Carmelo Anthony has said he's willing to play a supporting role beside a bigger star, if that's what it takes for the New York Knicks to win. But he still can be alpha dog in 2015-16...because he must be.
Why? Partly it's because the Knicks drew No. 4 in the draft lottery. Mostly it's because, when you consider how empty the roster is right now, you realize they don't have as much money to spend on free agents as you thought.
When the salary cap skyrockets in the 2016-17 season, 'Melo's status might shift.