If the the recent report from Brian Windhorst and Marc Stein is true--that the Heat are trying to explore options that would bring in New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony to the franchise and create a possible Big Four in James, Wade, Bosh, and Anthony--then the world may see a four- headed hydra in the 2014-2015 season of the NBA.
Scary thought, indeed. But if there is a man that can pull of such an ambitious scheme, it would be Pat Riley of the Miami Heat. But perhaps the big question in this scenario is, should Carmelo Anthony really join Lebron and the Heat?
If it's the possibility of winning an NBA title (a whole bunch of them), then Carmelo may want to consider teaming up with the super friends in south beach. Although their have been some major changes in the Knicks with Phil Jackson as president and Derick Fisher as head coach, there is no real indication that the Knicks would become contenders in the coming season--not with their current roster anyway.
If James, Wade, and Bosh managed to win 2 championships in a row, their is no telling how many titles they would pile up with the addition of Anthony. A lineup that that features 4 superstars, still in their prime, has never been heard off in the NBA and it would be foolish to think that such a team won't at least become a contender for many years.
But there are plenty of reasons why Carmelo should not team up with the dynamic trio in south beach. First is the fact that Carmelo will have to sacrifice a lot of money by not resigning with the Knicks. And if he wants to team up with the Big three, he will have to keep his ego out of the way and take a back seat, much like what Wade and Bosh have done to Lebron. Is he really willing to sacrifice money and super star pride and ego in the prime of his career?
And perhaps the biggest reason why Carmelo should not take part in this super star tag team is his legacy. Does he really want to be remembered as some one who relied on three other super stars to win a title?
In 2010, the Heat became the villains of the finals and Dirk Nowitzki the legendary hero who slayed the three-headed dragon. Lebron took a lot of heavy criticism from fans and NBA personalities alike. Everyone saw him as some one who took the easy road out--escaping the hardships of winning a title through sole stardom. Who do you think will become the villain this time when Carmelo decides to join the heat? It shouldn't be hard for Melo to guess the answer to this question.
Although Barkley and Malone ended their hall of fame careers without a championship ring to boast, they left a great legacy and a lasting mark in the NBA. They would rather die trying than leave their team and fans to team up with other stars elsewhere for a guaranteed title. Superstars used to compete with each other to find out who's the best. Now, super stars seem to team up with each other like bullies to form super teams--something that no real fan who has great love for the sport would ever appreciate.
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