Phil Jackson's Stereotypes

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Oh it's almost All-Star weekend, cue the Carmelo Anthony saga.

Sources confirm that Phil Jackson has offered trade deals to the Celtics and Clippers as well as the Cavs. Earlier Carmelo said he would wave his no-trade clause, but the latest now is he wants to stay in New York. The Knicks have had an interesting month. Derrick Rose deciding he is a magician and practicing his vanishing act and now this with Carmelo. The question is not if you would trade Carmelo, but if you would trade for him.

We all know the one strength of Anthony is scoring. He averages 24.8 PPG according to ESPN. It doesn't come without criticism though. You hear countless times about how he is a numbers guy. He will get his stats, but doesn't have the selflessness to

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