Carmelo to the Knicks....Finally Basketball Returns Back to NYC

**Landscaper** · 02-22-11, 01:46 AM

Originally posted by No coincidences

Billups is technically an upgrade over Felton at the moment, but do you really think it's a smart move long-term? How many more miles does Chauncey have? As for a Knicks-Bulls series, if it happens, there is zero chance NY would go the distance with Chicago IMHO.

Felton was only two year deal so he wasn't going to be their long term answer anyway

**Landscaper** · 02-22-11, 01:47 AM

Knicks have two guys now the give teams matchup nightmares

**twelvejewelz** · 02-22-11, 01:54 AM

Knicks are getting carmelo anthony, Chauncey billups, shelden williams, anthony carter, renaldo balkman, and there getting Corey brewer from the timberwolves.

There giving up winson chandler, raymond felton, danilo gallinari ,timofey mozgov to the nuggets and there giving up Eddy curry and Anthony randolph to the timberwolves.

**raiderfootball46** · 02-22-11, 01:56 AM

I'm happy as hell. Tell me a reason why I shouldn't be? Just added almost 50 ppg to our roster + depth at center.

**jsmithj88** · 02-22-11, 02:02 AM

they are locking in 35-40million a year for 2 players already
how will they build that roster with no draft picks ?
if i were the knicks i would forget about a 3rd superstar, they may not have any cap space to sign anybody else.....

**JOHON8** · 02-22-11, 02:09 AM

Knicks fans meet Carmelo, a player who smiles and laughs while he is losing a game.

**twelvejewelz** · 02-22-11, 02:15 AM

Originally posted by JOHON8

Knicks fans meet Carmelo, a player who smiles and laughs while he is losing a game.

I think that now hes playing for a team he actually wants to play for things may be different but we will see.

**NYSportsGuy210** · 02-22-11, 02:16 AM

Corey Brewer plays a little defense too. And Anthony Carter gives them more long range fire power too. In the end, all the same talent is there that was before the trade except the Knicks upgraded HUGE with Carmelo. I just hope Billups plays like Billups can and I think this team can play spoiler in the post season.

FYI -Andres Biedrins and Mo Williams would fit terrific into this starting line up for 2011 to compliment Chauncey, Amare and Melo.

**atari5200** · 02-22-11, 02:24 AM

amare has developed an awesome jumper from anywhere carmelo normally hits. they "guarded" each other in the all star game. they'll take shots away from each other, and billups hates melo for this whole mess. He's from denver and wanted to retire there..i think he's gotta stay quiet take his 14 mil a season for 2 years and get back to his pistons days. then he'll replaced by chris paul or deron williams. the trade was a backwards step for the hope of a giant leap forward in a couple years.

It's a pain to love the knicks this much. NYK forever.

**NYSportsGuy210** · 02-22-11, 02:30 AM

A haha this was a classic thread. Thought I'd bring it back considering the big news just today

**Wojo** · 02-22-11, 02:43 AM

At least Anthony won't need to worry about playing defense. Of course, he never worried about that at Denver, either.

A very overrated player in my honest opinion. But, NY is a good spot for him. They will love his offense and not care about his matador defense.

**darrell74** · 02-22-11, 02:54 AM

Knicks got gutted.

However, the big difference will be is if Mr. Big Shot acclimates to the system and only then, will the Knicks threaten the Celtics in the playoffs.

**darrell74** · 02-22-11, 04:15 AM

I've had a few drinks and I'm a little bhguzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzeeedddddddddd ....

However, I do want to officially say that 'melo is the most p-whipped player in NBA history.
Seriously, who was more whipped than Melo is now.

He's so spineless. All talent and no backbone.

**BookieOweMe** · 02-22-11, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by lunchbawks

melo isn't going to the knicks anytime soon, chill out

uh, hey

**LolsMcwinsey** · 02-22-11, 08:41 AM

knicks will have a ridiculous record ATS this half

**Hall2Collie** · 02-22-11, 09:23 AM

The Knicks may have finally created the worst defensive team in recent NBA history

They have a coach who refuses to coach it and two stars who have no idea what it is.

**chelle0113** · 02-22-11, 09:25 AM

I think it was a great thing for melo to do!!

**oiler** · 02-22-11, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by dwluv3333

I want to start this thread specifically to get the views of Knicks fans. I can't believe that anyone would have wanted the trade to go down (knowing that Anthony will sign in the summer) and now the starting line up is pretty much gone.

Elated Knicks fans please tell me why this was a worthwhile deal because I am confused.

how could they be elated when they gave up so much for an overrated player who plays little or no defense

**squid44** · 02-22-11, 10:18 AM

def gotta keep an eye on the knicks ats AND nuggets ats over the long run.. Wouldn't surprise me to see the nuggest have a better ats record this half vs the knicks.

**mrbongo** · 02-22-11, 10:41 AM

As long as D'Antoni is the coach of the knicks they will never win he doesn't believe in defense nor does he use his bench. Roger Mason played in 161 games the last two years for spurs who are one of the best teams in the league. This year D'Antoni has used Mason in less that 20 games.

**No coincidences** · 02-22-11, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by NYSportsGuy210

Corey Brewer plays a little defense too. And Anthony Carter gives them more long range fire power too. In the end, all the same talent is there that was before the trade except the Knicks upgraded HUGE with Carmelo. I just hope Billups plays like Billups can and I think this team can play spoiler in the post season.

FYI -Andres Biedrins and Mo Williams would fit terrific into this starting line up for 2011 to compliment Chauncey, Amare and Melo.

Why would you want Mo Williams?

**Snowball** · 02-22-11, 11:15 AM

Denver made out like bandits ! They were gonna lose Melo anyway.
I truly expect Denver to be a much improved team now. Gallinari is a lot better
than you guys think. Felton and Chandler are both solid. Denver is a big threat now
as long as coach Karl has the right plan, which he sure sounds excited about inventing.
The future is totally secure for Denver now.. they are like Phoenix 2.0

As far as the Knicks, they are going nowhere. Celtics, Heat, Orlando, Bulls all are superior
especially now. New York got their movie star. But we shall see how Melo truly does adjust
in the East.. it's still going to be a while before the Knicks are any type of threat.

**No coincidences** · 02-22-11, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by Snowball

Denver made out like bandits ! They were gonna lose Melo anyway.
I truly expect Denver to be a much improved team now. Gallinari is a lot better
than you guys think. Felton and Chandler are both solid. Denver is a big threat now
as long as coach Karl has the right plan, which he sure sounds excited about inventing.
The future is totally secure for Denver now.. they are like Phoenix 2.0

As far as the Knicks, they are going nowhere. Celtics, Heat, Orlando, Bulls all are superior
especially now. New York got their movie star. But we shall see how Melo truly does adjust
in the East.. it's still going to be a while before the Knicks are any type of threat.

Couldn't agree more, Snow.

**Snowball** · 02-22-11, 11:32 AM

i like the Nugs tonight as a standard play.
The Nugget players and the Knick starters they received all feel put off by the Melodrama.
They are going to light it up !!

**No coincidences** · 02-22-11, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by Snowball

i like the Nugs tonight as a standard play.
The Nugget players and the Knick starters they received all feel put off by the Melodrama.
They are going to light it up !!

**Snowball** · 02-22-11, 11:38 AM

Celtics and Lakers will also both roll huge

**demens** · 02-22-11, 11:48 AM

Just like i said when the Knicks got Amare. Hell it might even be in this thread somewhere. Good luck with your 2 superstars trying to get you out of the 1st round. You'll need it.

**demens** · 02-22-11, 01:18 PM

http://twitter.com/#!/chadfordinsider

Note to Knicks fans: It's not "hating" on the Knicks to point out they don't have cap space in 2012 to sign CP3 or DWill

Being a homer or a hater doesn't change the Knicks' cap position or the NBA rules on free agency.

**colin fergueson** · 02-22-11, 01:57 PM