Carmelo Anthony appeared to take some criticism from his idol, Knicks great Bernard King on Monday.
“I was always taught – Take High Percentage shots – don’t force it – don’t be a one man show – don’t over dribble – ball movement,” it was posted on King’s Twitter account.
But the Knicks said later Monday that it was King’s friend who was writing on his account and that was not the “sentiment” of the team’s former star. King was said to be unhappy with the friend and the account was shut down.
Anthony has averaged over 26 field goal attempts in seven playoff games thus far, making an average of 10 per game. He was 10-for-28 in Sunday’s 102-95 Game 1 loss to the Pacers. His field goal percentage during the regular season was just under 45 percent, which is why he was considered for league MVP. In the playoffs, that has dipped down to 38 percent.
“If Carmelo’s shoulder is hurting that bad – work the paint- drive and dish – become a facilitator – it’s a TEAM game,” the friend wrote “The Knicks MUST move the ball more and take the open shots – must stop heaving up bad shots because the shot clock is running out.”