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New York Knicks: The Five Harsh Realities Of The Current Situation

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 12, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks president Phil Jackson and general manager Steve Mills look on during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 12, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks president Phil Jackson and general manager Steve Mills look on during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 6, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) warms up before a game against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) warms up before a game against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Carmelo Anthony Hasn’t Bought In

Whether you love, hate, or feel indifferent about Carmelo Anthony, he has never truly bought into the triangle offense. Anthony has been a consummate professional when speaking to the media, but he’s simply failed to commit to the system.

Anthony has been the victim in a vast number of situations with the New York Knicks, but refusing to buy into the triangle offense is entirely on him.

Anthony hasn’t bought into the system, and simply put: that’s why it doesn’t work. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the triangle offense would have flourished had Anthony committed, but it’s no secret that ‘Melo has never truly bought in.

When the franchise player refuses to buy into the system and what it stands for, then the rest of the team will fail to live up to its potential.

Anthony’s frustration is understandable, but he has an obligation as the No. 1 player to make sacrifices. His role is to pick up the slack for his teammates and lead by example, and when he only has one fit in, it’s no surprise that the rest of the team follows suit.

Whether it’s ignoring the numbers and defending isolation basketball, waving off the coach’s play call, or barely moving without the ball, there’s no way around it: Anthony hasn’t fully committed to the triangle offense.

The fact that Anthony ranked No. 418 in the NBA in Defensive Real Plus-Minus is all you need to know about his effort on defense.

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