The Boston Celtics reportedly showed interest in New York Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony before the NBA's trade deadline last week.
Ian Begley of ESPN reported it's unclear what type of discussions may have occurred between the Eastern Conference rivals before the deadline passed. He noted the Celtics were simply made aware Anthony didn't want to leave the Knicks to join them.
His stance doesn't come as a surprise. Steve Popper of the Record passed along comments from the 31-year-old Syracuse product in the days leading up to the deadline, and Anthony made it clear his ultimate goal is bringing a title to New York:
Doing it in New York is better than doing it any place in the world. One [championship] in New York is better than multiple somewhere else. That was the reason I wanted to come to New York. That's the reason I'm in New York. It just bothers me when I start hearing all these trade rumors and trade talks.
While it's unknown what the Celtics may have offered for Anthony, draft picks to jump-start a Knicks rebuilding effort would have probably been the centerpiece. Rea ...
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Carmelo Anthony Reportedly Was Trade Target for Celtics Prior to Deadline
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