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Currently, the Knicks are 7-11 with Carmelo Anthony as a New York Knick. How successful has this trade really been? With the thought of benefiting the Knicks, it is the Nuggets that have benefited so.far Comparing the Knicks to the 10-4 Nuggets, the Knicks definitely did not have this change in mind.

Now 35-36, this team has sunk from the original 28-26 and are under .500 for the first time since November. This downward trend could be due to the fact that the young players have been traded off, right when they were getting their team chemistry down. The results of the Nuggets after the trade is proof of their growth. Perhaps if the Knicks did not do such a trade, especially trading away their young players, this would have been the current record for the Knicks.. Sure Carmelo Anthony is a highly valued offensive player, but he does not have the passing and defensive ability such as great players like Lebron James or Dwyane Wade. Their defense is lacking, and the slack has to be picked up. If the team keeps up good defense against the opposing teams, Carmelo Anthony will have an easier time to shoot. Based on their recent games, the Knicks are getting crushed during the fourth quarter. Why? Their defense is sloppy. Anthony has to defend more than he can score in the fourth quarter. Instead of playing individual games, the team has to form some chemistry, fast!