Amid Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors, Carmelo Anthony Warns the Knicks

Even though he is still among the best in the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have had a difficult time since their 2021 championship run. The pressure has reached a breaking point following yet another humiliating playoff defeat, this time at the hands of the Indiana Pacers in Round 1.

The Bucks’ aspirations of winning the championship were scuppered when Damian Lillard was sidelined with an Achilles rupture. Giannis has apparently returned to the trade rumor mill, and this time it seems to be genuine.

The “Greek Freak” has repeatedly expressed in public that he hopes to be in a position to win. The New York Knicks are among the many interested parties.

Carmelo Anthony details Knicks wanting Giannis Antetokounmpo

Melo dissected it from the standpoint of roster construction. He recognized that the Knicks already have a solid core, which includes Karl-Anthony Towns, who was just acquired, and Jalen Brunson, who has a real on-court synergy.

He underlined how crucial a strong one-two punch is in the modern NBA. However, as Melo noted, Antetokounmpo would totally change the situation. Melo said he would understand if the Knicks decided to trade some players to make room for him.

Melo stated: “If you’re gonna clear space to go get Giannis, do it. Go big or go home, I’m cool with that. But just know what we’re getting. Do you like Giannis and JB together, or do you like JB and KAT together?”

Melo had legitimate worries about the trio’s compatibility. With the ball in his hands, Brunson flourishes. For KAT to function, it need touches and room. Giannis is most effective when he runs the court and attacks the rim.

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