Dear Carmelo … by Luke Binder
Luke Binder (@303Luke) has been kind enough to share his fine writing with us in the past. His WordPress site can be found HERE.
Today he allowed us to reproduce this letter to Carmelo, which we think our readers will enjoy.
Thanks, Luke.
Hey Melo,
It’s been awhile. Sorry that we haven’t kept in touch over the past few years. I mean, like most breakups, our split was pretty nasty. You’re probably the only player in Nuggets history who got booed after hitting a game-winning shot. Can I just say that you’re a douche?
I know, I know. You took us to the playoffs every year that you were here. However, once we got to the dance it became obvious that you had no clue how to dance. I mean after seven years it was kind of becoming obvious that you weren’t as cool as we thought you were when you arrived from Syracuse. Can I just say that you’re overrated?
Okay, okay. I get it. You’ve always been one of the leading scorers in the NBA. I think that any of us could be too if we took as many shots as you do. Too soon? I mean we’ve done better in the playoffs without you than you have without us – like we’ve won four playoff games and you’ve only won two…even though you’ve scored a bunch of points. Geez Melo. Can I just say that you aren’t as good as you think you are?
We’re doing fine without you. In fact, we’re doing great without you. You remember Ty Lawson, right? He’s really coming into his own now. Oh and there’s lots of new faces around here now. Corey Brewer, Kenneth Faried, Danilo Gallinari, JaVale McGee, Wilson Chandler, and Andre Iguodala to name a few. They all play like a team…which let’s face it, you were never really a team guy so I don’t think you’d get along with them. Can I just say that you’re full of yourself?
It’s been two years since you left The Mile High City for The Big Apple and they say that time supposedly heals all wounds. And I mean, we’re over you but we’re still kind of pissed at you. You never wanted to become one of us, did you Melo? Your loss. Denver is awesome.
Get better Melo. We want you to play on Wednesday night. We’re glad that you brought JR, Marcus, Kenyon, and Raymond with you too. It’s cute that you have our sloppy seconds for teammates now. Just warning you – we’re going to boo you guys, like a lot.
Finally Melo, I think you’ll realize on Wednesday night after Ty, Kenneth, Galo, and the rest of the boys run your butt out of town what we realized a couple of years ago – you lost the breakup, Melo. And I think you should know that we are never, ever getting back together – like ever.
Love,
Denver
