Carmelo Anthony is definitely a good player and there is no doubt about that. However, comparing him to the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant–on any level–is definitely a stretch. In the Knicks’ new system under Phil Jackson, Jackson believes Melo can flourish just like MJ or Kobe with the triangle offense.
(Photos) NBA: Phil Jackson Goes In And Says J.R Smith Was A Delinquent
Many people were questioning why Phil Jackson decided to break up the Knicks and leave Carmelo all alone in New York but now, Phil is shedding some light on it. In an interview with ESPN, Phil mentions that J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert were difficult to work with, not improving their game, and he even says JR was a delinquent!
(Photo) NBA: LOL, Stats Show JR Smith Plays Much Better After Lil Wayne Releases New Projects
Why does this sound like a story only JR Smith could find himself involved in? They say numbers never lie, although they occasionally do, but the facts show JR Smith is literally a better player immediately after Lil Wayne drops a new album or mixtape.
(Video) NBA: Latvian Rappers Make Song About Knicks Rookie, Kristaps Porzingis
Although I have no clue what they are saying, Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis can still say he has a rap song made just about him. Some Latvian rappers named “Transleiteris”, made the song, which actually has a very catchy hook. It’s also the only part I can understand so maybe that’s why I’m saying that.
NBA: Report, Knicks Agree On Four Year/$54 Million Dollar Deal With Robin Lopez
Free-agent center Robin Lopez has agreed in principle to a four-year, $54 million contract with the New York Knicks, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
(Photos) NBA: Carmelo Anthony Calls Kristaps Porzingis A “Steal”, Then Gets Into It With Fans On Instagram
If you let Carmelo Anthony tell it, he seems to be pretty happy with what the Knicks did on draft night, even though all other reports point to otherwise. Melo got into some exchanges with fans on Instagram yesterday where he actually seemed to praise the pick of Kristaps Porzingis, calling him a “steal”. Things didn’t stay cool for long though because then Melo was going back and forth with fans trying to come at him.
