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New York Knicks: Carmelo Anthony Has Enough Help To Win

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 28, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Knicks 99-91. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Knicks 99-91. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2015; New York, NY; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) run on the court in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 108-91. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2015; New York, NY; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) run on the court in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 108-91. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /

Realistic Expectations

Having outlined why Carmelo Anthony has enough help to win, the rational question is as follows: what’s a realistic goal? The New York Knicks admittedly may not have a championship-caliber team—not yet, at least—but the ceiling is quite high.

No matter what outsiders are saying, the Knicks should be able to secure at least one round of home court advantage and one postseason series win.

The Knicks shouldn’t accept anything less than 45 victories during the 2016-17 NBA regular season. 50 wins should be more of a target, although the number itself isn’t what should be on New York’s agenda.

The key for the Knicks will be earning a spot as one of the Top 4 teams in the Eastern Conference, thus securing a round of home court advantage in the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

If New York succeeds in doing so, then reaching the second round should be an attainable goal.

New York has the offensive firepower and defensive capabilities to comfortably win 45 games in the Eastern Conference. Injury concerns certainly exist, but Anthony should be able to lead this team to the playoffs.

A championship may or may not be in the writing for the Knicks in 2016-17, but a deep postseason run certainly is.

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At the very least, Anthony has enough help to make the 2017 NBA Playoffs and win a series.

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