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New York Knicks Sitting Pretty Early in the 2012-13 Season

Found November 18, 2012 on Atlantic Twine:
PLAYERS: Mike Woodson,  Carmelo Anthony,  Raymond Felton,  Jason Kidd,  Ronnie Brewer,  Tyson Chandler,  J.R. Smith,  Rasheed Wallace,  Steve Novak
TEAMS: Miami Heat,  New York Knicks,  San Antonio Spurs
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Photo by D. Clarke Evans/Getty Images The New York Knicks have been tremendous to say the least leading the Eastern Conference in the early stage of this 2012-13 season. Particularly, defeating elite teams like the Miami Heat (8-3) and San Antonio Spurs (8-2). Mike Woodson’s team has been impressive in various ways. The Leadership of Carmelo Anthony: Anthony has finally built a strong foundation as the Knicks’ leader. His attitude seems to be more positive and ego-less. The nine-year pro has filled up the statistics sheet in all facets posting 23.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. The common thread used to be the 29-year-old that would shoot a three-pointer late in the shot clock, now it’s the mature forward looking to make everyone better around him. Ever since Amar’e Stoudemire’s absence, New York has found consistency using Anthony at the power forward position. It’s early but would the Knicks think about trading Stoudemire? Knicks New and Improved Depth: The New ...
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