CTRL the Narrative

We talk with Raby and Cord about the Lakers' season, Rondo being traded, Melo's play this season and Melo's relationship with Westbrook.

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CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
01:56 - Did you sense the urgency of this Lakers team down the stretch?
12:27 - How much did the Rondo trade affect this season if at all?
25:40 - Did Melo play better than you thought he would?
37:30 - Russ and Melo's relationship
45:23 - What was the high point of this season?
56:25 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk with Velo and Linda about the disappointing season the Lakers had.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:17 - How come Lakers weren't able to 'flip that switch' late in the season?
12:27 - Is this Lakers team the most disappointing team you've ever witnessed?
27:38 - Which guys on the roster deserve no blame whatsoever?
38:50 - Did the Lakers put Melo in a position to succeed this season?
49:45 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk with Reggie about Melo's tenure with the Lakers.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
03:22 - LeBron told Melo before the season to join LA, do you blame LeBron for making that call or Vogel for not involving Melo appropriately?
20:39 - Do the Lakers need Melo?
29:53 - We both were devastated when Melo chose the Lakers, why did you feel that way?
42:31 - How much credit to you give to Melo for staying cool the majority of the time when he knows he could be helping more?
57:25 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk with Evan about the disappointing season we're having as Melo fans, our thoughts on the Lakers, and appreciating Melo's Portland days.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:14 - Is this the least fun FULL Melo season ever?
09:18 - Is taking veteran minimum contracts over and over again de-valuing what Carmelo Anthony brings to a team?
14:32 - General thoughts about how the Lakers have played lately?
22:00 - How much do you miss those Portland days?
36:02 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk with longtime CTRL member Sean about the Lakers quitting, LeBron's impressive numbers, if Melo should start and if there's anything the coach could do to improve this failing team.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:10 - Has this Lakers team quit?
09:46 - How impressive are LeBron's numbers?
21:51 - Is it time for Melo to start?
31:35 - As a coach, would there be anything additional you'd try?
36:43 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk with Joe, Kenny and Vick about the Lakers utilizing Melo's talents and Westbrook facing criticism.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:11 - Why don't teams utilize Melo as much as he should be utilized?
00:25:42 - How important has Melo's great defense been for the Lakers recently?
00:40:21 - Russ's comments, when does criticism cross the line?
01:01:32 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk with longtime CTRL member Sean about the Lakers' bad season, who to blame, and Melo's performance on the team.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:06 - Is this rock bottom?
11:19 - Is there anything the Lakers could show you to convince you that they still have a shot this year?
17:18 - Who is the most to blame?
31:37 - What did this season tell you about Melo?
39:04 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk with longtime member Kenny about the Lakers’ second half of the season.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:49 - Can the Lakers overcome AD's injury (again)?
11:47 - What do you need to see out of Russ post All-Star break?
18:44 - Do the Lakers get a top-6 seed, get in the play-in or miss the playoffs completely?
24:49 - Reaction to Klutch Sports/Lakers front office reports
32:04 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk to Manny and C-Bass about the NBA All-Star weekend as well as Melo's history in past All-Star games.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
03:37 - What's the most memorable Melo All-Star game for you?
12:54 - Higher percentage of winning: 2005 Melo in the dunk contest or 2014 Melo in the three point shootout?
20:27 - Melo, KD, Kobe play a game of 21: who finishes first, second and third?
33:14 - Has Melo played in his last all-star game?
42:47 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talked with Ekam from @BallDontStop about the impact analytics has done on the game, Carmelo Anthony being an all-time great player, and Melo's utilization post-Knicks.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:13 - What has analytics done to the game of basketball?
12:24 - How much of an impact has ring culture made on the NBA in the eyes of both fans and players?
24:26 - You've consistently said Carmelo Anthony is an all-time great player, not only scorer, why do you feel that way?
32:00 - How do you feel Melo's been utilized over the past few years since he's left New York? (OKC/Houston/Portland/LA)
44:02 - Rapid fire questions
52:22 - CTRL a Narrative

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