The Knicks are in the dumps and the wise guys on TV are trying to decide whether the Knicks should keep him or trade him. Carmelo Anthony never has been a player who makes players around him better. He has played some of his best basketball on the USA Olympic team. He obviously plays better with more talented players. My feeling is he should have been traded. Waiting this long has made a deal more difficult and the story line will continue and be a pain in the you-know-where for the rest of the season.

While I am at it, let’s discuss Derrick Rose. Why would anyone be surprised at Derrick Rose being AWOL? He’s done it before and, if you really look closely and do your homework, you’ll discover he never plays a complete season. Derrick Rose in New York is a big mistake.