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Knicks: Five Reasons Carmelo Anthony Will Win An NBA Title

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 26, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) gestures from the court against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) gestures from the court against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 16, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson looks on during a stop in play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson looks on during a stop in play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Phil Jackson

Whether you love, hate, or feel indifferent about Phil Jackson, you’d be silly to deny his greatness. He won 11 NBA championships as a head coach and was a member of the only two title teams in New York Knicks history.

If there’s only one reason to believe that Carmelo Anthony will win an NBA championship, it’s the fact that The Zen Master is the man running the show.

Jackson led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships during what was one of the toughest eras in league history. He then took the Los Angeles Lakers to a combined five NBA championships during the early and late 2000s.

For perspective, the likes of Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Scottie Pippen have a combined one NBA championship without Jackson as their head coach.

Jackson understands the human element of the game better than anyone ever has. He’s been around greatness and elevated it to new heights, which is what he has a chance to do with Anthony in New York.

Though he’s relatively new to the role of an executive, if anyone can help Anthony win, it’s The Zen Master.

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