Phil Jackson might have given New York new life this week, but the one who really brought relevance back to the modern-day Knickswas Amar'e Stoudemire, in the summer of 2010. cheap jordans online Who knows where things would've stood today without Stoudemire leading it off? Then came Carmelo Anthony, followed by Tyson Chandler. Overall, three straight playoff appearances.
That was all part of a plan put into motion when Stoudemire cheap jordans onlineand Knicks owner James Dolan first met privately to discuss a deal, as well as future personnel and development, in July 2010. Four years later, it's remarkable in many ways that Stoudemire cheap jordans onlineis still standing tall and talented. During that span, he's had to overcome three knee surgeries—as well cheap jordans onlineas other injuries—and reinvent his game to become more of a low-post threat.
While Stoudemire's massive $21.7 million salary gets most of the national attention—his co-agent, Travis King, admits trade inquires might happen after the season because of the expiring contact in 2015—his consistent productivity in his 12th season is noteworthy. cheap jordan shoesThough the Knicks could still miss the playoffs, he's not the reason. Stoudemire has missed only 16 games this season (72 the two previous) and is shooting 55.2 percent on only 8.1 attempts in 21cheap jordan shoes minutes per game. He had 21 points in an upset of the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, the Knicks' season-high seventh straight win.
Speaking with Bleacher Report over dinner at his New York City penthouse apartment in the West Village this week,cheap jordan shoes Stoudemire reflected on his Knicks signing, the ups and downs of the past four years, his continued faith in the team and goal of winning a title, what's next in New York and much more. With his consent,cheap jordan shoes his insights are presented here from his first-person perspective, edited for clarity and length.
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