Its been said many times, “winning cures everything.” Quick knowledge test: What player got swept in his first NBA Finals series, lost his second in pathetic fashion and became the butt of everyone’s fourth quarter jokes? Yes, King James.
What changed? He won. He became a champion.
Carmelo Anthony, drafted in the same draft class as LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, is the only one of the four star players without a ring.
For some time now he’s been given a pass and hasn’t been criticized like one would think. Drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2003, Anthony complained his way to the New York Knicks in 2011.
This is what he wanted, this challenge can make or break Melos legacy.
Since arriving he has grown into a leader, a star, scoring champion and a man on a mission to win his first title.
Carmelo is aware he’s only been out of the first round once in nine tries – unacceptable.
“It’s something I do know, and I’m not ok with it,” Melo said. “This is a new year though, with an opportunity to do something great,” he continued.
With the additions of Jason Kidd and Tyson Chandler, the Knicks have the recipe to beat the favored Miami Heat.
With no Rose, Rondo and Granger, all out due to injury, Anthony may be the only man standing in the way of King James being crowned once again.
