That should be more of a reason for you guys NOT to trade Melo, because Charles became the league's MVP the first season with Phoenix, and he led them to the Finals and would've won a ring if it wasn't for Jordan (who also ruined Malone's chances). But, with that said...Carmelo Anthony is definitely no Charles Barkley. And, as stated above, the Suns were stacked with talent and a very underrated point guard in Johnson, who was putting up numbers similar to Nash's MVP seasons.