Although I can understand why some here feel the way they do, I just try my best to look at the big picture.

I thought Stat could come back strong, but he looks like he is in a decline from the very top of league, which is where the knicks need to go to beat the heat.

Anji wrote:Amare Stoudimere for Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva

Sadly that might be the only way to move him in a straight up trade.

Realistically we need to get back a superstar or multiple Allstars to compete in the East. That means we will have to package him with Chandler and/or Lin.

jrodmc wrote:

BasketballJones wrote:

Nalod wrote:
Gotta look to blame someone in defeat.

Nice job knick fans. The guy is playing back from injury and many want to hit the "emotional trade button" as if that will help.

They guy is trying. Had a bit of pressure trying to work it thru with Carmello. His physical condition was not in place. His brother died. he loved his brother. He lost the weight and got back into condition and was playing brilliantly until his back gave out. He at least came back and played and has been getting better every game.

Well put.

Especially by someone who will only watch the game on fast forward DVR.

Killa4luv wrote:For the record I was PISSED when we signed him. Didn't really find him to be that good of a player, and was concerned about him breaking down.
Last year he showed that he had alot more in his repertoire than I thought and he overachieved in my eyes. I was happy he played so well, but still had major concerns about his resemblance to Kurt Thomas on defense, and a body that I figured was ripe to break down.

Defense & rebounding still suck, and his body is breaking down. I'm back to my original position, we shouldn't have gotten him. In fact, we would have been better off with Chris Bosh. I know hindsight is 20-20, but if you could plug Bosh in right now, isn't that a major upgrade?

Yes, Bosh performed so well with his 9 points in Game 1. You're funny: tune in next week to hear Killa4luv say: "wouldn't CP3 be an upgrade over an injured Linsanity?" "Aren't Gallo's dunks in a playoff loss more inspirational than Melo's?"

Killa4luv wrote:The only person I wanted less than Amare for the max was Joe Johnson. I would have set myself on fire in front of MSG as protest.

No, you wouldn't have, because you'd still be sitting there trying to decide if you should use the Bic lighter or a kitchen match.

"I know this is the prototypical 'what have you done for me lately' statement, but:"

Killa4luv wrote:Amare hasn't been all bad, he played at an MVP level for the first half of the season last year. We've seen very little since.

Killa4luv wrote:Melo is the better player on every level, thats why when we got him I wanted to move Stat immediately. It was cold blooded, I know, but it would have been best. ITs still the best thing.

Despite the fact Stat's got a max contract, and we all know how easy those things are to move immediately. Despite the fact that I was happy two or three sentences ago with his overachieving play. Despite the fact I'll change my mind about melo next week.

Good thing martin and andrew let women post here. It's always good to get this type of menopausal view on things...

Nothing emotional about wanting him gone. As i said i NEVER wanted him to begin with. It appears reading comprehension isnt ur strong suit.

I know Stat has had a rough year but this team has to build around the better and relatively healthier player, Melo. Just too many years left on Amar'e's contract not to see what else is out there.