On Monday, New York Knicks All-Star Carmelo Anthony spoke about his NBA squad's offseason moves while practicing for Team USA in the lead-up to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
"We have a very special group. Pieces are there," Anthony said, per the New York Post's Marc Berman. "The front office stepped up. It was a collective effort. They did their job."
The Knicks made an effort to upgrade the supporting cast flanking Anthony. They appeared to have nailed the No. 4 overall pick in the 2015 draft by selecting Kristaps Porzingis, but they needed more veterans to contend for a playoff spot in 2016-17.
In a buzzworthy trade with the Chicago Bulls, the Knicks landed 2010-11 MVP Derrick Rose to run their offense. They also helped Rose reunite with his former Chicago teammate, big man Joakim Noah, who signed with New York as a free agent.
The Knicks' backcourt depth further improved when they acquired Brandon Jennings and Courtney Lee on the open market.
Team president Phil Jackson and general manager Steve Mills have infused the roster with a plethora of talented, proven pl ...
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Carmelo Anthony Comments on Knicks’ Offseason Moves, 2016-17 Outlook
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