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5 Reasons why New York Needs Carmelo Anthony
Written by ME (power3).
New York Knicks are on the rise but the recent emergence of Jeremy Lin has questioned 'Melo's presence with the Knicks. But people have to realize that Carmelo Anthony is a superstar, he proved it when he took over the Knicks home opener with the Celtics by dropping 30 something points and getting the win.
Jeremy Lin is good and all but Carmelo is a proven star. Here are 5 reasons I believe why the Knicks should and will keep him.
#1. Clutch- Carmelo Anthony is Clutch and is second in the list for making the most game winning or game tying shots, after Kobe Bryant.
#2. Skills- Here is a guy who can shoot the lights out from the outside but also has a legit post game that he can use to score on fellow small forwards or slow big men in the league.
#3. Abilities- The other teams fear Carmelo and that is why he gets double teamed and even triple teamed down the stretch. Him just being on the floor opens up the opposing team's defense for the Knicks. Once he gets doubled, he can easily throw it out for an open shot... of course him teammates have to make them.
#4. Trading him won't be worth it unless the Knicks get a decent Small Forward back but the NBA doesn't have many decent small forwards. Carmelo fits in NYK and although he's seen by some as a ball hog, he can CHANGE THAT.
#5. Stoudemire and him are friends, plus he's the home boy. He was born in New York and he wants to play here. He wants to win as much as everyone else and I have no doubt that he'll give it his all in the playoffs.
Anyways, these are the 5 reasons why the Knicks need and will keep Carmelo. This is my first article and can contain spelling and grammar mistakes.