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New York Knicks: Five reasons Carmelo Anthony trade talks should be paused

By Maxwell Ogden

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 11: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during a game against the Detroit Pistons on March 11, 2017 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)
AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 11: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during a game against the Detroit Pistons on March 11, 2017 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 12: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks exits the court after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 12, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 12: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks exits the court after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 12, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

1. A More Fitting Final Touch To His Legacy

The unfortunate reality is that the past four years have begun to overshadow what Carmelo Anthony did for the New York Knicks between 2010-11 and 2012-13. Many seem to forget that he was the driving force behind New York’s return to prominence.

In 2017-18, Anthony can put the final touches on his Knicks legacy by going out on a higher note than the toxic environment enabled him to in 2016-17.

;A New York legacy may not matter to Anthony at this point, especially after everything the organization has put him through. That isn’t to say that he isn’t in any way responsible for some of the turmoil, but instead a comment on how understandable it would be for him to want to leave.

By remaining with the Knicks, however, Anthony could put the finishing touches on a Knicks legacy that deserves to be remembered as better than it likely will be.

In 2010-11, Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire led New York to its first postseason appearance since 2003-04, and its first season above .500 since 2000-01. In 2012-13, ‘Melo led the Knicks to their first 50-win season since 1999-2000, and the first division title since 1993-94.

By coming back and leading the Knicks to one last postseason appearance, Anthony could cement his status as one of the greatest players in the history of his home city’s favorite franchise.

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We may continue to explore the possibility of Carmelo Anthony trade scenarios, but that’s a matter of due diligence.

The New York Knicks should give serious consideration to keeping Anthony around for one last run—if not more.

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