It's official, Carmelo is heading to the Knicks along with Chauncey Billups, Anthony Carter, Shelden Williams, and Renaldo Balkman for Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov and Wilson Chandler. The T'Wolves also got Eddy Curry and Anthony Randolph while sending Corey Brewer to the Knicks.
It's hard to say who is getting the best out of this deal. The Knicks definitely better with the addition of Melo and Billups to team with Amar'e. But down the road, the Nuggets are getting some talent that has potential. Of coarse right now it's all potential and none of these guys are likely to amount to what Anthony has become. I believe the Knicks become the fourth best team in the East even though their record isn't going to show it. Atlanta and Orlando go down behind them now that New York has two superstars.
That leads me on to the next question in the subject.Will Melo and Amar'e play well together? It's a very good question and we won't really know until they get some time and rhythm with the new pieces of the puzzle. I think with Chauncey Billups and Carmelo's previous time together they're going to keep clicking. If you ask me, Amar'e just makes Billups even better with another weapon to dish the ball to. I don't know that trading three of your five starters is a very smart idea. But, they did bring in two all stars.
My next question is, "How far do the Knicks go this year after the trade?". I think if all these players get some quick chemistry and play well together, they sky is the limit. Do they have the talent the Heat or Celtics have? Probably not. But, the best team isn't always the one that wins it all. That goes for any sport. How about Trevor Bayne? I know he's not the best in Nascar.
So what's everyone's take? Who got the better end of the deal here?
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