Whatever your qualms with Carmelo Anthony, you can’t accuse the man of having outlandish expectations for the New York Knicks this season.
During an interview with Raul Alzaga of PrimeraHora.com last week (translation h/t to Pro Basketball Talk’s Brett Pollakoff), Anthony was unequivocal in how he's approaching team president Phil Jackson’s rebuilding plan:
I do not expect to win a championship this year. That’s something that takes time and everything has to be in sync, from management to players. We have much work to do, but something that drives me. I know we can start creating the foundation of what we do. It’s the start of a good process. Next year we will have enough money to spend within the salary cap.
Anthony, who recently came to terms on a five-year, $124 million deal to remain in New York, is certainly wise to assume a patient perspective.
There’s just one small catch: To attract the free agents Anthony’s talking about, the Knicks can’t afford to botch this season completely.
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