Carmelo Doesn't Want to Play Here, For Those That Didn't Already Know

[TylerDurden]

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70884/20110101/anthony_had_no_interest_in_playing_for_jordan_bobcats/

Michael Jordan was interested in making an offer to acquire Carmelo Anthony until the forward informed the Bobcats owner through a representative that he had no interest in playing for Charlotte or signing an extension, according to sources.

The Bobcats figured they had little chance at signing Anthony to an extension, but they explored the possibility anyway given the forward's relationship with Jordan as one of his product line's top endorsers.

Anthony will earn about $6 million this season through the Jordan brand.

Charlotte forward Gerald Wallace and Boris Diaw have drawn significant trade interest, according to sources.

Via Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70884/20110101/anthony_had_no_interest_in_playing_for_jordan_bobcats/#ixzz19no3xqMf

Sounds pretty cowardly if he did it through a rep considering the business relationship. Can't really be mad, but still, what a b*tch. I wonder how much longer he'll be a member of Jordan Brand?

[theyhateme45]

I think Jordan understand it's business and you don't take business personal, or make decisions because of those personal feelings. Therefore, I believe he will still be a member of the brand for the future.

[Zaximus]

Yeah he'll still be with Jordan. Honestly though, I don't get players. I've probably posted this before, but you'd think someone would like to go to a team, and become that team's best player of all time, and make it THEIR team. Guess not.

It's just something we're going to have to get used to. We're a mediocre sports town, and people don't want to play here. No one knows about this place. Unless we over-spend, or get lucky with a draft pick and THEN overspend, I don't know if we'll ever have a star.

I'm ready for everything to give up on the Melo thing though, it's not happening.

[Chaos]

I don't want his ass either.

Kidding, I'm depressed.

[Lakejamescat]

The playing atmosphere must be addressed so that Charlotte is an attractive place to play.

Players talk and when they visit or play a team they can get a good feel of an organization and how it is run.

[Hotsauce]

Have you ever been to another NBA arena?

How about:

Boston

Dallas

LA

Miami

Chicago

New York

...all have great arenas, atmospheres, and entertainment...

The second part to this argument is that the city of Charlotte cannot offer the type of flashy lifestyle as some of the cities on the list above...

[Chaos]

Have you ever been to another NBA arena?

How about:

Boston

Dallas

LA

Miami

Chicago

New York

...all have great arenas, atmospheres, and entertainment...

The second part to this argument is that the city of Charlotte cannot offer the type of flashy lifestyle as some of the cities on the list above...

Good point - I've been to two NBA arenas besides our own. Golden State in the late nineties (terrible) and Dallas about 6 years ago. Mark Cuban does the game experience thing right, not that like that's news or anything.

[YoungPanthers89]

who would want to play in charlotte if you could play anywhere you want?

[Zaximus]

Charlotte isn't flashy, it's a banking city, all about money. There is hardly anything here to do honestly. I guess it's not surprising we don't get big players. We best get used to it.

[cdandi1]

http://scottfowlerobs.blogspot.com/2011/01/on-shula-carmelo-and-silas.html

Fowler brought up the Melo to charlotte idea again now that NJ is out of the deal...just thought id bring it back up to banter purposes.

[MrBubba]

http://scottfowlerobs.blogspot.com/2011/01/on-shula-carmelo-and-silas.html

Fowler brought up the Melo to charlotte idea again now that NJ is out of the deal...just thought id bring it back up to banter purposes.

I saw that, don't know what Fowler is thinking. Melo already said no to Charlotte and Jordan. If Jordan did a deal, it would only be a half season rental; might help this year (some) but kill the future. We have to give up Wallace or Jax and more, and next year after Melo leaves, we got nothing.