Carmelo Anthony Trade

This years NBA trade deadline brought about one of the biggest blockbuster trades in the past 2 years, as the Denver Nuggets sent Carmelo Anthony, Chauncy Billups, Anthony Carter, Renaldo Balkman and Sheldon Williams to the Knicks in exchange for Danillo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton and 2 future first round draft picks.  This trade, has been anticipated for the past year, as Carmelo Anthony has publically stated his desire to leave Denver for the bright lights of Times Square. For most of the NBA's existence, the league has been dominated over the years by decisions made by owners and GM's.  As of just recently, the leagues competitive balance has been dictated by the players itself. Starting when LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade all decided to team up and join forces in South Beach, star marquee players have realized their own potential and leverage to dictate their futures. While some may deem Carmelo selfish for forcing his way to the team of choice, one must take into account that he is only looking out for what’s best for him and his future. Owners and GM's trade players constantly year in and year out without hesitation, so are players wrong for attempting to use their own power to do the same?