Wade: “Watching you play I thought ‘he’s (Carmelo) the number pick in the draft’, not knowing about Bron and Darko” Carmelo: “Who?”

Well obviously he didn't turn out like they were hoping but you said it yourself - prospect. As a prospect he is absolutely in the league with those guys. I've tried finding his pre draft workout I especially remember but it seems it disappeared from youtube. It's really incredible to watch. I promise you you have never seen a guy his size with that kind of coordination. He never made a 3 because he barely played and it was different time when centers didn't have a green light, let alone a rookie. As for the game speed you are kinda right but it was because he was never in shape and lived unhealthy. If you are implying that he was naturally not agile enough, that's laughable. I think he belongs in the group with the likes of Micheal Beasley who everybody acknowledges was talented but people put him in a group with some guys that were legit bums and had no ability whatsoever.

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