Phil Jackson says Anthony feels most weight of Knicks struggles

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Knicks president Phil Jackson said Thursday that Carmelo Anthony has been bearing a lot of pressure on his shoulders -- and it doesn't have to do with the star player's future.

Jackson said he has had discussions with Anthony over the past two weeks and noticed Anthony feeling the bulk of the burden of the team's topsy-turvy season.

"We've had a couple occasions to talk," Jackson said at the team's practice facility. "We haven't really delved into the future as much as what's gone on, getting to know each other type of thing. Trying to see how he's feeling about playing.

"He's had to carry a big load. It's been a tough year for him. But it's been a tough year for everyone. It's not just isolated with him. But I think he feels the weight of it a lot more on himself."

Jackson has been assessing the Knicks (33-43) and he's seen them go on a tear of late, winning 12 of their past 15 games and climbing into the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot by percentage points ahead of the Atlanta Hawks (32-42).

Source: ESPN New York

 

[HammerDown]

What does Phil expect? Someone else to bear the brunt of the pressure? Sorry, you won't find me shedding a tear for 'Melo.