Billups/Douglas
fields/Chandler
Melo/Williams
Amare /Turiaf
Mozgov/ who cares
That's the Knicks potential line up. Outside the Celtics which pretty much have 1 year left and the Heat who in the East are topping that? You can trade Randolph for another Center behind Mozgov. You do this trade. Everyone and they momma believed LeBron was coming to NY. You dont assume shit. Make the trade, you're not gutting your team, you're improving it.
Can anyone honestly say that this current Knicks team is better now, than it would be if they made the trade?
You still don't get it.
How can I break this down to you.
Not everyone in they momma believe Lebron was coming to NY.
This two totally different situations.
Okay let me break it down to you like this.
The Knicks turn down the offer because they didn't like it.
That means the Knicks feel they have the advantage which they do.
One The Nuggets have to trade Melo or lose him for nothing come free agency.
Now both scenarios work out for the Knicks. the latter even so because the Knicks get Melo cheaper and without losing anyone.
Keeping their depth and role players.
Galleo coming off the bench while keeping Fields and chandler???
Come on mannn.
Then if they trade for him it will be on their terms.
See here is the difference.
The Nets were desperate they needed a superstar a face for their franchise. They were losing etc etc etc.
The Knicks are a playoff team with cap space. Even if Melo would have went to the Nets they still had shit load of cash and the class of 2012 coming up.
Not to mention Deandre Jordan who they are currently targeting.
My point. this is chess not checkers.
The Knicks are not desperate they just said no to denver.
What is denver going to do trade him to someone else??
WHO>>>>>>>
The Knicks know this which is why they felt comfortable saying no.
The Nuggets are the chick that gets in an argument and the Knicks are her dude.
The Nuggets walked out the door yelling they will never come back. that it's over.
the Knicks are not phased by this knowing that the Nuggets will come crawling back when they see no one else wants them.
It's a power move.
the Knicks just told the Nuggets. "We are not the Nets" We will not be gutted and this is not on your terms.
come holla at us when you ready to act right