Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks have missed the playoffs in three consecutive seasons. It’d be irrational to place the blame squarely on Anthony, who’s changed his game to fit the front office’s vision, but the results are what they are.
Three years without a postseason appearance is three years too many, and Anthony has made it clear that he will not accept a fourth year on the outside looking in.
Phil Jackson addressed the need to win now by dealing Robin Lopez, Jerian Grant, and Jose Calderon for Derrick Rose.