Melo-Drama ends with Carmelo Anthony coming to the Big Apple

Carmelo Anthony finally got what he wanted from the start of the season: to become a New York Knickerbocker. But was it a good trade? Well for the superstar who has played with the Denver Nuggets since his entry into the league in 2003, the Knicks had to give up some big time players. Danilo Gallinari, Raymond Felton, Wilson Chandler and Timofey Mozgov along with 3 million dollars in cash and the Knicks 2014 second round pick. In exchange, the Knicks received Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Sheldon Williams, Anthony Carter, and former Knick Renaldo Balkman. Seem fair? Well in my opinion, yes and no. The Knicks NEEDED to get this trade done to be actual contenders in the East. Stoudemire could not have carried this team on his own. Granted, Gallinari, Felton, and Chandler were doing a stellar job at their respective positions but everyone is replaceable; especially if it means bringing in Carmelo Anthony. In the case of Felton, he is replaced with an equally good, if not better player in Chauncey Billups, who, although he is getting older, has won previous championships. Criticizers would say that the Knicks gave up too much, especially in the case of Gallinari, but particularly in the case of Mozgov. I have to 100% disagree with this statement. Mosgov is in his first year in the NBA and, in 34 games played has averaged 4 points per game...4!. Why not give him up?! Sure, he might have shown them something in the future, but why not get people that have already proven themselves? Carmelo should help the Knicks at least be a contender in the playoffs this year and who knows, maybe an NBA Championship will come to NY this year (although that is very unlikely).