"We really got the guy we wanted." Sound familiar?

That was the phrase coming straight from then Nuggets General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe upon drafting Carmelo Anthony on June 26, 2003. Almost five years later, Carmelo is still looking for his first playoff series win and Vandeweghe is running the New Jersey Nets with Rod Thorn.

The question now is will be there a reunion betweenCarmelo and the man who drafted him in Denver out in New Jersey? Sound a little crazy? It most likely is.

Although, there is at least some traction to this unlikely scenario.

To me, it sounds like a little much. Yes, Carmelo has been among the top scorers in the NBA and one of the most beloved stars in the League. However, as good as he has been in terms of scoring points and marketing items, he has been less than stellar as a teammate, has not been a defensive force, has not become the leader his Draft day colleagues LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have, and unlike King James and "Flash" has not become a major threat in the NBA Playoffs.

We should say that Carmelo is 23 years old and because of that I think you cannot trade him. There is tremendous talent in him that has been displayed and tons of potential that yet has to be discovered. His ceiling is so high it is frightening. You just can't give up on some like that. Ever. Well, maybe not ever, but 23 is too young to give up on a player you think can be your bedrock for the next decade.

Also, take a look at the Nets. How many guys on that roster do you want if you are a Nuggets fan? Not many, at least in my estimation.

Just the thought of.this though, shows how nobody on this team is untouchable. In a way, it is refreshing to see that no stone will be unturned in an effort to turn the this organization around. To me, though, there is one guy who should be an untouchable player.

See you on Monday.

-"z"