NBA News: Carmelo Anthony Enlightened By Phil Jackson About 'Triangle'

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony had been enlightened by team president Phil Jackson about his role in executing the "triangle" offense.

The Syracuse University product has somehow struggled in the early stretch of the ongoing campaign, averaging only 23.9 points, suffering a slight dip compared to his numbers during the past two seasons. But more importantly, the Knicks seem to be finding it hard to win games with the installation of the new system under the mentorship of Derek Fisher.

Nevertheless, Jackson, who won eleven championships employing the said scheme, provided Melo with some details to make him and the team a success in the long run.

"We had a great conversation, a very positive conversation," said Anthony.

"It gave me some clarity whether it was in the system, whether it was things I should do out there for myself, whether it was things I should do out there for the players, for my teammates ... I took it extremely well."

Meanwhile, Fisher is optimistic that the former Denver Nuggets man will only get better in recognising situations on the offensive end as the season progresses, but is remaining patient with his star.

"It's just different and it's taken him a little bit of time to kind of find out how to be his best self but also in a way that allows the offense to work. I just think he's kind of settled into that more the last few games," said Fisher.

"He may not continue to shoot it for as high a percentage the entire season but I think he just knows where his shots are going to come from, how to get those [shots] but also how to allow the offense to work so his teammates can thrive, as well," Fisher added."

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