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With Kevin Durant injured and LeBron James part of a stacked team, it would seem like Carmelo Anthony would be a lock to win the scoring title this upcoming season.  Anthony doesn’t think so however; with Phil Jackson and Derek Fisher implementing the Triangle Offense, Carmelo says he expects to take less shots therefore he won’t be the scoring champion.

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“I don’t think I’ll be the scoring champ. Especially with this system, the way we’re playing — the way that it’s going to be well-balanced, the style of play we’re going to have, I don’t think I’ll have to lead the league in scoring this year,” Anthony said after the Knicks’ practice.

He won the scoring title in 2012-13 by averaging 28.7 points per game, two-tenths fewer than his career high. Last season, he finished second to Kevin Durant.

“I think shots will be fewer,” Anthony said. “I think it will be more effective shots. So if that means taking fewer shots, then that’s what’s going to happen.

For what it’s worth, the offense under Phil Jackson produced 10 scoring champions in 20 seasons (Michael Jordan7; Kobe Bryant 2; Shaquille O’Neal 1).  Also when you consider the Knicks second options that scoring title is well within reach for Anthony.