The New York Knicks are doing everything in their power to keep Carmelo Anthony from bolting as a free agent in the summer of 2014.
Owner James Dolan axed general manager Glen Grunwald to install Steve Mills, a man less competent but more connected to Anthony's circle than his predecessor. And Mills practically bent over backward to offer unsolicited praise for 'Melo during the Knicks' media day.
Yet, for all those 'Melo-centric maneuvers, the Knicks still haven't been able to provide their best player with a sensible supporting cast. Heading into a pivotal season, that failure could prove all of the Knicks' other moves meaningless.
It's Not All Bad
Don't misunderstand; the Grunwald-led Knicks managed to surround Anthony with a couple of complementary pieces. Tyson Chandler provides the defensive toughness and interior presence that star wing players like Anthony love. He erases mistakes, has championship experience and does all of the little things necessary to make deep playoff runs.
Well, at least Chandler did those things before a neck injury in March reduced ...
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Do NY Knicks Finally Have Right Supporting Cast Around Carmelo Anthony?
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