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Beyond the Association => Maine Celtics / G-League => Topic started by: bfrombleacher on December 28, 2012, 10:57:06 PM

Title: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: bfrombleacher on December 28, 2012, 10:57:06 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VqzqrV1sGxw#!

Melo was not only pitched against the likes of Whiteside, Pittman and Moultrie but he seemed to also have been game planned against by the Skyforce as early foul trouble had Melo coming on and off the court often in the first half. Fab Melo also did not score much of the first half going 0-4 from the field (unofficial tally by me).

Fab Melo had a relatively quiet night compared to his last two but I would still say that he's been very impressive.

Unable to get his game going with foul trouble in the first, Melo went off in the third quarter (around 58 minutes in for those of you interested). Fab Melo 8 of the 10 points to start the quarter and was a clear factor on the defensive end as the Skyforce were unable to score until around the 8 minute mark

The spark by Melo opened the floodgates as it enabled Maine to pour it in on all cylinders. At one point Maine led by 22 point (after leading by just 3 points at the half).

He ran the floor, connected on two jumpers and a hook shot, and made putbacks.

On defense he was tasked mainly with Whiteside and Pittman. I'd say Melo neutralized both bigs as most of the damage done by the two were when Melo was off the floor.

With much of the first half having only sporadic minutes, Fab Melo only really saw floor time in the second half. He continues to look good on rotations and improved on the offensive end. Questions of his motor and attitude are becoming less and less valid in my opinion.

The one knock for me personally tonight was the fact that he forced the issue a little bricking two jumpers badly in the first half. But the redemption was sweet and I think Melo just took another stride towards becoming an NBA rotation.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: cman88 on December 28, 2012, 10:59:58 PM
I hope that by seasons end he can be a rotation player for the C's and help us...I would fear giving him up in a trade. he could be a nice "deandre jordan" sort of player for us

I definitely see him helping us longer term though...manning the 5 when KG sits...heck he could be our starting center next yeaar
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: AB_Celtic on December 28, 2012, 11:01:54 PM
I hope that by seasons end he can be a rotation player for the C's and help us...I would fear giving him up in a trade. he could be a nice "deandre jordan" sort of player for us

I definitely see him helping us longer term though...manning the 5 when KG sits...heck he could be our starting center next yeaar

If Melo ends up being DeAndre Jordan I will be ecstatic. It's quite possible, too.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: SHAQATTACK on December 29, 2012, 12:34:53 AM
That was an interesting game. Pittman who has conciderable more experience (HEAT was a good foe for Melo.

Fab's confidence is growing no doubt. He is getting under more control too.

Not bad against some good rookies.

I think I'm gonna be a Maine Red Claw fan and stop watching the Celtics....

it alot better on my nerves.  And they look good too...even without Joseph.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: j804 on December 29, 2012, 01:04:36 AM
That was an interesting game. Pittman who has conciderable more experience (HEAT was a good foe for Melo.

Fab's confidence is growing no doubt. He is getting under more control too.

Not bad against some good rookies.

I think I'm gonna be a Maine Red Claw fan and stop watching the Celtics....

it alot better on my nerves
.  And they look good too...even without Joseph.
LOL ;D
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: cman88 on December 29, 2012, 11:58:03 AM
theres a nice article on csnne.com about melo's development.

they are working on his defensive rotations and his offensive game(he is implementing a baby-hook)

http://www.csnne.com/basketball-boston-celtics/celtics-talk/Melo-being-patient-working-on-game-with-?blockID=817983&feedID=3352

I like that they are being patient with Melo..they probably learned from the bradley experience where they have have halted him his rookie year by having him sit on the bench and thrown out for the occasional garbage time killing his confidence.

this way they are building melos confidence in maine before bringing him up to the NBA
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: pearljammer10 on December 29, 2012, 12:01:00 PM
I hope that by seasons end he can be a rotation player for the C's and help us...I would fear giving him up in a trade. he could be a nice "deandre jordan" sort of player for us

I definitely see him helping us longer term though...manning the 5 when KG sits...heck he could be our starting center next yeaar

If Melo ends up being DeAndre Jordan I will be ecstatic. It's quite possible, too.

Even if that could be his ceiling it would be an enormous success/steal. Need some youthful energetic defense. Him and Bradley could be a nice young duo next to the rest of the starters.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: Kane3387 on December 29, 2012, 12:05:57 PM
A future core of Rondo, Bradley, Green, Sullinger, and Melo is looking better and better with these performances from Melo.  8)
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: Celtics4ever on December 29, 2012, 12:35:40 PM
Everyone knew he could block shots.   However the real area he needs works on is his RPG.   6.6 RPG is not stellar, still it is nice to see the improvement and a nice game here and there like 22nd.  He has had some good games lately but he has had some stinkers too, which is why he is in the DL to work on his game, develop some skills and get better.

http://www.nba.com/dleague/playerfile/fab_melo/career_stats.html

For crimminy's sake he had only 1 rebound the last game!

http://www.nba.com/dleague/playerfile/fab_melo/game_by_game_stats.html

So it is not as rosy as some would have you believe here.   Some great games and some stinkers folks.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: AB_Celtic on December 29, 2012, 12:38:04 PM
A future core of Rondo, Bradley, Green, Sullinger, and Melo is looking better and better with these performances from Melo.  8)

♫ Lottery team ♫
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: hwangjini_1 on December 29, 2012, 01:12:15 PM
given that melo has played in so few games, it is hard to judge him by averages...but i will do so nonetheless.  ;D

it seems that he started off rather clueless and his stats show this for the first 8 games. but in the last 3 games, he seemed to have learned to play a lot better. or maybe he simply had a stretch of terrible opponents.

in any case, for the past three games melo has averaged....

35.3 minutes
20.3 points
8.3 blocks   :o
10.3 rebounds
4 fouls

yeah, 3 games do not tell us much of anything about consistency, but it is a good sign. maybe he is learning a lot from being a red claw. i sure hope he stays consistent and expands on his offensive game as well as rebounding as defense.

to be honest, i thought he was a bad pick by ainge, but if melo keep this up he will prove that ainge is brilliant and i am merely a CB poster.  :-[
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: xmuscularghandix on December 29, 2012, 01:17:35 PM
i sure hope he stays consistent and expands on his offensive game as well as rebounding as defense.


He said in his interview with Jessica Camerato that he's been working on his offensive game and crafting together a baby hook. That's really all I ask of for a 7 foot shot blocking center, finish dump off dunks, put backs, make layups, and when you need to get good position and go to the little baby hook. Although he has shown that he has somewhat of a 10-12 foot jumper (for dire situations).
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: Celtics4ever on December 29, 2012, 02:13:20 PM

His rebounding needs work but he is making progress.   We all want this kid to pan out.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: j804 on December 29, 2012, 03:51:43 PM
When is the Red Claws next game?
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: ummidkme on December 29, 2012, 04:12:09 PM
When is the Red Claws next game?

Today at 8 pm you can watch it before the Cs game for free at http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/

All their games play on youtube.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: SHAQATTACK on December 29, 2012, 04:19:53 PM
When is the Red Claws next game?

Today at 8 pm you can watch it before the Cs game for free at http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/

All their games play on youtube.


Think its the same team over again... kinda interesting really .   I'm surprized how well MRC do without Kris Joseph, he was spectacular to watch .

I like FAb... he is humble , sorta Tim Duncan like , he just goes about his job.   If COach POP had Fab , he'd NEVER let the kid go.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: j804 on December 29, 2012, 04:20:03 PM
When is the Red Claws next game?

Today at 8 pm you can watch it before the Cs game for free at http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/

All their games play on youtube.
Sweet definitely going to peep and check out Melo
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: j804 on December 29, 2012, 08:09:41 PM
Tuning in to peep Melo ;D

http://www.nba.com/dleague/games/20121229/MNESXF/gameinfo.html
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: j804 on December 29, 2012, 08:15:54 PM
7-0 to start the Claws getting ran over looking very Celtic like  :o
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: j804 on December 29, 2012, 08:21:14 PM
Nice and 1 by Fab followed by a stuff and strip right after on the other end.... this kid is getting it
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on December 29, 2012, 08:25:06 PM
Nice and 1 by Fab followed by a stuff and strip right after on the other end.... this kid is getting it

he's doing damage early!! pittman getting worked like we will do Mia this season!!
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: j804 on December 29, 2012, 08:26:57 PM
Nice and 1 by Fab followed by a stuff and strip right after on the other end.... this kid is getting it

he's doing damage early!! pittman getting worked like we will do Mia this season!!
Yeah another AND 1 off a put back he's leading the comeback ha ha
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: bfrombleacher on December 29, 2012, 08:29:38 PM
As petty as it may be, revenge in any form against my current tied least favorite team is sweet. ;D

Pittman looks like a scrub against Fab Melo.

They're triple teaming Melo now. Very good for Melo's development.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: j804 on December 29, 2012, 08:31:16 PM
As petty as it may be, revenge in any form against my current tied least favorite team is sweet. Pittman looks like a scrub against Fab Melo.

They're triple teaming Melo now. Very good for Melo's development.
Yessir nice pass by him out double team just now
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: Neurotic Guy on December 29, 2012, 08:32:53 PM
Thanks for this.  I didn't know I could watch the Red Claw games.  Just tuned in and haven't seen Melo do anything but I see he's already got 8 and 3 with 2 blocks.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on December 29, 2012, 08:34:50 PM
melo leaves the paint opens on d...
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: Who on December 29, 2012, 08:37:30 PM
Pittman looks like a scrub against Fab Melo.
Pittman is a scrub. It's time for stay in the league to end. Waste of a roster spot.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on December 29, 2012, 08:46:50 PM
maine's guards get on my nerves at times...
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: SHAQATTACK on December 29, 2012, 08:56:52 PM
maine's guards get on my nerves at times...

Maine missing Kris Joseph

Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: bfrombleacher on December 29, 2012, 08:59:48 PM
I feel sorry for the guy doing the commentary.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: mr. dee on December 29, 2012, 09:06:57 PM
Are they throwing oranges at the court?  ???
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on December 29, 2012, 09:12:17 PM
Are they throwing oranges at the court?  ???

Those were balls, i think if it lands on the spot in the middle, they choose one for a giveaway or something... I could be wrong though LOL.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: mr. dee on December 29, 2012, 09:19:31 PM
LOL at Melo's shot-happy teammates.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on December 29, 2012, 09:20:07 PM
LOL at Melo's shot-happy teammates.

yea, it's sad really...
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: mr. dee on December 29, 2012, 09:24:03 PM
What happened to Chris Wright? I didn't see him in this game. Is he injured?
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: AshyLarry on December 29, 2012, 09:57:56 PM
Micah Downs is one skinny bro.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on December 29, 2012, 10:06:44 PM
I really can't stand the guards for MNE, it's all about ME, ME, ME!! They have no clue! They are horrible passing inside, they shoot far too much, and they have made me mad with their lack of D!


Good job by Soux shutting Melo down second half (help from our guys too).
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: bfrombleacher on December 29, 2012, 10:15:09 PM
What happened to Chris Wright? I didn't see him in this game. Is he injured?

If I remember correctly, yes.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: ImShakHeIsShaq on December 29, 2012, 10:26:36 PM
What happened to Chris Wright? I didn't see him in this game. Is he injured?

If I remember correctly, yes.

My bad guys, yes he is injured, it's the bottom of his foot... needs x-rays or something.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: SHAQATTACK on December 29, 2012, 10:29:07 PM
Fab  was not getting alot of help tonight, no Wright , no Joseph..the team was just not playing well together, they could not seem make a pass , or play to save their lifes.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: AshyLarry on December 29, 2012, 10:41:58 PM
That dude Xavier Silus  ( James/ Paul's son????) has talent. He just needs to calm the h down and pass when nececary, if at all.
Title: Re: More Fab Melo: Red Claws vs Skyforce
Post by: hwangjini_1 on December 29, 2012, 11:26:55 PM
i watched most of the game and focused on melo.

he has talent and can become a good center in the nba. but, he needs a LOT of practice and playing time to improve his skills. his jump shot will be ok and his little hook shot will be good.....some day.  ;D tonight it seemed that he often rushed his shots or did not take them in the best position. more experience will help calm him down. with a few thousand reps the hook shot will be money.

on defense, he has good size and movement. he tries to box out but was only so-so i thought. also, too often he missed a switch or let his man get loose. inconsistent is the word for him right now. again experience will help him.

on rebounds, he doesnt really go after them with force. other players seem to want them rebounds more than melo. his size helps him in the d-league, but in the nba it will be must harder for him.

he is good at blocking shots. good timing and anticipation from the weak side.