Carmelo Anthony lit up the Garden last night dropping 62 points in the Knicks win over the Bobcats. The feat set a new Knicks franchise record of most points scored and also a record for most points scored in Madison Square Garden. The magical night also came with a bit a gloom as media and fans alike brought back Anthony’s free agency decision into question.
With the Knicks faltering many believe Anthony would bolt leading many reporters to start potential trade stories. After Anthony’s history making night however the tone switched again and it was back to Anthony should remain in New York. At the end of the day none of us know what Anthony will do but a source is said to be familiar with his preferences in terms of teams he could pick should he decide to leave the Knicks.
via Yahoo Sports:
Within the past several weeks, a longtime confidant of Carmelo Anthony confesses, something changed. Never did he believe there was a chance Anthony would leave theNew York Knicks – never the Madison Square Garden stage, never the $129 million contract extension.
Only now, the gloom of the Knicks’ season – the uncertainty of the franchise’s future – left that man to believe it’s possible Anthony could leave New York in free agency.
“Chicago is much more in play for him than L.A.,” the source said.
The Bulls traded Luol Deng for draft picks and are leaning strongly toward using the amnesty provision on Carlos Boozer. They could create a maximum contract slot for Anthony, pairing him with Derrick Rose.
There is some downside to the Chicago Bulls. After two serious knee injuries there’s uncertainty surrounding Derrick Rose. No one knows if he’ll return to an MVP caliber player. The Bulls would also be cash strapped if they add Anthony. The team has been known to drop talented players because of money.
In the end the money and adoration is much higher in New York but Chicago might give him a better chance of winning. Anthony has a big decision ahead of him.
