DENVER - Carmelo Anthony reportedly wants to leave Denver to play in New York next season. If it is true, then it's my duty to talk him out of the worst mistake of his life.
Melo, I understand the bright lights of the big city are intoxicating, but don't be fooled: New York is a loud, dirty, hectic, claustrophobic fish bowl.
In Colorado, we have the Continental Divide. In New York, you have concrete canyons. In Colorado, we have fresh air and mountain streams. In New York, you have car exhaust and rivers of yellow-cabs.
Let's not forget about the teams.
The Nuggets are on the verge of being a championship contender. The Knicks are on the verge of being beaten by a local high school team.
Melo, we know it's not about the money---you've got more than anyone can count. So if it's about the teams, or the towns, know this: Even though New York is intoxicating, you'd have to be drunk to pick it over Denver.
Melo, I understand the bright lights of the big city are intoxicating, but don't be fooled: New York is a loud, dirty, hectic, claustrophobic fish bowl.
In Colorado, we have the Continental Divide. In New York, you have concrete canyons. In Colorado, we have fresh air and mountain streams. In New York, you have car exhaust and rivers of yellow-cabs.
Let's not forget about the teams.
The Nuggets are on the verge of being a championship contender. The Knicks are on the verge of being beaten by a local high school team.
Melo, we know it's not about the money---you've got more than anyone can count. So if it's about the teams, or the towns, know this: Even though New York is intoxicating, you'd have to be drunk to pick it over Denver.
