There is one thing about the NBA that holds true time and again. If it works for one team, it becomes the trend of the entire league. Nothing has changed this time around when Chris Paul makes it known at Carmelo Anthony's wedding that he wants to try and "take his talents to south beach"(shoutout to "Cash" from ultimateknicks.com forums) and team up with Melo on the Knicks. It's not really possible for that to happen but it put the Knicks nation on alert because it is very possible to get at least one of them in the near future. It's no shock that Chris Paul would be the first to openly speak about "corroberating" with other "superstars" about "joining forces" on the same team. Chris Paul is very much the loud mouth on the court. He's always talking and screaming things at his opponents. Former Knick Nate Robinson knows all about that having shared heated words with Paul seemingly everytime they faced each other. It's a shame how someone that was inciating such altercations nightly would be so willing to leave his club to try and do what the "South beach studs" did.
As reported via CBS Sports, Chris Paul has notified his team that he would like to be traded to the Knicks, Lakers, or Orlando. The Knicks just signed Raymond Felton and he isn't eligible for trade until December 15th. The Lakers are currently running the triangle offense and don't need a ball hogging point guard. That leaves Orlando who actually could use his talents roughly 235 miles north of south beach. They have Jameer Nelson, draft picks and fillers to make the best offer in my humble opinion. If he wants to take showers with Dwight Howard that's his business. All jokes aside, Orlando and New Oreleans should make this deal. New Orleans already has a top notch replacement in Darren Collison who average 18pts/9 assists as a starter last year. That team needs some rotation players and flexibility for the future. Orlando needs a player that can find the shooters and make life a little easier for Dwight Howard. Paul also has the abilty to create his own shot which Orlando just doesn't have right now. Match made in heaven. Not bad for a copy cat.
The Knicks need not budge. Raymond Felton brings defense and toughness to the point guard spot. That's something that hasn't been seen since Ward and Childs were here. Raymond also brings energy, speed, ball handling and finishing ability that hasn't been seen since Rod Strickland was backing up Mark Jackson. Felton above all else is durable having only missed 11 games in 5 years as a pro. Chris Paul thought of as the best point guard in the league, arguably so but he's coming off a year where he only played 45 games. I wonder what fans will say about? Some are still crying about Amar'e microfracture and detatched retna for which he bounced back quickly from both without setback.
Again Knick fans have to gather themselves and remember where they are from. Most Knick fans are New Yorkers born and raised. Old school New Yorkers would say "F*** outta here! We don't need you!" Somewhere during the last 10 years we've lost our grit. We are Dave Debusschere. We are John Starks. We are Charles Oakley. We are the greatest city in the world and have been through alot to sit and hope some "superstar" would come to New York to save us. FUGGETABOUT IT!!! Let's embrace the guys with the stones to choose the Knicks first without trying to conspire with their shower buddies. Let's embrace Amar'e that took the first step showing this is where he wanted to be. Let's embrace Raymond Felton who took less money and less years to play in the Mecca. Let's embrace Gallo for wanting to "feel the pressure" of the big stage in NYC. Let's embrace the enthusiasm of Turiaf and Anthony Randolph who know this is their opportunity to be somebody in this league.
Grow a pair New York...seriously...at least until Carmelo demands a trade.
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