If New York Knicks Trade Carmelo Anthony It Should Be To Boston Celtics

Why The Celtics Make This Deal

While the Boston Celtics are without a doubt a top team in the East, they don’t stand a chance versus the Toronto Raptors or the Cleveland Cavaliers. Isaiah Thomas and big man Al Horford are both very good assets for Boston, but in order to be considered legitimate title contenders, they need another very good player. Enter Carmelo Anthony.

The Celtics have been long linked to the Knick forward, but nothing has ever come close to fruition, but now may be the perfect time to finally make the move.

While they’d be losing forward Jae Crowder, and big men Amir Johnson and Jonas Jerebko, the Celtics would be acquiring a player in Anthony who provides something the Celtics haven’t had since Paul Pierce; a player who can score at will.

While 32, Anthony is still an elite scoring option and is one of the best scorers of the relatively young century. On the Celtics, Anthony could move to the position he thrives at in power forward.

With Anthony at power forward and Al Horford at center, the Celtics would have a formidable front-court duo to pair with Isaiah Thomas, and wings Avery Bradley and rookie Jaylen Brown. Also, while they’d be dealing the very valuable Nets pick, the Knicks would send over their first round pick, which is looking like a lottery bound pick, as well as young big man Willy Hernangomez, who could help provide some size down low.

Also, while they’d be dealing the very valuable Nets pick, the Knicks would send over their first round pick, which is looking like a lottery bound pick, as well as young big man Willy Hernangomez, who could help provide some size down low.

The one issue in Anthony going to Boston is that he possess a no-trade clause, which allows him to veto any deal he’s involved in. Would he waive that clause to go to Beantown?

If Anthony is serious about winning a championship, he has to allow himself to be traded, and the Celtics would be a great destination. While Anthony would probably prefer to be with one of his buddies such as Chris Paul or Lebron James, their respected teams aren’t a great fit for his services. Also, Anthony has to think about what he wants his legacy to be.

If Anthony teams up with Lebron James and wins a title, he will have finally won his championship ring, but he wouldn’t get a ton of credit for it. In addition to James, the Cavs have forward Kevin Love and point guard Kyrie Irving at their expense to pair with James. If Anthony joins their squad, he’s the third best player on that team, and it could be viewed as if he’s hoping on the bandwagon; if he went to Boston that perception wouldn’t exist.

If Anthony and his new sidekick Thomas lead the Celtics past James and the Cavs, and even go on to win the NBA Finals, Anthony would be forever remembered as the man who brought the chip to the city of Boston. If he carried the Celtics to a championship, Anthony could potentially cement his name in the NBA hall of fame.