The Lakers arrival in New York may not have had the star attraction of LeBron James, but did provide a homecoming opportunity for former Knicks Carmelo Anthony and David Fizdale.
Anthony has had a career renaissance since leaving New York, or more to point when his time in Oklahoma City and a brief turn in Houston that followed and appeared to bring his career to an end. He has become a key contributor to the Lakers this season.
"He’s been terrific for us, really terrific, from a leadership standpoint, from a care factor standpoint," Lakers coach Frank Vogel said.