“From the MRI [exam] he shows he has some fluid build-up, which is causing the stiffness,” Woodson said. “Rest will probably be the best thing for him. He’s got to make that commitment. If he wants to sit down and rest a game or two we’ll do that. It’s still a long season.”

Popovitz said stiffness in the back of the knee can stem from flaking of articular cartilage or a small meniscus tear that doesn’t always show up on a routine MRI exam. According to Popovitz, who is not treating Anthony, the Knicks star can play through the cartilage damage — if that’s what it is — but probably would need offseason arthroscopic knee surgery.

Looks like it is not so bad but Melo will play less for sure. Is it good thing or bad thing? Will the team step up?
Will Melo himself be forced to became more willing to play team ball? Interesting...

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/woodson_melo_has_fluid_in_knee_E5FhLmc0c2adQmw2dmCUnL?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Knicks

Bonn1997 wrote:He has 10 years of very heavy playing minutes. The Knicks are 4-4 this year and 11-8 overall without him. They should be able to continue playing around .500.

To be honest, I wouldn't mind him sitting until next week. If we have to sacrifice OKC, so be it, but we can beat Utah Saturday without him.

Take less shots and facilitate..

nykshaknbake wrote:It would be wonderful if he would play through it at all costs and then be gimpy for the playoffs. We could then ride him for lack of competitive fire and not wanting it enough.

knicks1248 wrote:Kobe, MJ, Ewing, houston, those type players would not sit out of a statement game against top west team..

Take less shots and facilitate..

+1

Baker's Cyst

Sous Chef's Lump

Cutlery Stadium Hernia

Hells Kitchen Laceration

Iron Skillet Fracture

Meanwhile Kobe is playing with burning tingling sensations in his elbow where it numbs out during a game then spikes pain throughout his arm and doing teams dirty....

Meanwhile Deron Williams is playing with bone fragments in his ankle and picking up his play taking shots and various other treatments.

Melo IMO just seems personally discouraged and is coming across very Marburyesque. Remember when Marbury started beefing with Isiah and he went and had exploratory ankle surgery without the team knowing?

3g4g - every man is different. Injuries can be painful, debilitating or career ending.

Who are you (or anyone else) to attach your arbitrary opinion of pain and suffering to Carmelo Anthony?

it doesn't really matter whether he rests, in my opinion. the central issue of this team will remain: a disturbing lack of chemistry, commitment to defense, and identity.

this is going to spell big trouble come playoff time. the team looks like it could be upset in the first round by boston, chicago, or atlanta.

dk7th wrote:
it doesn't really matter whether he rests, in my opinion. the central issue of this team will remain: a disturbing lack of chemistry, commitment to defense, and identity.

disturbing lack of chemistry

We have a well compensated star willing to sacrifice his ego for the whole and that makes him a malcontent? Players have not complained and have apparently supportevtheir coach's decisions. Last I checked, the bench (no matter who is riding it) appears to celebrate with passion and dap up sluggish play to encourage their running buddies when things may be out of sync. Lack of chemistry? Was there a locker room tussle we missed? Some unreported drama?

Did you miss Steve Novak flexing?

Any perceived lack of chemistry is only among the fans who are impatient. The players have supported one another all season. Even the new guys feel welcome.

commitment to defense

"Marcus Camby, please pick up the orange courtesy phone..."

All we need is a stunt man for Tyson Chandler. Sheed was unexpected fun while he lasted. He added a spirit that was loud and proud. He is missed on the court. Nice to see him on the bench giving other guys the business.

identity

Other than the home units needing better attention to font design, where exactly is the "identity" issue? Oh, wait, Mike Woodson does not conform to the image of head coach because he plays the unexpected "guys" too many minutes. Identity is simply a matter of perception. The Knicks are 37-21 which a a decent enough identity where it matters most.

Sheesh. Dry your tears, hike up your big boy pants and get some testosterone in your bloodstream.

There is no crying in basketball.

knicks1248 wrote:Yeah but come the last week of the season when 1 or 2 games separate the 2 to 5th seed your going to wish you handle your business earlier in the season..and not having to play him 42 mins a night for the last 10 games..you rest the last wk of the season when you secured your position