Carmelo Anthony: Knicks Would Have Won With Stephen Curry

Merlin sees Carmelo Anthony on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast revisiting the 2009 draft and poking at fate. Melo joked "Steph is out of New York in four years" and declared "We winnin' a chip" as he imagined pairing a young Stephen Curry with Amar'e Stoudemire. In reality Curry went seventh to Golden State and the Knicks picked Jordan Hill at eight, a decision that still haunts New York fans. Merlin notes how Curry grew into a two time MVP and four time champion, turning a single draft moment into a franchise revolution. Melo arrived in 2011, so the fantasy of him and Curry flourishing together is vivid but fragile. Championships require more than stars. Melo’s story feeds the Knicks myth of what might have been and keeps the draft ghost alive.