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NBA: 5 overreactions from the 2018 NBA offseason

By Michael Saenz

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 16: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts late in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on December 16, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 16: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts late in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on December 16, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Carmelo will make the Rockets worse

This has become a popular one over the last few weeks. Ever since it became common knowledge that Carmelo Anthony was going to join the Houston Rockets, the takes began to soar. Melo will make the Rockets worse, even more so after the team lost Trevor Ariza this offseason.

While on the surface that may seem like a smart take, it’s not exactly fair considering that we have no idea how Mike D’Antoni plans on using Melo. Will he use him simply at the 3, as Ariza’s replacement? If so, that could be problematic.

However, MDA is much smarter than that. Melo is at his best at this stage of his career at the 4, and it honestly wouldn’t be surprising to see MDA get ultra creative and use him as a 5 at times. Houston may be worse next season, but it won’t be all on Carmelo Anthony. Not at all.

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