The Melo-Drama

I don't claim to be an expert, but the Knicks are idiots. This trade to get Carmelo screams desperate. Melo told everyone before the season he wanted to be a Knick. He was going to be a free agent, so he was basically wrapped up. The Knicks could of kept their players and draft picks then still sign Carmelo to essentially the same deal.

The Knicks made this deal so they could get Carmelo now instead of in 4 months. And they gave up a boatload to make it possible. Let's be honest, Carmelo is overrated. At 26, is it too much to say he's already peaked? Or at the very least plateaued? He may get better, but the talent younger than him is making much bigger strides.

Honestly though, great move for the Nuggets. They got something for nothing. It was a given Carmelo was leaving. So why not trade for him now and get a little something. Ask Cleveland how they're feeling, think they wish they could of done something? Comparing LeBron to Carmelo isn't exactly fair (although they are tied to that same draft class) but it's a similar situation that teams face every year. The Brewers face it later on this year with Prince Fielder.

Knicks are hoping the big name of Carmelo and Amare can make the Knicks relevant, but they traded away the other pieces to see success. Any hope of getting Chris Paul or Dwight Howard after 2012 seems foolish. No way they don't take the max deal from somewhere else. Unless the Heat win the next two, which as of now doesn't seem likely. Spurs, Celts, Mavs, and Bulls still stand in their way.

So, end of the day? Knicks are chasing fools gold. Looks good now, but doesn't make sense long term. It's a great thing Isiah Thomas left that organization......

I'm just pissed: I'm moving to New York in a week and there's no way I'll ever afford a Knick ticket for my time there. Until I win the lottery...