Let's be completely honest, there is only one team that iws winning a chip next season, and regardless of how optimistic Carmelo Anthony could be, the Knicks weren't one of them.
Here's another tidbit, a Melo signed Chicago team wasn't winning it this year either. They'd have been the favorites in the East, however, it would probably take one year to gain chemistry & be a force next year. I do admit that for the next two years, a Melo & Rose duo would be amazing however...
Can anyone blame him for believing in Phil's dream that he could get his money & still give the Knicks enough flexibility to get pieces to be a contender within 2-3 years & still have Melo as the Mayor of the city?
I can't blame him. I do think an argument could be had that a chance to still be the No.1 in the city he was born in, that Phil will be a good President & make $30 million more that anywhere else was the best option for him.