I've always questioned Stoudemire's selfishness and lack of intention to contribute other than score.
Players like Duncan, Barkley, Malone, Olajuwon, Robinson, Garnett etc... MVP caliber players...
When they know a team mate is a better go to guy in a specific game... they find another aspect of the game they focus on to help the team.
Barkley will grab 20 rebounds, Duncan will too... Robinson, Hakeem, they focused on defense.... Garnett focused on defense... etc.
Stoudemire?... He showed glimpses but... failed.
Thats why I wanted Marion to stay, when he is "cold"... he would still get you a 15 rebound game or a 5 steal... 5 block game.... while scoring 7-8 points off 3-4 shots.
No sacrifice.. No victory...
You need to find an aspect to contribute to help your team win..
I stated a few times, how crucial Stoudemire will play in the playoffs when the team really needs that dominant rebounder or defender who sacrifices his offense by focusing on defense... he failed... actually... didnt really try...