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Carmelo Anthony: Pros and cons of re-signing with Knicks

By Gerald Bourguet

Jan 24, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts after scoring 62 points against the Charlotte Bobcats at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts after scoring 62 points against the Charlotte Bobcats at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 6, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) walks back to the bench during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Miami won 102-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: He Could Always Demand A Trade

The prudent thing to do here for Melo, even if he plans on leaving New York, would be to take the money and if he’s dissatisfied with the direction the Knicks are headed, he could always demand a trade. Finding a suitor for such an absurd contract could prove to be really difficult, but you have to believe someone would still be interested in Melo’s services even a few seasons down the road.

Immediate Con: …Really?

After all the Melo drama, him taking the money and choosing to demand a trade would do nothing to help his public image, would tarnish his reputation in New York and given his contract, most likely wouldn’t land him on a contender to help him win his first title. So…yeah, please don’t do this, Melo.

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