By now you crunched the numbers to death. We have debated the prospects of getting Carmelo Anthony since Lebron's decision way back in July. July my babies! It was already known that Carmelo was not going to resign with Denver. Amar'e set the stage when he became the first player to sign in the 2010 off-season. The scene at Carmelo's wedding painted a perfect picture. It wasn't so clear back then, but its ever so vibrant right now. However you feel, and I have debated that in this spot for several months...The Knicks got Carmelo...nana nana naa naa!!!
Sweet Dick Mcguire did we need this trade in NY! I know we gave up a ton, but the reality is, what did the Knicks really give up? Gallo was the 27pt two nights in a row, 8 points 4 games in a row player. Chandler has been our rock on both ends of the floor. That being says the dude is on the wrong team right now. If it were possible to keep Chandler and still get Melo then you do that. Denver asked for the kitchen sink, and the Knicks had to give it up. Mosgov is a "as soon as" player. Knicks are trying to grab lighting in a bottle not waiting for paint to dry. Admire Mosgov in 2 years. Hopefully by then the Knicks will be heavy contenders for the NBA championship. Raymond Felton was a nice player and I think he gained tons of respect this season. He was the co-captain by trade not just by name. He's competitive and takes competition very serious. I have tons of respect for him and I have no doubt that he would have had a great playoff for oit Knicks.
Now we gotta be fair. Just getting Melo doesn't mean the Knicks win this year. The same holes the Knicks had before the trade still exist now. The team needs a legit rebounding/shot blocking center. That kinda needs to be addressed before the deadline as well and definately before the playoff rosters have to be set. They have Billups for now with a serviceable veteran in Anthony Carter as the back up. That situation will have to be addressed this off season. If they can at least get a serviceable guy at center right now, the Knicks could be ready to make a playoff run.
Man is it great to be talking basketball right now. Right now? Us Knicks fans are "drinking rum and red bull".... Shizzle!
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