04-06-2021, 11:24 PM
(04-06-2021, 09:34 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: As Kamm has said, RPM is about literally the very basics of winning or losing basketball - the Mavs scored more points with Willie on the floor, and he made a major impact defensively.
If WCS shouldn't be in the league, then Melli certainly shouldn't be either.
You can list all stats you want. His great RPM numbers led to a 17-18 record in the games he's appeared in. If you have functioning eyes and watch him play, you'll understand why he gets DNPs and games with very, very few minutes. I praise the guy when he does well and there is probably a play game where he looks impressive and then he'll have a game where it looks like he's put everything together and it gives you hope and all that hope disappears the next game, and the next game, and the next game, and probably the next game too. And then there is crap like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qikYFQ5Np2k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UM0OhW1gPM
If the MBT were good at recruiting or team building, he wouldn't be in the league.
With the way Melli shoots, he may not be long for this league either. He certainly has a much better feel for the game on both ends of the floor but Mellimania is going to come to an abrupt end in the playoffs where teams do more game planning and exploit matchups.