Paul Tooke
If you would have asked me if the Clippers should trade for Carmelo Anthony 3 or 4 weeks ago, my answer would be a strong “NO”. However, now that we have more details about how we could acquire Melo, I have to say yes, we should. The possibility of us gaining Anthony while losing just a couple of bench players is an opportunity that requires a lot of attention from Doc. It could be an absolute steal. The Paul, Redick, Griffin, Jordan lineup has not won us a championship yet. Adding Carmelo Anthony could change that outcome. The Knicks want him gone, and we want a championship before Paul and Blake have the chance to sign elsewhere this offseason. Trading bench players for Melo is a risk worth taking, and we will regret not taking it if Chris, Blake, or JJ walk away this Summer.