fredfiness said To be fair, what does the latter part have to do with player of the week? Harden or Luka should’ve gotten it.

It’s the NBA’s way of apologizing to Melo, that’s really all it is. He played pretty good, he was left for dead and he’s being rewarded this over Luka & Harden.

I don’t think anyone on here has cared about player of the week/month since 2012.

Black Excellence said It’s the NBA’s way of apologizing to Melo, that’s really all it is. He played pretty good, he was left for dead and he’s being rewarded this over Luka & Harden. I don’t think anyone on here has cared about player of the week/month since 2012.

For sure. Just wanted to see if we were all on the same page.

fredfiness said To be fair, what does the latter part have to do with player of the week? Harden or Luka should’ve gotten it.

It’s about the optics, dumbass. You don’t think that’s impressive given the circumstances?

Also, W-L play a HUGE factor in those player of the week awards. Luka and Harden lost a game in the last week. Melo’s team went undefeated.

Lurker said 23ppg, 8rpg 3apg 57FG% 45 3pt% Being out the league for over a year and no training camp/preseason.

Tremendous stretch and a feel good story. But that ain't seeing what harden just did

This why the NBA is falling off they too pc w bullsh*t like this always on some Kumbaya sh*t

The committee for basketball diversity called and demanded a recount.

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lol...

anyone playing fantasy basketball knows Melo winning this is a joke.

Anthony Davis Stats

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James Harden only played 3 games, avg 37 ish a game

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fredfiness said To be fair, what does the latter part have to do with player of the week? Harden or Luka should’ve gotten it.

Yeah Shaq and Jordan could have won MVP every year.

But it don't work like that.

Lurker said It’s about the optics, dumbass. You don’t think that’s impressive given the circumstances? Also, W-L play a HUGE factor in those player of the week awards. Luka and Harden lost a game in the last week. Melo’s team went undefeated.

I ain’t come at you with that energy, so no need for that. We can dead the conversation here.

TriniSoldier said Tremendous stretch and a feel good story. But that ain't seeing what harden just did

Harden’s team lost a game last week, dude. Melo’s team went undefeated. Wins and Losses play a huge factor in this award. It’s not just about stats. Both Luka and Harden’s team had a double digit loss at home. I don’t understand why y’all not overlooking that.

Blazers were dead in the water. If Melo doesn’t ball out like he does, the Blazers’ season is practically over. Now, they gained ground and back in the game as far as seeding goes.

fredfiness said I ain’t come at you with that energy, so no need for that. We can dead the conversation here.

You right, my bad man. I shouldn’t have called you a dumbass. That’s my fault.

If Luka or Harden went undefeated then they should have won it.

HaterVision said Yeah Shaq and Jordan could have won MVP every year. But it don't work like that.

MVP is a different discussion.

If we’re talking player of the week, Melo’s stat line doesn’t deserve it. Luka and Harden put up far superior stats.

I get that it’s a makeup award, but it’s not deserved in this situation.

Lurker said Harden’s team lost a game last week, dude. Melo’s team went undefeated. Wins and Losses play a huge factor in this award. It’s not just about stats. Both Luka and Harden’s team had a double digit loss at home. I don’t understand why y’all not overlooking that. Blazers were dead in the water. If Melo doesn’t ball out like he does, the Blazers’ season is practically over. Now, they gained ground and back in the game as far as seeding goes.

Thanks for clarification, player of the week has always been about wins and losses Melo has a case.

melo is a gifted scorer... I'm am really happy for him, they tried to do the same thing to iverson and it succeed.. i don't get it they try and force certain dudes out of the league and let bums stay in there

dirtball said It's funny how folks in this thread still hate that dude Melo, like don't nobody gaf about Luka & Harden on a daily basis but backwater Texas folk

have you ever been to Houston?

Cambury said Thanks for clarification, player of the week has always been about wins and losses Melo has a case.

Facts. The official NBA account even makes that clear.

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Got the record in the graphic and everything.

Lurker said You right, my bad man. I shouldn’t have called you a dumbass. That’s my fault.

All good, appreciate that my g.

Harden still dropped 32 in that loss. I’ll give you Luka since he dropped 20 something and shot god awful percentages.

Someone also mentioned Anthony Davis. He was balling this past week, even had a 40 point game in there.

This award makes sense from a narrative perspective, but not stats wise. I’d typically expect this kind of decision making for MVP / Finals MVP, not player of the week.

Lurker said Facts. The official NBA account even makes that clear. view image Got the record in the graphic and everything.

Ah, I gotcha. Disregard my earlier post. I didn’t realize they weight win/loss records so heavily.

read back through this thread... it's player of the WEEK. Harden and whoever else will sure to get more as the season goes by

fredfiness said All good, appreciate that my g. Harden still dropped 32 in that loss. I’ll give you Luka since he dropped 20 something and shot god awful percentages. Someone also mentioned Anthony Davis. He was balling this past week, even had a 40 point game in there. This award makes sense from a narrative perspective, but not stats wise. I’d typically expect this kind of decision making for MVP / Finals MVP, not player of the week.

At the end of the day, if Harden/Luka/AD had went undefeated...then yes, they would’ve won it. I agree they played better. BUT Melo has also played outstanding in his own right , I haven’t seen Melo play this sharp in YEARS. He’s leaner, quicker, he’s moving the ball, he’s making quick decisions with the ball, he’s efficient, he’s active on defense, etc.

The NBA values wins and losses. Portland (a losing team before Melo signed) has found their footing and he’s been the best player from a +/- standpoint during this winning streak.

The team was dead in the water. Portland’s season has been saved. I just don’t think it’s the end of the world that he gets this

Aint know yall n*ggas cared about POTW. Congrats to Melo though

Puppet Master said have you ever been to Houston?

I lived in Arlington TX and was all through TX just because there's a Starbucks don't mean nothing lol

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I really don’t get all the Melo hate! The man is one of the best scorers the game ever seen at the PF/SF position, stand up dude on and off the court, good teammate according to everybody whose played with him. No legal issues etc. And mufu*kas talk and treat the man like he ain’t a legend cuz of “poor defense” which he plays better than people give him credit for. But praise Lou Williams, Jamaal Crawford , Harden etc (all deserved) for same sh*t y’all knock him for. At this stage in his career 32 teams acted as if he’s an cancer and not an a*set to a team trying to make a championship push. Better than half the league on offense AND defense but get a bad wrap for reasons I’ll never get.

It's hard watching the stat padder/flopper/traveler Harden play. I guess it's more so a reflection of the league and how it allows offense run rampant with these inflated scores and numbers.

Anyways, I'm happy for Melo, a true hooper