Im just excited about the moves done, but more on Melo carrying himself. I digress.

In May of last year, shortly after his first season with the Knicks, Carmelo Anthony discreetly had an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee.

More than 12 months after that surgery, Anthony is starting to feel the intended benefits.

The Knicks' star small forward said on Monday he's feeling "quicker" during offseason workouts. And he's crediting the surgery for that added quickness.

"The doctors said it would take a year. ... I'm just now feeling the results of that full year," Anthony said during a UStream chat with fans to promote GotChocoMilk. "I definitely don't regret the surgery."

At times in his career, some have criticized Anthony for being out of shape. But that isn't the case this summer, according to Anthony.

He said on Monday he's in peak condition for the Olympics, thanks to recent track and field and boxing workouts. Anthony also credited daily workouts and a diet change for helping him get in shape.

It will be interesting to see the effects of those workouts when Anthony takes the floor in London with Team USA.

I think we'll see an in shape Melo at the start of the season and should have a trickle down effect on the rest of the Knicks team.

I'd say the USA team could win with the second or third level of players.

Just my take.

NCAA as a freshman was a nice run for him and you do need your team.

Melo is NOT A LOSER but at the pro level not quite a franshise player either.

Thats not me, thats just been the results! Could it change? Of course it can.

ChuckBuck wrote:

Nalod wrote:Not to hate, but the USA team can win without any one player. Even Lebron.

I'd say the USA team could win with the second or third level of players.

Just my take.

NCAA as a freshman was a nice run for him and you do need your team.

Melo is NOT A LOSER but at the pro level not quite a franshise player either.

Thats not me, thats just been the results! Could it change? Of course it can.

I disagree. USA Bball got trounced in 2002, 2004, and 2006. You need the best of the best or at least close to it.

We lost in the worlds and one Olympics. We lost because you had Paul Pierce in full Diva mode in 2002 and Marbles as your point in 2004.

Back then you would not have a guy like Tyson starting because he lacked star power. They did not consider position players but instead went for "Team Starphuch". Now there has to be a rhyme and reason to a roster.

Good thing we don't have to find out.