Amar’e off the Bench and Thriving

STAT’s Back Despite all the physical trauma Amar’e Stoudemire has endured throughout his 10 year career, he is still finding a way to produce at a high, All-Star caliber level.  From season-ending knee injuries, to a detached retina, to back spasms and the infamous fire extinguisher incident, many NBA scouts and experts assumed that at this point, Amar’e should be a shell of his former self and on his way to an early retirement.  While he may not be the high-flying, electrifying athlete that once competed in the slam dunk contest, STAT has been proving his critics wrong the past several weeks by producing at a high level. Amar’e Stoudemire has simply flourished in his role coming off the bench.  He understands his physical limitations and does not want to jeopardize the chemistry this Knicks team has.  Former superstar Pau Gasol, who has turned into a backup to D’Antoni favorite Earl Clark, should really learn from Amar’e and how he has transformed himself from a bona fide superstar...