New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony Expects To Score Less

New York Knicks’ star forward Carmelo Anthony expects to score less playing in the triangle offense

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‘ forward Carmelo Anthony is one of the most talented offensive player the league has seen. Although he is often criticized, he can score in so many different ways and is a nightmare to cover.

However, Carmelo Anthony doesn’t think he will be scoring as much this season and won’t be in contention to be the NBA scoring champ.

“I don’t think I’ll be the scoring champ. Especially with this system, the way we’re playing — the way that it’s going to be well-balanced, the style of play we’re going to have, I don’t think I’ll have to lead the league in scoring this year,” Anthony said after the Knicks’ practice via Ian Begley of ESPN New York.

The reason? Carmelo Anthony will be taking smarter shots.

“I think shots will be fewer,” Anthony said. “I think it will be more effective shots. So if that means taking fewer shots, then that’s what’s going to happen.

“But I really don’t know. We’ve been playing preseason; it’s still early. It’s not until you get in the flow of the game that you start knowing the minutes you’re going to play, knowing the group you’re going to be out there with most of the time. Until you find that rhythm, you’re not going to really understand.”

One thing that Carmelo Anthony is criticized for is his shot selection so this would clearly be a huge benefit to the Knicks.

Carmelo Anthony put up 27.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game and shot 45.2% from the field, 40.2% from beyond the arc and 84.8% from the free throw line last season. In his 11-year career, Carmelo Anthony has gone for 25.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 45.5% from the floor, 34.5% from beyond the arc and 81.1% from the charity stripe.

New York Knicks’ star forward Carmelo Anthony expects to score less playing in the triangle offense

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