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New York Knicks: Should The Knicks Tank The Rest Of The NBA Season?

By Matthew Perez

Jan 11, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek and forward Carmelo Anthony (7) watch on during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 98-97. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek and forward Carmelo Anthony (7) watch on during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 98-97. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson watches during the fourth quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson watches during the fourth quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Legacy

When Phil Jackson took the job to become the team president of the New York Knicks, his intention was simple: build the organization back into a contender.

If he wants to scrap this whole thing and rebuild, Jackson likely won’t meet his goal.

Jackson, like Anthony, are in the third year of their contracts. With two seasons left, Jackson will likely be long gone before he will ever see his rebuild come to fruition.

When Anthony was traded to the Knicks, his intention was clear: win in New York. He signed a no-trade clause because he wanted to see this through and live up to his promise. By waiving it and allowing Jackson to trade him, that promise would be broken.

With the existence of LeBron James in the Eastern Conference, a championship is a long shot.

However, for Jackson to quit on this project before one playoff appearance would be a travesty. Anthony wants to see this through, and so should Jackson.

If New York collapses down the stretch, then, and only then, should Jackson look to blow this up.

Must Read: Did Carmelo Anthony realize his true potential against the Atlanta Hawks?

Until then, their focus should be one in the same: Make the playoffs.

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