Carmelo Anthony, 31, is clearly entering the downside of his career. With that being said, Melo is still one of the premiere scorers the association has to offer.
However, Melo has never made the NBA Finals and the longer he stays in New York, the more likely he’ll end up being looked at as this generations Charles Barkley.
Knicks color commentator and former great Walt Frazier spoke on Melo’s future in an interview.
Q: The Knicks drafted Kristaps Porzingis, a guy who is a couple years away from being able to help you win night in and night out. Then there’s Carmelo Anthony, who is 31 and here for another four years. How does he fit in because it seems like they are looking at a future that might not fit within his window?
A: I’m sure Melo wasn’t happy. His future is now. You know, he’s not getting younger. This is going to be a pivotal season for him to see really how he fits into the Knick plans and how this is going to go from here. Will he ask out, you know what I mean, if he sees that this is not happening? Because right now the Knicks, [it’s] going to be tough to make the playoffs. They are a few years away and Melo knows that his days are numbered, so stay tuned.
Let the speculation begin.