5 Reasons Why Carmelo Anthony Needs To Shut Himself Down

Dec 27, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts after being called for a foul against the Sacramento Kings in the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Kings won 135-129 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

He’s 30 years old

Carmelo Anthony is a soon-to-be 31-year-old. If he hasn’t yet, he’s about to pass the prime of his career and enter the latter stages of it. And if he doesn’t tread lightly, his fall from one of the top players in the NBA to just another guy in the NBA is going to be on a accelerated pace.

The Knicks need to understand that they gave a five-year, max contract to a 30-year-old. They need to protect one of their only legitimate assets in the franchise.

If Melo breaks down at 32, his contract will just be another bad deal in a long list of horrible decisions in the franchise’s history.

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