I’ve read that the Knicks “gave up too much” to acquire Anthony, one of the best pure scorers in the NBA and an above-average rebounder for his position. But if you break down this deal piece by piece, I don’t think the Knicks really gave up that much, at all.
As the Denver Post reported late Monday night, Anthony finally got his wish and was sent to New York in a three team deal involving Denver, New York and Minnesota.
Ending months of speculation, ESPN writer Chris Broussard reported on Monday night that the New York Knicks acquired former Syracuse star Carmelo Anthony in a multi-player trade with the Denver Nuggets.
Frankly, who can blame Melo for looking elsewhere? LeBron’s decision made disrespect a point of pride for star players, and if he somehow pulls a championship out of this season, the NBA will never be the same.