Carmelo Anthony is an All-Star. A superstar perhaps. He's arguably a top-ten player and one of the league's elite on the offensive end of the floor.
Anytime a team is openly willing to discuss trading a player of his caliber, a team's front office owes it to their fan base to explore the possibility. And while 'Melo would certainly help the Warriors, his acquisition might not necessarily be their best option.
One thing to consider in any transaction is whether the gain outweighs the cost and, for the names involved on the Warriors' end of the trade, the cost greatly outweighs the gains. Namely, the Nuggets want Stephen Curry. You know, the face of the franchise? The developing leader with confidence bursting after joining the world's greats in this summer's FIBA World Championships? Yes, that Stephen Curry.
But the Nuggets' brass does not stop there. They also want expiring contracts (possibly Vladimir Radmonivic, $6.88 million, or Dan Gadzuric, $7.24 million) plus draft picks. Trading all these assets for Anthony would certainly make a splash, but would hardly leave the new Warriors' regime any wiggle room to assemble their own dynasty in the makin ...
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Carmelo Anthony: Why He’s Not the Only Wing Player the Warriors Should Consider
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