Staruk wrote:cgmw wrote:Jordan45822 wrote:http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AsBQVh.s7QTT4wI5HWiDT4.8vLYF?slug=mc-anthonynets011411
If they actually convince him to sign, it would be a sadder day for Carmelo than it would for the Knicks.
Truth! We aren't nearly as desperate as we were a year ago this time, we are winning now without him with flexibility to add other pieces like a decent big to play next to Amare. We'll also have our first round pick this year to perhaps find a decent backup at the point. Not to mention keep our young talent in Fields, Gallo and Chandler.
I honestly feel this is a no lose situation for us, if we get him GREAT, if we don't GREAT.
Keep accumulating assets, there are other players to be had out there.
You're speaking some serious truth yourself, man.
Take out the first 11 games of the season, and this team is 19-8. That's a .703 winning percentage, which would put us only behind the Lakers, Spurs, Celtics, Heat, and Magic. And in case people forget, this is WITHOUT CARMELO.
Not only do we have cap space and a first round pick this year, but we have a core that consists of six players still on their rookie contracts. Three of those players have demonstrated exceptional talent that should only get better, and one (AR) is a disgruntled prodigy who clearly has trade value. This is an amazing situation to be in. So long as Amar'e and Ray stay healthy, we're in great shape moving forward with or without Carmelo.
