‘Melo Back With Knicks, Gasol To Bulls: 5 Takeaways From This Weekend’s NBA Free-Agent Signings

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Carmelo Anthony
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‘Melo makes right move to stay put

Anthony will remain the centerpiece of the Knicks franchise, and no matter whether you’re a fan of the team or ‘Melo, it’s the smart move.

Anytime you risk losing an elite-caliber player like Anthony, it’s a bad move. His kind of scoring and leadership contributions are not easily replaceable, and cannot be substituted by a bunch of veterans. His talents are unlike most in the NBA, so retaining Anthony gives Jackson a true elite player to build a team around.

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