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New York Knicks: 5 Early Season Takeaways

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 20, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 22, 2016; Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2016; Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Carmelo Anthony Needs To Focus On What He Does Well

Carmelo Anthony has averaged 25.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game since his arrival in 2011. His numbers stick out on paper, but that’s about it. The New York Knicks haven’t made the playoffs since the 2012-13 season.

At 32 years of age, Melo is shooting 42.7 percent from the floor this season. It is his lowest field goal percentage since his rookie season. He’s averaging just 2.8 assists and 6.0 rebounds per game this year, as well.

Granted, with Phil Jackson in the New York Knicks‘ front office as team president, things are never really ever going to be completely simple. Jackson has commented in the media on Anthony’s role as a focal piece in the offense on numerous occasions.

And frankly, he may be tired of it this early in the season already.

Instead of focusing on all the distractions, Melo needs to focus on what he does well, which is lead the offense through his efficient shooting. In games where he’s scored 30 points or more, the Knicks are 5-1.

On Dec. 20, Anthony led a the Knicks on a 27-12 run to defeat the Indiana Pacers 118-111.

Melo has shown that his offensive ability is still there, he just needs to focus back on that night in and night out.

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