NBA: Player Rankings – Week 5

10. Carmelo Anthony (SF, New York Knicks)

Nov 29, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 97-95. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Can anyone explain to me what the heck is going on in New York? What’s the problem? Mike Woodson? Melo? Ownership? Well whatever it is, someone better figure it out quickly or bad, bad things are going to happen. Now, onto Mr. Anthony. Melo has definitely had a rough start to the season while the Knicks tumble further and further down the Eastern Conference standings. While Melo is getting his due on the offensive end (26.5 ppg) and rebounding the ball quite well (9.9 rpg), he is still shooting the ball well below average at 42.6  percent per game, almost 5 percent lower than his career average. For the Knicks, it’s not about whether Carmelo gets his due diligence, he’s going to get that every night. Now it’s about making the people around you better, which Anthony has struggled to do ever since he stepped on an NBA floor. What can Carmelo do to help? Well it sure isn’t score more points. He needs to do something more in order to save the Knicks season. What could that be? Who knows …