Melo re-signed with the Knicks earlier this summer after many believed that he would leave the team for a stronger championship contender. Anthony recently stated that one of the strongest reasons that led him to back to NYC was for business opportunities. Hit the jump for details.
NBA: Word?! Guess Where The Knicks Are Holding Their Training Camp This Year
The Knicks have traditionally held their pre-season training camp in Greenburgh, but now it looks like Phil Jackson wants to get this team into shape and is playing no games! This year’s camp will be held at West Point Military Academy. Hit the jump for details.
NBA: Iman Shumpert Excited About New Offense So He Can Do More Than ‘Stand In The Corner’
Former Knicks coach Mike Woodson was heavily criticized for running too many iso plays for Carmelo Anthony. He also seemingly had a problem with Iman Shumpert and didn’t utilize the young guard up to his full potential. Well Woodson has since been fired and the Knicks new coach Derek Fisher along with new president Phil Jackson are going to implement his infamous triangle offense, something Shumpert is excited about.
NBA Report: Philadelphia 76ers Targeting Trade For Amare Stoudemire
The impossible has happened, there’s reportedly a team willing to trade for Amare Stoudemire. It’s none other than the tanking champs, the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA: Carmelo Anthony Says The Knicks Will ‘Absolutely’ Make It To The Playoffs Next Season
Carmelo Anthony honestly admitted that he does not expect the Knicks to win a championship this upcoming season but he does expect them to at least make the playoffs.
NBA: Carmelo Anthony’s Former Coach Jim Boeheim Says He Should’ve Picked This Team Over the Knicks
When Carmelo Anthony became a free agent he said his main objective when making a choice is his want to win a championship. It is for that reason that many people thought he would pick the Chicago Bulls. Instead he chose to remain with the New York Knicks. The Knicks were able to offer Anthony over $40 million more but Anthony maintains it wasn’t about the money. He loves New York and believes in Phil Jackson and Derek Fisher. Anthony’s Syarcuse coach Jim Boeheim says he didn’t make the right decision, from a basketball standpoint.
