the county fair in a freak show if he wasn't playing pro ball "Take a gander at the amazing dunking flea!"

Would you be scared of Andre The Giant? Him being afraid of Melo is logical and realistic.

What's not realistic is Melo looking like an elephant who saw a mouse and skiddadled off the sahara prairie like he was being poached by Jerm.

That's not realistic, it's comical.


:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Jerm]

Y'all have to admit though; Nate punked J.R. Smith. Haha, how can 5'7 Nate throw you to the floor?...weak!

That was a cheap shot by Melo by the way!

[Heilige]

Y'all have to admit though; Nate punked J.R. Smith. Haha, how can 5'7 Nate throw you to the floor?...weak!

That was a cheap shot by Melo by the way!



Carmello's actions were cowardly. Only a sissy would cheap shot a guy and then skate backwards to avoid retribution. That 15 game suspension Mello just got slapped with isn't nearly as bad as his newly found reputation as a little girl.

[GOBB]

Y'all have to admit though; Nate punked J.R. Smith. Haha, how can 5'7 Nate throw you to the floor?...weak!

That was a cheap shot by Melo by the way!

Nate Robinson was a very good CB in college. NFL potential. My point? Dude is stronger, has a stocky build of a football player. Not hard to do what he did to JR Smith.

[Jerm]

GOBB, JR is almost a foot taller for chrissake. How can he go to the floor that easily?...Weak. Play CB till you die, you're not getting me to the floor that easy.

[yobore]

GOBB, JR is almost a foot taller for chrissake. How can he go to the floor that easily?...Weak. Play CB till you die, you're not getting me to the floor that easy.
lol obviously never played football. If they're equally strong its a lot harder to stay up at 6'6 than at 5'9.

[GOBB]

GOBB, JR is almost a foot taller for chrissake. How can he go to the floor that easily?...Weak. Play CB till you die, you're not getting me to the floor that easy.

How? Mometum and falling over the people on the floor. :confusedshrug:

[GOBB]

https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/msmith5/meloscared.gif

[305Baller]

ahahahahahahhha

..that pic of Nate.... im peeing...

[theinfamousmobb]

Lol @ Melo, I was starting to like his game but now I only see him as a b|tch.

[The Mamba]

Lol @ Melo, I was starting to like his game but now I only see him as a b|tch.
After that, so do I. Sad, isn't it?

The only think he knocked out with that punch is a possible playoff birth for the Nuggets. I mean, you're the franchise, and you just sat yourself out for 15 games (which is critical in the West) for nothing. And then, you make yourself look like a puss ontop of it for swinging and running ala Chris Childs.

[telephone]

LOL you guys act like little guys cant take down big guys. Most guards couldve taken down shawn bradley any day.

[The Mamba]

Shawn Bradely isn't a good measuring stick. Anyone can take Bradely down.

[yankeeridge]

You guys are missing the entire point. Carmelo threw a punch and suddenly remembered how dumb he was for throwing a punch and putting his team's playoff position and the supposed trade involving AI at risk with a suspension. Bet your last dollar the trade won't happen. Now where are they?
Artest flashed before his eyes and his worst fears came true. The Knicks for all of their incompetence hardly lost a player off on a team that is going nowhere. Melo and Robinson have really put the Nuggets playoff hopes or playoff position (home court) at risk.
The punch wasn't sissyfied it was dumb. It took no brains and only shows he acts first - thinks later. The punch proved nothing to Knick fans, gave him no street cred and put Denver no closer to a successful run in the Western playoffs. Thanks Melo, all the fans that have spent good money for home game tickets in Denver thank you. Idiot!
Stern shouldn't have suspended Melo and Robinson and instead make them wear headbands with IDIOT emblazoned on the front.

[usama123]

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061217/capt.msg10912170346.aptopix_nuggets_knicks_basketb all_msg109.jpg

[dgilbert]

to me he came off as a punk, cheap shot punch, and then he runs like a punk, I definitly lost respect for him.

[shafir]

to me he came off as a punk, cheap shot punch, and then he runs like a punk, I definitly lost respect for him.
Yup, his entire image as a ''thug'' is tarnished :oldlol:

[vert48]

You guys are missing the entire point. Carmelo threw a punch and suddenly remembered how dumb he was for throwing a punch and putting his team's playoff position and the supposed trade involving AI at risk with a suspension.Melo threw the punch and then realized, that he is not a real gangsta, he just plays one on TV. :pimp:

[TMacsOneGoodEye]

Melo knew he was gonna jet before he even moved to slap n run.

He was halfway down the court before his palm was even raised.

Dudes just a ***** who likes to cheap shot.

[LilJonIsSoCrunk]

:lol