Phil Jackson Wants ‘Melo To Take Pay Cut

[Big Bid'Ness]

From:Hoops-Nation
 

 

Phil Jackson Wants ‘Melo To Take Pay Cut
 
 
Phil Jackson, who recently had a two-hour meeting with Carmelo Anthony, said that Anthony would have to take “a pay cut” in order for the Knicks to have cap flexibility. Fortunately for Knick fans, ‘Melo himself has claimed that he is willing to take a pay cut in order to play for a contending roster.
 
Carmelo Anthony is arguably coming off his best season yet, despite the disappointing year for the Knicks. Anthony averaged 27.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, while shooting 45% from the field. As impressive as his numbers are, ‘Melo and Knick fans worldwide already know that he can not do it alone.

Unless Phil Jackson manages to clear up a ton of cap space via trade, the Knicks will not have much cap room to play with during the 2014 off-season. However, New York is expected to have a tremendous amount of cap space for the 2015 free-agency market, which includes Kevin Love, LaMarcus Aldridge, and many other big names.
 
The Chicago Bulls are another hot spot for ‘Melo, due to their dominant defense. If healthy, Derrick Rose would make Anthony’s life much easier on the offensive end. The Bulls also have a great reputation on the defensive end, which is something ‘Melo lacks.
 
The Los Angeles Lakers, who just parted ways with Mike D’Antoni, are also another potential destination for ‘Melo and his talents. Playing alongside Kobe Bryant seems like it would excite Anthony, but the Lakers would have to make much more moves in order for ‘Melo to buy in to their roster.

 

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Fortunately for Knick fans, ‘Melo himself has claimed that he is willing to take a pay cut in order to play for a contending roster.

 

[Mexi]

Ok good for him

Now answer me this, if hes willing to take a paycut, why stay with the bricks?
Go to chicago or houston

 

[Hurricane Season]

The extra money he could get from NYK is probably the only reason he had to stay in NY. If he's willing to take a pay cut, there's no reason to do so on a team stuck in neutral.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

The zen master

 

[Mexi]

Its dwight part 2

Next year will be mediocre again
Maybe next offseason they get something done

Is melo willing to punt a year of his prime?

A huge reason why dwight left LA. He wasnt willing

 

[elcheato]

You think Lala wants to relocate to Houston? Chicago maybe, but this isn't necessarily a 100% basketball decision. It never is.

 

[buzzy]

You think Lala wants to relocate to Houston? Chicago maybe, but this isn't necessarily a 100% basketball decision. It never is.

 
Lakers it is.

 

[Mexi]

She said shed go back to denver if it made him happy

 

[Mexi]

Who gives a shit about lala
Who the fuck is lala anyways

 

[jonathanlambert33]

KG knows

 

[buzzy]

Who gives a shit about lala
Who the fuck is lala anyways

Considering she's his wife and mother of his child I'd say Melo gives a shit or two about her.

 

[Mexi]

Then he shouldnt talk about winning titles

Stay and suffer in new york

 

[elcheato]

Who gives a shit about lala
Who the fuck is lala anyways

Such a sexist.
 
Woman has to drop everything for man's career, but can't be opposite.

 

[Mexi]

What career does she have

And you can make a case he gave her what she wants already and its not working

Not to mention he only has 10 years left MAX in the nba vs like 50,60 years living wherever the hell she wants

 

[CowboysRMX2011]

Melo is as good as gone.

 

[Mobruler]

Carmelo needs to slap Lala on the ass and say "run along honey and let the men talk".

 

[Giantmetfan07]

^ Words of wisdom.