Farewell Big Z, Welcome World Championship

"James, get lost—Anthony is here! This is the kind of star New York deserves!"

"Finally, we won't have to watch someone get beaten down by the Cavaliers every year. Melo is here—New York is rising!"

"Compared to a weakling who only knows how to team up with superstars, I'd rather believe in a real scorer!"

"The Knicks finally have hope! Carmelo Anthony is New York's new king!"

"Now that's a real upgrade! Now that's some pride!"

"No more first-round exits! Next season, we're going to crush the Cavaliers!"

"Anthony versus Su—this is the ultimate showdown the Eastern Conference deserves!"

"What we need is someone who can carry the team forward, not someone who runs away whenever things get tough."

"Next season, watch how we teach the Heat and Cavaliers a lesson!"

"Carmelo Anthony, New York City is in your hands!"

After the Miami Heat formed their Big Three, the New York Knicks swiftly welcomed their own new king, trading for Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets to form a brand-new Big Three with Amar'e Stoudemire and Baron Davis.

Amar'e Stoudemire and Baron Davis even welcomed Carmelo Anthony on social media.

"The Big Apple has welcomed a true killer! Welcome, my brother @Carmelo Anthony! New York is about to make some noise!"

"The New York Big Three is in place! This season, we'll make everyone see us in a new light! Welcome, brother @Carmelo Anthony!"

With Carmelo Anthony heading east, the Eastern Conference was instantly thrown into turmoil, and a game of power began.

The Eastern Conference had now evolved into a three-way standoff: on one side stood the Defending Champions Cleveland Cavaliers, led by Su Yi; on another were the Miami Heat, with their formidable Big Three of Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and LeBron James; and finally, the New