New York Knicks superstar small forward Carmelo Anthony will undergo season-ending surgery on his troublesome knee.
Carmelo Anthony chose to re-sign with the New York Knicks this past offseason, and he is likely regretting that choice right about now. First of all, the Knicks are one of the worst teams in the NBA at 10-43 and now Anthony is going to be undergoing surgery on his troublesome knee that will force him out for the remainder of the year.
ESPN sources say that Knicks will officially rule Carmelo Anthony out for rest of the season later Wednesday
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 18, 2015
This is a decision that was widely expected to be announced, and is for the best. The last thing Anthony wants to do is push through knee pain to play for an already eliminated team that hasn’t shown any signs of life. It’s too bad that he has to deal with the knee pain to begin with, but that is part of playing basketball in the NBA.
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It has been very obvious that the knee issues have been bothering Anthony all season long. He has missed a chunk of games trying to rest and get over it, but even when on the court he hasn’t looked anything like the superstar that he’s capable of being.
During the 2014 season, Anthony has averaged 24.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He has shot 44.4 percent from the floor overall and 34.1 percent from behind the three-point arc.
Those numbers are respectable and he is comfortable hanging his hat on the effort that he gave this year.
At 30 years old, Anthony has to make sure that he takes the best care of his body possible. He doesn’t have too many years left playing at his best level, and pushing an injury is the best way to cut his career short.
All of that being said, Anthony undergoing surgery now will also keep the Knicks in contention for the first overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. There are plenty of attractive options at the top of the draft, and that pick will help take their rebuilding process forward quickly.
Hopefully the surgery goes well for Anthony and he is able to get back to 100 percent health for next season. Knee issues are very difficult for NBA players to play through, and the last thing Anthony needs is for this issue to haunt him for the remainder of his career. He will be missed on the court, but the Knicks’ lack of success helped him make this decision.
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