Make the trade! The Denver Nuggets want Danilo Galinari, Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton and Eddy Curry (and his expiring contract), the Minnesota Timberwolves want Anthony Randolph and a first round draft pick and the New York Knicks...well they just want respect (and Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups). What's wrong with this deal?
Starting lineup for the Knicks if they make this happen before next week's trade deadline; Chauncey Billups, Landry Fields, Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire and Timofey Mozgov.
If this deal gets made, the Knicks not only will lock down their playoff spot this year, they will actually have a better chance to go farther and deeper into the playoffs for years to come. Also, having Carmelo and Amare on one team, in NYC, will surely entice this summer's free agents (Chris Paul and Deron Williams) to sign with the Knicks next year. And if the Knicks have a threesome of Amare, Carmelo and either Paul or Williams? There will be a power shift in the East. There is no doubt, with those players, the Heat, Celtics and Magic will have to go through NYC to get to the Eastern Conference finals. The Western teams will also have to deal with a much stronger and more youthful East. The Lakers, Spurs and Mavericks have great teams, but their average age is 35.
Even though most Knick fans have come to love Galinari and Chandler, they will have to sacrifice that for the good of the future and for the respect the Knicks will get back with Carmelo wearing the blue and orange. This is not a popularity contest, nor is it personal, the NBA is a business. Emotions and feelings are to be left for the fans, not to the people who make the business transactions. For if this deal is made, in a few weeks, no one will be complaining about seeing Carmelo Anthony playing for his home team alongside Amare Stoudemire.
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