Summary
Carmelo Anthony, a former NBA player, discussed a pivotal decision the New York Knicks could have made to potentially win a championship during his time with the team. Anthony suggested that had the Knicks drafted Stephen Curry in 2009, the team might have built a championship-caliber roster around him. Curry was picked by the Golden State Warriors just before the Knicks selected, and he went on to achieve significant success.
Key Facts
- Carmelo Anthony played 19 seasons in the NBA and was named to 10 All-Star teams.
- Anthony led the league in scoring during the 2012-13 season with the New York Knicks.
- During the 2009 NBA Draft, the Knicks had the chance to draft Stephen Curry but selected Jordan Hill instead.
- Stephen Curry was chosen earlier by the Golden State Warriors and became a key player, winning multiple championships.
- Anthony only advanced past the first round of the playoffs twice in his career.
- On his podcast, Anthony mentioned that drafting Curry could have transformed the Knicks into a championship-winning team.
- During Curry's 2012-13 season with the Warriors, he averaged 22.9 points per game.
- The Knicks experienced a decline starting in the 2013-14 season, diverging from the direction Curry's career took with the Warriors.
