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Carmelo Anthony: Knicks Would Have Won a Title If They Drafted Stephen Curry

Anthony's podcast claim revives a Knicks what‑if, with critics citing fit issues, early ankle troubles, and Miami‑era hurdles.

Carmelo Anthony speaks during a press conference during the New York Knicks Media Day on September 26, 2016 in White Plains, New York. / AFP / EDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZ (Photo Credit: EDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZ/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • On his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, Anthony said a core of him, Stephen Curry and Amar'e Stoudemire would have delivered a championship under team president Donnie Walsh.
  • He also quipped that Curry would have left New York within four years due to the market's pressure.
  • In the 2009 draft, Golden State selected Curry at No. 7 and the Knicks took Jordan Hill at No. 8 before trading Hill after 25 games.
  • Fans and commentators pushed back, citing Anthony's ball‑dominant reputation and the Knicks' early‑2010s environment as unfavorable for Curry's development.
  • Skeptics pointed to Curry's early ankle injuries and the dominance of LeBron James' Miami Heat and strong Pacers teams as major barriers to any guaranteed title.