The Knicks have a top-heavy roster and lack a legitimate starting center.

“I just think they’re flawed,” said an Eastern Conference scout who has watched the Knicks several times since the trade.

The scout listed defense and ball movement as the Knicks’ greatest weaknesses. But the lack of talent was a close third.

“You have no depth,” he said. “You’ve got five good starters and a sixth man in Toney Douglas and who is the next guy? Jared Jeffries is your next-best player?”

Wilson Chandler and Danilo Gallinari were dual threats, who could hit perimeter shots and also take the ball to the basket off the dribble. New York's current role players lack that ability.

“Now the ball stops,” the scout said, because Anthony is primarily an isolation player who demands a lot of touches. “He’s not the perfect fit for the D’Antoni style in a lot of ways.”